The Vancouver Canucks head to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning.
After a two-game homestand, the Vancouver Canucks (0-0-2) hit the road for four straight, starting with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0-0). Last season, the two teams split their season series, with each team winning in their home arena. Vancouver has struggled in Tampa Bay historically, having lost five of their last six games, with their last win coming in 2018.
This game will be a great test for the Canucks as they will need to battle not just the Lightning but the arena atmosphere. Tuesday's game will be Tampa Bay's first home game after the season, as the original home opener on Saturday was postponed. A game that should feature plenty of emotion, Vancouver will need their top lines to produce if they want to leave with a victory.
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Players To Watch:
Jake DeBursk
Jake DeBrusk has been one of the Canucks best players through the first two games of the season. He leads Vancouver in shots and is tied for the lead in blocked shots and takeaways. While he has not had a ton of success against the Lightning in the past, Tuesday's game could be the night DeBrusk breaks out and has his first multi-point game of the season.
Nikita Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov kicked off his 2024-25 campaign in a very Nikita Kucherov way. Against the Carolina Hurricanes, he scored a hat trick while adding an assist in a 4-1 win. With 20 points in 17 career regular-season games against the Canucks, it is a safe bet to say that Kucherov will find his way onto the scoresheet in some capacity.
Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineup:
Bains-Miller-Boeser
DeBrusk-Pettersson-Heinen
Höglander-Räty-Garland
Suter-Blueger-Sherwood
Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Myers
Forbort-Juulsen
Šilovs
Lankinen
Top 5 Scoring Leaders (Goals, Assists, Points):
Vancouver Canucks (0-0-2):
Brock Boeser: 2-0-2
J.T. Miller: 1-1-2
Conor Garland: 1-1-2
Nils Höglander: 1-1-2
Quinn Hughes: 0-2-0
Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0-0):
Nikita Kucherov: 3-1-4
Victor Hedman: 0-3-3
Jake Guentzel: 0-2-2
Brayden Point: 1-0-1
Erik Černák: 0-1-1
Game Information:
Start Time: 4:00 PM PT
Venue: Amalie Arena
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
