- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: WXPX-TV
- Match Odds: Devils (+162) Lightning (-196)
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This match at Amalie Arena features the Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1-0) facing off against the New Jersey Devils (0-1-0) on Saturday. The odds placed New Jersey at +162, while Tampa Bay sits at -196. The total for this matchup is set at 6 goals.
The New Jersey Devils are eager for a turnaround following their 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes in their previous outing. In that game, New Jersey accumulated 8 minutes in penalties and had 2 power play opportunities but failed to score. The Devils showcased a mediocre offensive performance, managing to find the net on 3 out of 22 shots attempted.
In terms of scoring, the New Jersey Devils have recorded just 3 goals so far this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL, while conceding 6. With no points in the standings, their current points percentage is .000. The Devils have had 2 power play chances but have gone scoreless, resulting in a power play conversion rate of 0.00%. At even strength, the team has allowed 5 goals while netting 3. With a shooting percentage of 13.6%, the Devils have made 22 shots on goal and have faced 33 shots against them, yielding a save percentage of .818. Their opponents have capitalized on 4 power play attempts (21st in the league), scoring once in those opportunities.
In net for this matchup is Jacob Markstrom, who has recorded 275 quality starts throughout his career, boasting a quality start percentage of .531. His career save percentage stands at .908 across 30,759 minutes of play, facing 15,137 shots and making 13,746 total saves. During his professional tenure, Markstrom has conceded 1,391 goals, holding an average of 2.71 goals against per game. His record is currently at 241 wins, 213 losses, and 63 overtime losses, with a total of 518 games started in his career.
Last time out, Tampa Bay battled the Senators but suffered a close defeat with a score of 5-4. In that game, they converted on 2 out of 3 power play opportunities, registering 4 goals from 25 shots on goal.
This season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have netted a total of 4 goals and currently hold 0 points, resulting in a points percentage of .000. They’ve allowed 5 goals, split between 4 at even strength and 1 during a disadvantage. The Lightning have scored 2 goals at even strength and 2 on the power play (ranking 8th in the NHL). With 3 power play opportunities, their conversion rate is 66.67%. They have attempted 25 shots (27th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 16.00%, while their opponents have recorded 34 shots against them. The Lightning have managed a penalty kill rate of 75.00% against 4 power play attempts and currently boast a save percentage of 85.3%.
Expect to see Andrei Vasilevskiy in goal for the Lightning. He has made 14,801 saves from 16,140 shots faced, achieving a career save percentage of .917. Vasilevskiy’s overall record stands at 331 wins, 164 losses, and 35 overtime losses, competing in 541 games, with 531 of those as a starter over 31,793 minutes of ice time. His quality start percentage is 57.6%, with 306 quality starts throughout his professional career. Teams facing him average 2.53 goals per game, contributing to a total of 1,339 goals conceded.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: New Jersey (+162)
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