NHL action on Thursday includes a matchup in Tampa, Florida between the Tampa Bay Lightning (1-3-2) and Chicago Blackhawks (3-2-2) at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 6:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are 16th (with 4 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are sixth (8 points) in the Western Conference.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks: Oct. 23 Viewing Options

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Tampa, Florida
Venue: Benchmark International Arena
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Blackhawks’ 2025-26 Stats

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Lightning

A productive offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Jake Guentzel has recorded six points.
Having scored zero goals and adding five assists, Victor Hedman is excelling for Tampa Bay through six games.
Tampa Bay’s offensive effort is aided by Brayden Point’s five points. He’s contributed three assists.
Across four games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 0-2-2. During those games, he’s allowed 14 goals while recording 107 saves.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard’s seven points make him a vital offensive option for Chicago. He has put up two goals and five assists in seven games.
Frank Nazar has collected seven points this season, with three goals and four assists.
Teuvo Teravainen has six points so far, including one goal and five assists.
Spencer Knight has a 2-2-1 record this season, with a .937 save percentage (sixth-best in the league). He has 149 saves, and has given up 10 goals (2.0 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Injury Report

Lightning

Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),

Max Crozier: Out (Undisclosed),

Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Undisclosed)

Blackhawks

Shea Weber: Out (Ankle),

Laurent Brossoit: Out (Hip),

Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)

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