Time: 7:30 pm Eastern Time
Location: Amalie Arena
Broadcast/Streaming: ESPN, TVAS, SN
Opponent SBNation Site: Pensburgh
The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting their quest for a three-peat with a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins — the last team to achieve two consecutive Stanley Cup wins before the Lightning. This is also the opening game of the 2021-22 NHL regular season and will be one of 13 Lightning games to be broadcasted nationally on ESPN/TNT networks.
Despite the ongoing cap issues, the Lightning managed to keep their top six forwards as well as their defensive core.