The Vancouver Canucks take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
The Canucks have had a difficult start to the season, losing both of their opening fixtures, as they aim to turn things around in Game 3. On the other hand, the Lightning started their campaign with a 4-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game info
- Date: Tuesday, October 15
- Time: 07:00 pm EDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, BSSW, and BSSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Vancouver Canucks game preview
The Canucks came into the regular season with good form, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in the last game of preseason. The Canucks have since struggled against the Calgary Flames and the Philadelphia Flyers conceding nine goals in the process.
Vancouver Canucks injuries
Tyler Myers, Dakota Joshua and Thatcher Demko are sidelined for the Canucks. Per ESPN, Myers is day-to-day and could return to the ice against the Panthers. Joshua and Demko are injured reserve.
Tampa Bay Lightning game preview
The Lightning have gotten off to a flying start to their campaign as they have defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in an impressive 4-1 victory. The Lightning ended their preseason with a 2-1 defeat against the Hurricanes but have displayed an impressive comeback against the same side in their season opener.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
Jack Finley and Gabriel Fortier are injured reserve for the Lightning and could be sidelined indefinitely.
Canucks and Lightning key players
Canucks' Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes have led the lines for the Canucks. The winger scored two goals while the defenseman provided two assists in the opening fixtures.
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov started his season on a high note, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the first game. The winger scored 44 goals and provided 100 assists last season.