Projected Lineup (subject to change)
Forwards
Alex Killorn - Brayden Point - Anthony Cirelli
Ondrej Palat - Steven Stamkos - Mathieu Joseph
Pat Maroon - Ross Colton - Corey Perry
Taylor Raddysh - Pierre-Edouard Bellemare - Alex Barré-Boulet
Defensemen
Victor Hedman - Jan Rutta
Ryan McDonagh - Erik Cernak
Mikhail Sergachev - Andrej Sustr
Goaltenders
Andrei Vasilevskiy
Brian Elliott
Thursday's Matchup
The Lightning and the Coyotes are playing their first of two meetings this season and the only meeting at AMALIE Arena...The two teams are playing for the first time since Feb. 22, 2020, a contest the Coyotes won 7-3 in Arizona, tied for the Bolts' largest margin of defeat for the 2019-20 season...Tampa Bay has won two in a row at home over Arizona, outscoring the Coyotes 8-1 in the process...Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded a 25-save shutout the last time Arizona visited AMALIE Arena Jan. 9, 2020, a 4-0 Lightning win punctuated by a pair of goals from Nikita Kucherov...Tampa Bay is 11-8-1 in 20 all-time meetings with Arizona at AMALIE Arena...The Lightning own an all-time record of 23-19-1 overall versus Arizona...Steven Stamkos (1-3--4 pts.) and Alex Killorn (1-2--3 pts.) are each on three-game point streaks versus Arizona... Corey Perry has 28 goals and 57 points in 69 reg. season games against Arizona, both his goal and point totals the highest he's put up against any NHL team.
Thursday's Storylines
The Lightning begin a two-game homestand tonight...Tampa Bay has yet to win at home this season and is trying to avoid losing four in a row at home to start a season since 2008-09, which is also the franchise mark for consecutive home losses to start a season...The Lightning rank last in the NHL for first-period goals (1) but are tied for second for the most third-period goals (11)...The Bolts are allowing the most third-period goals (14) in the NHL...The Lightning are one of five NHL teams yet to lead after the first period (also: CHI, VAN, WPG and ARI).
Injuries
2021-22 Reg. Season Man Games Lost: 21
Current injuries
Zach Bogosian (Lower-body injury Oct. 12; Out 4-6 weeks) 6 Games
Nikita Kucherov (Lower-body injury; Underwent successful procedure Oct. 26; Out 8-10 weeks) 4 Games
Gemel Smith (Lower-body injury Sept. 28; Out indefinitely) 7 Games
Tampa Bay Sports Item of the Game
Limited Edition Halloween Puck
The first Holiday Puck of the 2021-22 season has arrived. Get your Limited Edition Halloween Puck while supplies last at AMALIE Arena and online at TampaBaySports.com.
Play It Safe
The well-being of our guests and staff is our top priority. As we return to play, we will be implementing new health and safety protocols based on current public health recommendations, including those set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local agencies, which are evolving as new information is available.
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The Road Ahead
Monday, November 1 vs. Washington Capitals
Thursday, November 4 at Toronto Maple Leafs
Saturday, November 9 at Ottawa Senators
