Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his goal along with defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) after beating Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his goal along with defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) after beating Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shoots and scores beating Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) for a power play goal, the first goal of the season, during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shoots and scores beating Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) for a power play goal, the first goal of the season, during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas (42) motions to the crowd as he heads to the penalty box after dropping the gloves and fighting Ottawa Senators left wing Kurtis MacDermid (23) during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas (42) motions to the crowd as he heads to the penalty box after dropping the gloves and fighting Ottawa Senators left wing Kurtis MacDermid (23) during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), left, celebrates his power play goal along with defenseman Victor Hedman (77) after beating Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) for the Lightning’s third goal of the game during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), left, celebrates his power play goal along with defenseman Victor Hedman (77) after beating Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) for the Lightning’s third goal of the game during first period action of the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) has words with Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) during the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) has words with Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) during the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) and Ottawa Senators defenseman Donovan Sebrango (37) fight in the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) and Ottawa Senators defenseman Donovan Sebrango (37) fight in the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Fans cheer during a fight between Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas (42) and Ottawa Senators left wing Kurtis MacDermid (23) during the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Fans cheer during a fight between Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas (42) and Ottawa Senators left wing Kurtis MacDermid (23) during the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas (42) takes to the ice first for the Lightning for his rookie lap before his first NHL career game.Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas (42) takes to the ice first for the Lightning for his rookie lap before his first NHL career game. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) greets his team before players take to the ice for warm ups.Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) greets his team before players take to the ice for warm ups. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) takes to the ice for warm ups.Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) takes to the ice for warm ups. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Fans enter as the doors open for opening day as the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Ottawa Senators at Benchmark International Arena.Fans enter as the doors open for opening day as the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Ottawa Senators at Benchmark International Arena. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Fans work to get autographs as players make their entrance before taking on the Ottawa Senators for the Lightning season opener.Fans work to get autographs as players make their entrance before taking on the Ottawa Senators for the Lightning season opener. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman signs autographs for fans during player arrivals ahead of their home opener against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman signs autographs for fans during player arrivals ahead of their home opener against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) high fives fans as he walks the blue carpet as players make their entrance before taking on the Ottawa Senators for the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) high fives fans as he walks the blue carpet as players make their entrance before taking on the Ottawa Senators for the Lightning season opener at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde waves to fans on the blue carpet.Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde waves to fans on the blue carpet. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point signs autographs for fans.Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point signs autographs for fans. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy walks the blue carpet just prior to taking on the Ottawa Senators.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy walks the blue carpet just prior to taking on the Ottawa Senators. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning mascot Thunder Bug takes a look at Mandi Polacek's custom Lightning sweater.Tampa Bay Lightning mascot Thunder Bug takes a look at Mandi Polacek’s custom Lightning sweater. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]