The Friday NHL slate features the Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-1) visiting the Detroit Red Wings (3-1) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Lightning vs. Red Wings: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
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Lightning’s 2024-25 Stats
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Lightning vs. Red Wings Top Players
Lightning
One of Tampa Bay’s top offensive players a season ago was Nikita Kucherov, who registered 121 points in 78 games.
With 35 goals and 55 assists, Brandon Hagel was among the most important offensive options for Tampa Bay a season ago (90 points, 1.1 per game).
Tampa Bay’s scoring effort last season was aided by Brayden Point’s 90 points, including 40 assists.
As Tampa Bay’s top keeper last season, Andrei Vasilevskiy posted 38 wins and 20 losses while surrendering 136 goals against 1,580 saves.
Red Wings
Lucas Raymond’s 80 points last season made him a vital offensive option for Detroit. He recorded 27 goals and 53 assists in 82 games.
Dylan Larkin helped lead the offense for Detroit last season with 30 goals and 40 assists.
Alex DeBrincat had 70 points, including 39 goals and 31 assists.
Cam Talbot was 21-19-5 in 47 games last season, conceding 129 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (29th in the league).
Lightning vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Lightning
Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),
Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Undisclosed),
Max Crozier: Out (Undisclosed),
Niko Huuhtanen: Out (Undisclosed)
Red Wings
Lucas Raymond: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Nate Danielson: Out (Undisclosed),
Shai Buium: Out (Undisclosed)
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