Lightning Host Blackhawks to Kick Off Homestand

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Lightning Host Blackhawks to Kick Off Homestand

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Chicago Blackhawks for a thrilling matchup this Thursday. Fans can expect a competitive game as both teams aim to bolster their season standings.

Match Details

Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
Location: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
Streaming: ESPN+/Hulu
Radio Coverage: 102.5 MHz-FM, Lightning Radio 24/7

Team Lineup

Forwards

Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, Gage Goncalves
Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov
Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde, Pontus Holmberg
Curtis Douglas/Jack Finley, Zemgus Girgensons, Mitchell Chaffee

Defensemen

Victor Hedman, JJ Moser
Ryan McDonagh, Erik Cernak
Emil Lilleberg, Darren Raddysh
Charle-Edouard D’Astous

Goaltenders

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Jonas Johansson

Matchup Stats

This game marks the first meeting of the season between the Lightning and the Blackhawks. Both teams face off again on January 23, 2026, in Chicago.

Historically, Tampa Bay holds a commanding record of 36 wins, 17 losses, and 9 ties against Chicago. This includes an impressive home record of 19 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties. Notably, defenseman Victor Hedman leads Tampa Bay scoring against the Blackhawks, tallying 35 points in 32 games.

Recent Performance

Last season, the Lightning faced the Blackhawks twice, finishing with one win and one loss, while being outscored 7-5. Nikita Kucherov stood out with 4 points across both games.

Goaltender Jonas Johansson participated in both of last year’s matchups against Chicago, achieving a 1-1 record and posting a 3.08 goals against average. Meanwhile, Andrei Vasilevskiy boasts an unbeaten career record against Chicago with 13 wins and a .930 save percentage.