National Hockey League

FINAL
Tampa Bay Lightning 2
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New York Rangers 1
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Match Report

Ben Bishop, back from injury, saves 33 as Lightning cool off Rangers

Lightning strike twice in 2nd, top Rangers 2-1

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-1 NHL
11/11/26 @ Buffalo Sabres W 8-3 NHL
11/8/26 @ Winnipeg Jets L 3-4 NHL
11/7/26 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 NHL
11/5/26 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 4-1 NHL
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Team Stats

TB NYR
20
Blocked Shots
19
19
Hits
31
3
Takeaways
15
25
Shots
34
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
2
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
32
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
8
Giveaways
14
2
Total Penalties
2
4
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

TB wins series 2-1

TB Last 5 matchups NYR
  1. 2 Final 2014-01-15 @ NYR 1
  2. 3 Final 2013-12-30 @ TB 4
  3. 5 Final 2013-11-26 @ TB 0

Injuries

New York Rangers

  • Alberts Smits Injured Reserve
  • Sean Durzi Injured Reserve
  • Igor Shesterkin Injured Reserve
  • Joe Veleno Injured Reserve
  • Aidan Thompson Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Cirelli Day-To-Day
  • Brayden Point Injured Reserve

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