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The Tampa Bay Lightning (47-22-6) host the Boston Bruins (43-25-8) as a part of Saturday’s NHL slate, starting at 5 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are second in the Eastern Conference (100 points), and the Bruins are fifth in the Eastern Conference (94 points).<\/p>\n

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Lightning vs. Bruins: April 4 Viewing Options<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
\nTime: 5 p.m. ET
\nHow to watch on TV: ESPN+
\nLocation: Tampa, Florida
\nVenue: Benchmark International Arena
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nLightning’s 2025-26 Stats<\/p>\n

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Lightning vs. Bruins Top Players<\/p>\n

Lightning<\/p>\n

With 41 goals and 83 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s top contributors (124 points).
\nJake Guentzel has 36 goals and 47 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 83 total points (1.1 per game).
\nBrandon Hagel has created 73 points for Tampa Bay in 69 games this season, scoring on 17.1% of his shots and putting up 35 goals and 38 assists.
\nAs Tampa Bay’s top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 36 wins and 13 losses this season while allowing 122 goals with 1,232 saves.
\nBruins<\/p>\n

David Pastrnak’s 29 goals and 66 assists in 71 games for Boston add up to 95 total points on the season.
\nMorgan Geekie has helped lead the attack for Boston this season with 34 goals and 29 assists.
\nPavel Zacha’s 28 goals and 32 assists add up to 60 points this season.
\nJeremy Swayman is 30-16-4 in 51 games this season, conceding 137 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 1,338 saves and a .907 save percentage (17th in the league).
\nLightning vs. Bruins Injury Report<\/p>\n

Lightning<\/p>\n

Declan Carlile: Out (Undisclosed), <\/p>\n

Max Crozier: Out (Abdomen), <\/p>\n

Dominic James: Out (Leg), <\/p>\n

Brandon Hagel: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed), <\/p>\n

Scott Sabourin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed), <\/p>\n

Victor Hedman: Out (Personal)<\/p>\n

Bruins<\/p>\n

Mason Lohrei: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)<\/p>\n

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