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The Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-1) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-2) meet in Columbus, Ohio on November 21, 2024 at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are seventh (with 21 points) and the Blue Jackets 14th (16 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide 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 | 3.53 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 11th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 18.52% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.18% | 20th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 24th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 16.33% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.7% | 14th |
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Lightning
- One of Tampa Bay's top offensive options this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has put up 25 points in 17 games.
- Anthony Cirelli has five goals and 12 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 17 total points (one per game).
- On 47 shots (for seven goals) and 10 assists, Jake Guentzel has recorded 17 points this season.
- Across 15 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 9-5-1. During those games, he's allowed 31 goals while recording 351 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has put up 16 points (0.9 per game) for Columbus, with six goals and 10 assists in 18 games (playing 18:11 per game).
- Sean Monahan is one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 15 total points (0.8 per game), with six goals and nine assists in 18 games.
- Zachary Werenski has scored four goals on the season, adding 10 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 4-5-1 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (28th in the league). He has 256 saves, and has conceded 27 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Lightning
None
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Kent Johnson: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2024 | Jets | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/16/2024 | Devils | W 4-0 | Home |
| 11/19/2024 | Penguins | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/23/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/25/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Penguins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 11/16/2024 | Canadiens | L 5-1 | Away |
| 11/18/2024 | Bruins | W 5-1 | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Flames | - | Home |