Golden Knights vs Lightning statistics
| Stat |
Golden Knights |
Lightning |
| Goals For per Game |
4.25 |
4.00 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.00 |
1.00 |
| Shots per Game |
26.8 |
25.5 |
| Shots Against per Game |
24.8 |
24.0 |
| Power Play Goals |
4 |
2 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
3 |
1 |
| Short Handed Goals |
0 |
0 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
18 |
16 |
| Power Play Percentage |
30.8 |
18.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
66.7 |
85.7 |
Tampa Bay Lightning recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/15/24 |
vs Vancouver Canucks |
W |
4-1 |
| 10/11/24 |
@ Carolina Hurricanes |
W |
4-1 |
| 10/4/24 |
@ Carolina Hurricanes |
L |
2-1 OT |
| 10/2/24 |
vs Florida Panthers |
L |
2-1 OT |
| 9/30/24 |
@ Florida Panthers |
W |
3-1 |
Vegas Golden Knights recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/15/24 |
@ Washington Capitals |
L |
4-2 |
| 10/13/24 |
vs Anaheim Ducks |
W |
3-1 |
| 10/11/24 |
vs St. Louis Blues |
W |
4-3 |
| 10/9/24 |
vs Colorado Avalanche |
W |
8-4 |
| 10/5/24 |
vs San Jose Sharks |
L |
6-5 |
Golden Knights vs Lightning predictions
As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to face the Tampa Bay Lightning, eyes are likely to be on Mark Stone, not only their captain but a real playmaker this season. With six assists and a total of eight points in just four games, Stone's ability to set up plays could be a major factor against Tampa's defense. Additionally, Ivan Barbashev, who’s already stacked up three goals, could be another key player pushing the pace for Vegas. Given how they've been performing, these two might seriously stir things up on the ice at the Amalie Arena.
Switching focus to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita Kucherov is definitely someone to watch, already having netted four goals. His knack for finding the back of the net could be pivotal for Tampa in this matchup. However, there’s a bit of concern with Jake Guentzel's day-to-day injury status; his availability could impact the Lightning’s assist capabilities since he’s topped their chart with three assists so far. If he’s in the game, his presence could indeed tilt the scales.
Given the current dynamics and the strengths of both teams, predicting the winner is tricky, but Tampa Bay Lightning might just have a slight edge, especially if they play on home ice and both Kucherov and Guentzel are at their best. Still, with the Vegas Golden Knights showing strong early season form, this is set to be a clash that could very well swing either way. Fans should expect a thrilling game filled with skillful plays and strategic depth, reflective of two top-tier NHL teams battling it out.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
- Michael Eyssimont (C): Injured Reserve
- Luke Glendening (C): Day-To-Day
- Jake Guentzel (C): Day-To-Day
- Jack Finley (C): Injured Reserve
- Gabriel Fortier (LW): Injured Reserve
Vegas Golden Knights injuries
- Victor Olofsson (RW): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Gustafson (C): Injured Reserve
- Jakub Demek (C): Injured Reserve
- Lukas Cormier (D): Injured Reserve
- William Karlsson (C): Injured Reserve
Golden Knights vs Lightning game info
| Venue |
Amalie Arena |
| Location |
Tampa, FL |
| Puck drop |
Thu 7:00 PM |
