Hockey fans are in for a treat tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks visit the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:45 PM ET (3:45 PM PT). Here’s your complete guide to watching the game on TV and streaming.
TV & Streaming Options
- USA: ESPN+ (national broadcast)
- Canada: Sportsnet+ and TVA Sports for French coverage
- Streaming: ESPN+ in the U.S., Sportsnet NOW in Canada
If you’re outside the local markets, ESPN+ is the go-to option for streaming this matchup live.
Team Records & Recent Form
- Chicago Blackhawks: 3-2-2 (8 points), 4th in Central Division. They’re averaging 3.1 goals per game and allowing 2.4 goals per game. Chicago is coming off a 2-1 OT win vs Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 19.
- Tampa Bay Lightning: 1-3-2 (4 points), 8th in Atlantic Division. They’ve scored 16 goals and allowed 21 goals so far. Tampa fell 3-2 to Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 18.
Leading Scorers
- Chicago Blackhawks:
- Connor Bedard – 6 points (2G, 4A)
- Frank Nazar – 6 points (2G, 4A)
- Teuvo Teravainen – 6 points (1G, 5A)
- Tampa Bay Lightning:
- Jake Guentzel – 6 points (1G, 5A)
- Brayden Point – 5 points (2G, 3A)
- Victor Hedman – 5 points (0G, 5A)
Betting Odds & Prediction
The Lightning are heavy favorites at -300, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals. Tampa Bay has struggled early, but home ice and a returning Nikita Kucherov could spark their offense.
Prediction: Lightning 4 – Blackhawks 3 (Expect a close game with late drama).
Why Watch?
Chicago’s young core led by Bedard is exciting, while Tampa Bay is desperate to turn things around. Both teams have elite talent and strong special teams—Tampa’s power play is at 25%, while Chicago sits at 18.2%.
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