The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Edmonton Oilers at the Rogers Place this Tuesday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 09:00 PM EST.
The Lightning (14-9-2) have two wins in two as they aim to extend their winning against streak a top quality side while the Oilers (15-10-2) have five wins in their last six games. They will hope to take that form into this vital game against the Lightning who look threatening in their attack.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10
- Time: 09:00 p.m. EST
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Edmonton
- TV Broadcast: SN1, TVAS-D, FDSNSUN
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Tampa Bay Lightning game preview
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The Lightning have scored 12 goals in their last two games and have kept their defensive shape tight in those games. The Lightning will be hopeful of continuing their good run of form as they face the Oilers who have a knack of being defensively tight in big games.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
Erik Cernak and Anthony Cirelli are both injured for the Lightning heading into the vital game against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
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The Oilers have turned around their poor start to the campaign with a good run of form following that as they currently sit fourth in the Pacific Division, level on points with the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers are set to play away to the Minnesota Wild after this fixture following which they have five consecutive home games.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Viktor Arvidsson and Evander Kane are both currently sidelined for the Oilers due to their ongoing injury concerns.
Lightning and Oilers key players
Wingers Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel have been influential for the Lightning so far this season, scoring 68 points combined. Forward Brayden Point leads the goal scoring list for the roster with 18 goals in the 21 games he has featured in.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl keep going head-to-head for the side in terms of points as they have currently scored 37 and 36 points, respectively. McDavid leads in the assists with 24 while Draisaitl has scored the most goals with 19 since the start of the campaign.