The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-3-2) and the Chicago Blackhawks (3-2-2) hit the ice in Tampa, Florida on October 23, 2025 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 6:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference. The Blackhawks are sixth in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Blackhawks: Oct. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.67 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 26th |
| Shots | 23.3 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 31 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90.48% | 4th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.43 | 7th |
| Shots | 24.4 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 13th |
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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Lightning
- Jake Guentzel is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with six points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 4.8%.
- Victor Hedman has five points (zero goals, five assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort is aided by Brayden Point's five points. He's contributed three assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (0-2-2) has a 3.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .884 for Tampa Bay.
Blackhawks
- Frank Nazar has scored three goals (0.4 per game) and put up four assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with seven total points (1.0 per game). He averages 1.6 shots per game, shooting 27.3%.
- Connor Bedard has racked up seven total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has two goals and five assists.
- Chicago's Teuvo Teravainen is among the leaders on the team with six total points (one goal and five assists).
- Spencer Knight is 2-2-1 this season, collecting 149 saves and giving up 10 goals (2.0 goals against average) with a .937 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Lightning
Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),
Max Crozier: Out (Undisclosed),
Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out (Ankle),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Hip),
Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Capitals | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Red Wings | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Blues | W 8-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Canucks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/19/2025 | Ducks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Jets | - | Away |