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Can Tampa Bay Lightning Turn the Tide Against Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center?

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match. With both teams having shown remarkable prowess in the previous season, this game is set to be a highlight of the early 2024-2025 NHL season.


Nov 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) scores a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing Tampa Bay Lightning's Previous Season Performance


The Tampa Bay Lightning's performance last season was notable for its highs and lows. With a total of 82 games played, they managed to net 288 goals from 2401 shots, translating into a shooting percentage of 12 percent. Their power play was particularly effective, boasting a success rate of nearly 29 percent with 71 goals scored out of 385 power play shots. This indicates that their special teams could play a crucial role in their upcoming game.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Lightning. The team had its struggles, especially on defense, as evidenced by their minus-72 plus-minus rating over the course of the season. Despite these challenges, they showed resilience and skill in key areas such as faceoffs and penalty kills – winning 52 percent of faceoffs and successfully killing off 83 percent of penalties.


Nov 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

What to Expect in The Upcoming Match


Given their statistical trends from last season, fans can expect Tampa Bay Lightning to leverage their strong offensive capabilities while working on tightening their defense against a formidable Carolina Hurricanes team. Special teams could very well be where this game is won or lost; if Tampa can capitalize on power plays as effectively as they did last season and maintain or improve their penalty kill percentage, they stand a good chance at coming out on top.


The venue for this clash – Lenovo Center in Raleigh – might also influence how both teams approach the game. Playing away from home presents additional challenges for Tampa Bay Lightning but knowing that they have previously thrived under pressure gives hope to fans that they can secure victory.


Nov 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and  goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) celebrate their victory against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

As we look forward to this thrilling encounter scheduled for October 11th at 7:00 PM EDT at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, USA; fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ and Hulu networks. Don't miss what promises to be an exciting chapter in this ongoing rivalry – make sure you tune in!

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