Clash at Amalie Arena: Tampa Bay Lightning Face Off Against New Jersey Devils

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to host the New Jersey Devils at Amalie Arena, fans can anticipate an electrifying matchup. The Lightning have been showcasing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team that's finding ways to win.

In their last outing against the Washington Capitals, the Lightning secured a narrow victory in a shootout. Despite scoring only one goal during regulation and overtime, they demonstrated resilience and defensive prowess by blocking 21 shots and winning 63 percent of faceoffs. Their goaltender played a crucial role with an impressive save percentage of 97.

The game prior saw the Lightning overpowering the Vegas Golden Knights with five goals to four. They displayed offensive efficiency by converting two out of four powerplay opportunities and maintaining a faceoff win percentage of 52.

Going back another game, Tampa Bay's firepower was on full display as they decimated the St. Louis Blues with six goals to one. Their shooting accuracy was remarkable at 18 percent, coupled with solid goaltending that boasted a save percentage of nearly 97.

These statistics suggest that while Tampa Bay has had some close calls, their ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities and control faceoffs has been instrumental in their recent successes. Additionally, strong goaltending continues to be a cornerstone for their winning formula.

Fans should expect Tampa Bay to leverage these strengths in their upcoming game against New Jersey Devils. With home-ice advantage at Amalie Arena—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere—it could play into the hands of the Lightning as they seek another victory in front of their supporters.

The match is scheduled for January 28th at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, BSSUN (channel 653), or MSGSN2 (channel 635-2) depending on your location.