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Tampa Bay Lightning Set for Showdown Against Columbus Blue Jackets
The Tampa Bay Lightning are poised to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The game is part of the regular NHL season, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can catch the broadcast on the FanDuel Sports Network.
The Lightning, known informally as the Bolts, boast a competitive lineup featuring Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, and Nikita Kucherov leading the forward lines. On defense, Victor Hedman pairs with J.J. Moser, while Andrei Vasilevskiy is set as the primary goaltender.
Historically, Tampa Bay has maintained a strong performance against Columbus, holding a 33-15-1 all-time record. Last season, the Bolts secured two victories out of three encounters with the Blue Jackets. Steven Stamkos, a key player, was instrumental last season with seven points against Columbus, while Andrei Vasilevskiy continues to shine, maintaining a .928 save percentage against this opponent over his career.