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Wednesday's NHL slate will see the Tampa Bay Lightning (50-25-6) hit the ice against the New York Rangers (33-39-9), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are third (with 106 points) and the Rangers 16th (75 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Lightning: April 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 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 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 20.58% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.75% | 3rd |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 16th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 24.53% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.67% | 16th |
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Rangers vs. Lightning Top Players
Lightning
- With 44 goals and 86 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors (130 points).
- Jake Guentzel has 38 goals and 50 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 88 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 209 shots (for 36 goals) and 38 assists, Brandon Hagel has contributed 74 points this season.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (39-15-4) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Tampa Bay.
Rangers
- Mika Zibanejad has recorded 33 goals and 43 assists in 80 games for New York, good for 76 points.
- Alexis Lafreniere has helped lead the offense for New York this season with 24 goals and 32 assists.
- Adam Fox has 53 points so far, including nine goals and 44 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin has a 25-19-6 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (seventh-best in the league). He has 1,290 saves, and has allowed 126 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Rangers vs. Lightning Injury Report
Lightning
Dominic James: Out (Leg),
Victor Hedman: Out (Personal),
Pontus Holmberg: Out (Upper Body),
Darren Raddysh: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jonas Johansson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Rangers
Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Stars | L 2-0 | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Panthers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |