Lightning host the Senators for first game of season

By The Associated Press
October 08 2025 01:11 AM

Ottawa Senators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning open the season at home against the Ottawa Senators.

Tampa Bay had a 47-27-8 record overall while going 12-16-3 against opponents from the Atlantic Division last season. The Lightning allowed 2.6 goals per game while scoring 3.6 last season.

Ottawa had a 45-30-7 record overall while going 16-13-3 against opponents from the Atlantic Division last season. The Senators scored 242 total goals last season, with 64 power-play goals and nine shorthanded goals.

INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.

Senators: None listed.

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