The Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-3) host the Florida Panthers (16-13-2) as a part of Monday’s NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on NHL Network. The Lightning are fourth (with 39 points) and the Panthers 12th (34 points) in the Eastern Conference.

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Lightning vs. Panthers: Dec. 15 Viewing Options

Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: NHL Network
Location: Tampa, Florida
Venue: Benchmark International Arena
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Lightning vs. Panthers Top Players

Lightning

Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s top contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14%.
With 15 goals and 18 assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the most important offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 33 points (one per game).
On 93 shots (for 18 goals) and 13 assists, Brandon Hagel has created 31 points this season.
Across 19 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 11-6-2. During those games, he’s allowed 43 goals while recording 464 saves.
Panthers

Brad Marchand has scored 18 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 16 assists (0.5 per game), fueling the Florida offense with 34 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 2.8 shots per game, shooting 20.9%.
Sam Reinhart is one of the impact players on offense for Florida with 30 total points (one per game), with 15 goals and 15 assists in 31 games.
Anton Lundell has earned nine goals on the season, chipping in 16 assists.
Sergei Bobrovsky has a 13-8-1 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (50th in the league). He has 470 saves, and has given up 61 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Panthers Injury Report

Lightning

Andrei Vasilevskiy: Out (Undisclosed),

Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),

Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),

Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),

Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed)

Panthers

Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),

Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),

Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),

Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),

Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),

Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)

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