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The Tampa Bay Lightning (47-22-6) hit the ice against the Boston Bruins (43-25-8) during Saturday's NHL schedule, starting at 5 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in second place and the Bruins are fifth in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Bruins: April 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 5 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 | 3.60 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 21.40% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.97% | 5th |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 14th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 23.79% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.43% | 26th |
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Lightning vs. Bruins Top Players
Lightning
- With 41 goals and 83 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (124 points).
- Jake Guentzel has 83 points (36 goals, 47 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 73 points through 69 games (35 goals and 38 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 53 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 36-13-4. During those games, he's allowed 122 goals while recording 1,232 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has recorded 29 goals and 66 assists in 71 games for Boston, good for 95 points.
- Morgan Geekie has helped lead the offense for Boston this season with 34 goals and 29 assists.
- Pavel Zacha's 28 goals and 32 assists add up to 60 points this season.
- Jeremy Swayman has a .907 save percentage (17th in the league), with 1,338 total saves, giving up 137 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put up a 30-16-4 record this season.
Lightning vs. Bruins Injury Report
Lightning
Declan Carlile: Out (Undisclosed),
Max Crozier: Out (Abdomen),
Dominic James: Out (Leg),
Brandon Hagel: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Personal)
Bruins
Mason Lohrei: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Penguins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Stars | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Panthers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |