TONIGHT'S GAME
WHO: Lightning at New Jersey Devils
WHEN/WHERE: 7; Prudential Center
TV/RADIO: Sun Sports; 620 AM
INJURIES: Lightning - D Paul Ranger (personal leave), out. Devils - RW David Clarkson (broken fibula), D Paul Martin (broken arm), C Dainius Zubrus (knee), out; D Johnny Oduya (groin), LW Jay Pandolfo (shoulder), questionable.
NEED TO KNOW: Tampa Bay is winless in its past nine games against New Jersey, with six of the nine games decided in overtime/shootout, including both meetings this season in Tampa. ... Five of the past six meetings between the teams have gone to overtime. ... Devils are ranked second in the league, allowing 2.20 goals per game. ... New Jersey is 11-3-1 in its past 14 games. ... G Antero Niittymaki missed practice Thursday to deal with immigration issues but is expected to be back with the team today. ... D Victor Hedman was given the day off from practice for "body maintenance." . ... Tampa Bay has averaged 33.8 shots on goal the past six games. ... Lightning are 2-4-2 in their past eight games, including 0-2-1 in the past three. ... Tampa Bay is 0-for-13 on the power play the past two games. ... Lightning are 9-20-5 all-time in New Jersey.
Erik Erlendsson
TONIGHT'S GAME
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