This marks the second game of the Bolts second back-to-back series in less than a week. Tampa Bay took three of a possible four points in games at Boston and Washington on Monday and Tuesday.

Brayden Point leads the Lightning with 2 goals and 5 total points. Jake Guentzel has a team-high four assists.

The Lightning are 30% on the power play this season, good for third in the NHL. Their 87.5% penalty kill is good for tenth overall.

Columbus is ranked last in the league with a penalty kill of 53.3% The Blue Jackets offense is paced by Kirill Marchenko, who has four goals so far this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-2)

vs.

Columbus Blue Jackets (3-1-0)

Date: Oct. 18, 2025

Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

Lightning games will be broadcast live on The Spot Tampa Bay

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