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Lightning host the Senators for first game of season

  • October 10, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning open the season at home against the Ottawa Senators.

Tampa Bay had a 47-27-8 record overall while going 12-16-3 against opponents from the Atlantic Division last season. The Lightning allowed 2.6 goals per game while scoring 3.6 last season.

Ottawa had a 45-30-7 record overall while going 16-13-3 against opponents from the Atlantic Division last season. The Senators scored 242 total goals last season, with 64 power-play goals and nine shorthanded goals.

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