The Nashville Predators conclude a season-long five-game homestand tonight when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. This evening’s contest comes with a special 6:45 p.m. CT puck drop to accommodate staggered start times with all 32 NHL clubs in action.

With his strong night, James now has one goal, three points, 18 hits, and a plus-1 rating in eight games this season with the Lightning. The young forward is continuing to show that he belongs on the NHL roster, and his goal from here will be to build off it.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep their five-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning have turned their season around, dominating top Western Conference teams with a mix of skill, speed, and relentless pressure. After a rocky start, they are rediscovering their identity and positioning themselves as a contender.

Washington Capitals (7-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-5-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -150, Capitals +125;

The Lightning rebounded from a rough first period—and a 2-0 deficit—to finish their challenging three-game road trip with a win and collect four out of a possible six points. The Golden Knights netted those two first-period goals,

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 with Kucherov and Hagel scoring key goals, while Barbashev stood out for Vegas despite their loss.

Nikita Kucherov became the third-fastest active player to get his 1,000th career point with an assist in the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of third-period goals and added an assist on a late empty-netter as the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.