Can Lightning Strike at TD Garden Against the Bruins?

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Lightning have been showcasing a strong performance in their past games, with a notable victory over the Montreal Canadiens where they scored four goals on just 20 shots, boasting an impressive shooting percentage of 20 percent.

Despite losing to the Winnipeg Jets in a close encounter where they managed two powerplay goals but fell short by two points, Tampa Bay's resilience was evident. They bounced back with a commanding win over the Minnesota Wild, scoring four goals and limiting their opponents to just one. Their goaltending has been exceptional; saving all but one of the shots faced in both victories.

Tampa Bay's powerplay opportunities have been fruitful; however, there is room for improvement in faceoff percentages which stood at 43 percent against Minnesota and only 33 percent during their win against Montreal. This could be crucial as they head into Boston's territory where winning faceoffs can significantly control game pace.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams bring strengths that could tip the scales either way. Fans should look out for how Tampa Bay manages its powerplay chances and whether they can maintain defensive solidity while trying to exploit any openings provided by Boston's lineup.

The clash between these two teams is scheduled for January 7th and will be broadcasted on ESPN+ nationally, NESN locally in Boston (channel 628), and BSSUN locally for away fans (channel 653). Puck drop is set for TD Garden in Boston – an arena known for its energetic atmosphere that could influence game dynamics as much as player performance does.