Lightning take on the Canucks after Kucherov’s hat trick

Vancouver Canucks (0-0-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0, in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vancouver Canucks after Nikita Kucherov recorded a hat trick in the Lightning’s 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Tampa Bay went 45-29-8 overall and 26-12-5 in home games last season. The Lightning scored 288 goals while allowing 267 for a +21 goal differential last season.

Vancouver had a 50-23-9 record overall and a 27-16-4 record in road games last season. The Canucks scored 279 goals while allowing 221 for a +58 goal differential last season.

INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.

Canucks: None listed.

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