The NHL schedule on Tuesday includes a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning (35-21-4) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-22-8), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank fourth with 74 points and the Blue Jackets are seventh with 68 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets: March 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.52 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 26.16% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.79% | 10th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.35 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 20.86% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.31% | 25th |
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been important to Tampa Bay's offense this season, recording 86 points in 57 games.
- With 30 goals and 38 assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important contributors for Tampa Bay with his 68 points (1.1 per game).
- With 62 points through 55 games (32 goals and 30 assists), Brayden Point has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offense this season.
- In 48 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (29-16-3) has given up 103 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 64 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Columbus. He has put up 18 goals and 46 assists in 59 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with 60 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 36 assists in 57 games.
- Kent Johnson's 20 goals and 22 assists add up to 42 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 22-14-4 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (44th in the league). He has 1035 saves, and has conceded 119 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Lightning
None
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Cole Sillinger: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Flames | W 3-0 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Panthers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Stars | W 6-4 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-3 | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |