The Detroit Red Wings will host the Tampa Bay Lightning to start the high-voltage NHL game on October 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a narrow 2-3 setback to the Washington Capitals, while the Detroit Red Wings recently defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1.
Detroit ranks sixth in the league with a power play efficiency of 26.7%, but Tampa Bay is even better at 30% and fifth overall. The Lightning, at 87.5% (12th), and Red Wings, at 88.9% (10th), are in close pursuit on the penalty kill.
Additionally, Detroit leads Tampa Bay by a little margin in the face-off circle, with 50.5% (15th) compared to 41.3% (30th). The Lightning are in 14th place with 3.25 goals per game, while the Red Wings are in 9th place with an average of 3.50 goals per game.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Date and puck-drop time
The Detroit Red Wings will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in an epic NHL game on October 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
| Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
How to watch Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning on TV & stream live online
TV channel: Fubo
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning team news
Detroit Red Wings team news
Cam Talbot has a 3-0-0 record, a strong 1.78 goals-against average (GAA), and a remarkable .932 save %.
John Gibson has a .615 save percentage and a 0-1-0 record, giving up 8.06 goals per game.
Alex DeBrincat has six assists and six points.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Nate Danielson | Undisclosed | Out |
Tampa Bay Lightning team news
Brayden Point has two goals, three assists, and five points.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has a .870 save percentage, a 4.08 goals-against average, and a 0-2-1 record.
Jonas Johansson has a .909 save percentage, 3.02 GAA, and a 1-0-0 record.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Max Crozier | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
| Nick Paul | Upper body injury | Out |
Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning head-to-head record
In their last five meetings, the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning have traded victories, making their recent head-to-head games fiercely contested.
Three of those games have been won by Detroit, including a resounding 2-0 shutout in January and a 4-3 victory in their most recent meeting on April 12, 2025. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, demonstrated its offensive prowess with two decisive victories, including a 6-3 triumph on February 8, 2025.
This game might go any way because both teams have good special teams and talented scorers, but if Detroit can stop Tampa Bay's powerful offense, their recent dominance and defensive discipline may give them a little advantage.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2025 | Red Wings 4-3 Lightning |
| Feb 08, 2025 | Lightning 6-3 Red Wings |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Red Wings 2-0 Lightning |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Lightning 5-1 Red Wings |
| Apr 02, 2024 | Red Wings 4-2 Lightning |