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Amalie Arena Showdown: Tampa Bay Lightning Clash with Minnesota Wild

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to host the Minnesota Wild at Amalie Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Lightning have been showcasing their resilience and skill, particularly in their last three games on home ice.


Jan 6, 2023; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;  Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent encounter against the Capitals, the Lightning secured a narrow victory through a shootout, highlighting their ability to perform under pressure. Their goaltending was exceptional with a save percentage of 97 percent. Moreover, they dominated faceoffs with a winning percentage of 63 percent but struggled on power plays without scoring despite two opportunities.


The preceding game saw an impressive offensive display by the Lightning against the Golden Knights. They notched up five goals and showed remarkable efficiency on power plays, converting two out of four chances. The team's shooting accuracy stood out at nearly 14 percent while maintaining an even faceoff record.


Going further back to their match-up with the Blues, Tampa Bay's firepower was undeniable as they scored six goals from 33 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of 18 percent. Their performance in faceoffs was strong at nearly 58 percent win rate and they capitalized on one out of three powerplay opportunities.


These statistics suggest that while Tampa Bay has been formidable offensively at Amalie Arena, there is room for improvement in special teams' execution. The upcoming game against Minnesota will test whether they can maintain their scoring prowess while tightening up their play during man-advantage situations.


Fans should look forward to another thrilling home game where Tampa Bay aims to continue its winning momentum by leveraging its offensive strengths and addressing any weaknesses in special teams' play.


The much-anticipated clash between Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild is scheduled for January 19th at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or Hulu as both teams vie for victory on this exciting match night.

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