Carlson did not play Washington's previous game and will remain out on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 23:34 time-on-ice and has 51 points (5G / 46A) in 79 games this season.
Carlson did not play Washington's previous game but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 23:34 time-on-ice and has 51 points (5G / 46A) in 79 games this season.
Vasilevskiy has allowed four goals in consecutive games (0-0-2), saving 49 of 57 shots (.859 SV%), and will hope for a better result tending the twine on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Still, the 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been stellar most of the season, posting a solid 2.20 GAA and .920 SV% in 62 games (37-20-5). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest, a potential first-round playoff preview, as -182 home favorites against a Florida team that lost 5-3 to the New York Rangers last night.
Guentzel did not play in Tampa Bay's previous game due to personal reasons but will return to the lineup on Friday. The 30-year-old Guentzel is averaging 20:06 time-on-ice and has 77 points (38G / 39A) through 76 games in his first season with Tampa Bay.
The Lightning will turn to their franchise netminder in a pivotal game on Friday in their push for the Atlantic Division crown. Vasilevskiy took the loss in his last start, allowing four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the division-leading Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The former Vezina Trophy winner is enjoying another successful season in Tampa Bay, posting a 37-20-4 record and a .921 SV%. He's a great bet to get back in the win column on Friday as the Lightning enter action at -300 on the money line.
Guentzel did not play in Tampa Bay's previous game due to personal reasons but returned to practice on Friday. The 30-year-old Guentzel is averaging 20:06 time-on-ice and has 77 points (38G / 39A) through 76 games in his first season with Tampa Bay.
With Stuart Skinner (upper body) returning to the lineup on Friday, Rodrigue has been reassigned to the Bakersfield Condors (AHL). The 24-year-old Rodrigue made his NHL debut in his brief stint with the Oilers, posting a 3.10 GAA and .862 SV% in two winless appearances.
Guentzel was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Mitchell Chaffee will draw into the lineup in his place.
In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.
Brett Leason will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Harkins to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 58 games this season.
In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will likely have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.
Rodrigue made his NHL debut last month, saving seven of eight shots in a relief effort, and will make his first career start on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 24-year-old Rodrigue was a second-round pick, 62nd overall, of the Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, posting a 3.05 GAA and .899 SV% in 40 games (18-15-7) with the Bakersfield Condors. The Oilers enter Monday's contest as -145 road favorites against a Ducks team amid a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
Brett Leason will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers, sending Harkins to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice, recording six points (2G / 4A) and a -13 plus/minus rating in 58 games this season.
Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
