Bolts Aim to Strike in the Big Apple Showdown Against Rangers

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of success. The Lightning have been on a roll, with their latest victory coming in a nail-biting shootout against the Washington Capitals. Despite scoring only one goal during regulation and overtime, they managed to secure two points thanks to a flawless goaltending performance that saw them save 100 percent of shots faced and win 63 percent of faceoffs.

The team's power play has been less than electrifying, failing to capitalize on two opportunities last game. However, their penalty kill was effective, successfully defending all shorthanded situations. With a shooting percentage sitting at five percent from their previous game, there's room for improvement in offensive efficiency.

Looking back over several games reveals that Tampa Bay has been formidable at home. They dominated both Vegas Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues with an impressive shooting percentage of 14 and 18 percent respectively in those games. Their power play clicked effectively against Vegas with two goals from four chances and maintained strong goaltending throughout each contest.

Madison Square Garden is known for its intense atmosphere which could pose challenges; however, Tampa Bay's recent performances suggest they're more than capable of rising to the occasion.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for February 8th on TNT or stream it online via Max network channels. The puck drops at Madison Square Garden – don't miss it!