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Can Lightning Strike at the Prudential Center Against the Devils?

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Lightning have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games, but there's a silver lining that suggests they could be finding their stride.


Jan 27, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson (31) warms up prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against Boston Bruins, it was a nail-biter that went all the way to a shootout. The Lightning managed to secure victory with solid goaltending and defense, as evidenced by an impressive 100 percent save rate and 36 hits. Their powerplay capitalized once out of three opportunities, which is an area they'll look to exploit against the Devils.


Prior to that game, Tampa Bay faced Columbus Blue Jackets and came out on top with a convincing 4-2 win. Their offense was firing on all cylinders with four goals from 37 shots – showcasing an improved shooting percentage of eleven percent compared to eight percent in Boston. They also demonstrated strength in special teams play by converting two powerplay goals.


Jan 27, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier (65) skates with the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as they suffered a heavy defeat at Belmont Park against New York Islanders just before these two victories. The six goals conceded highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities – particularly at even strength where five of those goals were scored.


Despite this hiccup, trends suggest Tampa Bay is tightening up defensively while maintaining offensive potency. They've been hitting hard and winning more than half of their faceoffs recently – both critical components for controlling the game's pace.


Jan 27, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier (65) defends New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming match promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on ice. With recent performances indicating gradual improvements in key areas such as goaltending and special teams efficiency, fans can expect Tampa Bay Lightning to bring intensity and focus as they aim for another win on enemy territory.


The clash between Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils is scheduled for February 25th at 18:00 GMT at Prudential Center in Newark. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT (channel 245), Max (Internet), or MSGSN (channel 635) if you're tuning in from home territory.

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