TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning begin a four-game homestand on Monday against the Florida Panthers.
The Bolts are back home after a successful four-game northeast road trip, earning five of a possible eight points.
Thunder Zone: Battle of Florida Special on at 6:30 p.m.
Nikita Kucherov has scored 13 goals with 29 assists for the Lightning. Brandon Hagel has seven goals and two assists over the past 10 games, and defenseman Darren Raddysh has four goals in his last three games.
Watch preview from Tampa Bay 28 sports reporter Kevin Lewis
Lightning open four-game homestand against Panthers after successful road trip
The teams match up on Monday for the second time this season. The Lightning won 3-1 in the last matchup.
Florida Panthers (16-13-2, 34 pts)
vs.
Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-3, 39 pts)
When: Monday, Dec. 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Benchmark International Arena – Tampa
Coverage starts on Tampa Bay 28 at 6:30 p.m. with a special episode of “Tampa Bay 28 Thunder Zone” as sports anchors Kyle Burger and Kevin Lewis break down the rivalry, preview tonight’s game, and chat with fans outside Benchmark International Arena.
Then, follow the action to puck drop on The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 at 7 p.m. Here’s how to watch.
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