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Thursday's NHL slate will see the Tampa Bay Lightning (39-20-4) take on the Detroit Red Wings (36-22-7), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank third and the Red Wings sixth in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Red Wings: March 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 21.32% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.37% | 9th |
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.94 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 22.28% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 17th |
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Lightning vs. Red Wings Top Players
Lightning
- A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 104 points.
- Jake Guentzel is another of Tampa Bay's important contributors currently with 67 total points (27 goals and 40 assists) to his name.
- Brandon Hagel has created 59 points for Tampa Bay in 58 games this season, scoring on 17.5% of his shots and putting up 30 goals and 29 assists.
- In 43 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (29-11-3) has given up 98 goals.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond's 65 points make him an important offensive option for Detroit. He has 20 goals and 45 assists in 63 games.
- Alex DeBrincat has helped lead the offense for Detroit this season with 33 goals and 31 assists.
- Dylan Larkin has posted 28 goals on the season, chipping in 27 assists.
- John Gibson is 24-14-3 this season, amassing 987 saves and allowing 102 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (16th in the league).
Lightning vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Lightning
Max Crozier: Out (Abdomen),
Dominic James: Out (Leg),
Nicholas Paul: Out (Undisclosed),
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Face),
Erik Cernak: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Red Wings
David Perron: Out (Groin),
Andrew Copp: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Dylan Larkin: Out (Leg)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Sabres | L 8-7 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Panthers | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Devils | W 3-0 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |