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Lightning leads 2-0 over Predators, Stamkos return to Tampa: Live updates

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Lightning leads 2-0 over Predators, Stamkos return to Tampa: Live updates

The Nashville Predators face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday at Amalie Arena. It will certainly be an emotional return for striker Steven Stamkos.

Stamkos, who spent 16 seasons with the Lightning after being drafted No. 1 overall in 2008, signed a four-year contract with the Predators over the summer. This will be his first game against the Lightning and his first visit to Tampa as a member of the opposing team.

Nashville (3-5-0) enters the match on a three-game winning streak, having just beaten the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Tampa Bay (5-3-0) defeated the Washington Capitals 3-0 in their most recent win.

TIME TO STEP: Jonathan Marchessault says it's “time for me to move forward with the OT goal for the Predators.”

Lightning leads 2-0 over Predators with goals from Brayden Point and Mitchell Chaffee

After Stamkos was honored with a video tribute on the video board, Lightning forward Brayden Point gave the home team a 1-0 lead with a stunning goal.

Point collected the puck along the boards, carried it to Roman Josi and then spun around him to score.

Then, with just 37 seconds left in the first period, Point Mitchell found Chaffee on a stretch pass. Chaffee then sneaked past the Predators' defense and shot openly at Saros, allowing the Lightning to make it 2-0.

Quickly honoring Steven Stamkos with a tribute video, Stamkos shows his appreciation

During the game's first TV timeout, about seven minutes into the first period, fans in Amalie Arena were treated to a video tribute to Steven Stamkos.

This type of video is common for players when they return to their old team, but this moment carried more weight considering the impact Stamkos had in Tampa.

Stamkos watched the video play, then skated onto the ice and held up his stick to thank the fans.

Lightning fans hold signs welcoming Steven Stamkos to Tampa

As expected, Lightning fans were in their seats early to watch their favorite captain warm up.

Fans held signs reading “Tampa Bay Misses You, Stammer” and “Stamkos Thank For The Memories” as Stamkos skated for warm-ups at the Nashville end.

The Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game will be televised exclusively on ESPN+, ESPN's subscription-based streaming service, with national streaming also available on Hulu.

Odds according to BetMGM as of Sunday, October 27th

  • PUCK LINE: Predators +1.5 at -225, Lightning -1.5 at +180
  • O/U: 6.5 goals
  • MONEY LINE: Lightning -135, Predators +115

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Record: 3-5-0, 6 points

October

  • Oct. 10: Dallas Stars, L 4-3
  • Oct. 12: at the Detroit Red Wings, N 3:0
  • Oct 15: Seattle Kraken, L 7-3
  • Oct 17: Edmonton Oilers, L 4-2
  • Oct 19: Detroit Red Wings, L 5-2
  • Oct. 22: Boston Bruins, W 4-0
  • Oct. 25: at the Chicago Blackhawks, W 3-2
  • Oct. 26: Columbus Blue Jackets, W 4-3 OT
  • Oct. 28: at Tampa Bay Lightning, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (register here)
  • Oct. 31: Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (register here)

November

  • November 2nd: Colorado Avalanche, 7 p.m
  • November 4th: Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m
  • November 6th: at the Washington Capitals, 6:30 p.m
  • November 7th: at the Florida Panthers, 6 p.m
  • November 9th: Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m
  • November 11th: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m
  • November 14th: at the Edmonton Oilers, 8 p.m
  • November 15th: at the Calgary Flames, 8 p.m
  • November 17th: at the Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m
  • November 20th: at the Seattle Kraken, 9 p.m. on TNT
  • November 23rd: Winnipeg Jets, 6 p.m
  • November 25th: at the New Jersey Devils, 6 p.m
  • November 27th: Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m
  • November 29th: Tampa Bay Lightning, 2 p.m
  • November 30th: at the Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m

December

  • Dec 4th: at the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6:30 p.m
  • Dec 5: at the Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m
  • Dec 7: at the Ottawa Senators, 6 p.m
  • Dec 10: Calgary Flames, 7 p.m
  • Dec 12: at the Dallas Stars, 7 p.m
  • Dec 14: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m
  • Dec 17: New York Rangers, 7 p.m
  • Dec 19: Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m
  • Dec 21: Los Angeles Kings, 12:30 p.m
  • Dec 23: Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m
  • Dec 27: at St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m
  • Dec 30: at the Winnipeg Jets, 6:30 p.m
  • Dec 31: at the Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m

January

  • January 3rd: at the Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m
  • January 4th: at the Calgary Flames, 9 p.m
  • January 7th: at the Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m
  • January 11th: Washington Capitals, 7 p.m
  • January 14th: Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m
  • January 16: Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m
  • January 18th: Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m
  • January 21st: San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m
  • January 23rd: at the San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m
  • January 25th: at the Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m
  • January 29th: Vancouver Canucks, 8 p.m
  • January 31st: at Buffalo Sabers, 6 p.m

February

  • February 1st: at the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6 p.m
  • February 3rd: Ottawa Senators, 6:30 p.m
  • February 7th: at Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m
  • February 8th: Buffalo Sabers, 7 p.m
  • February 22nd: Colorado Avalanche, 5 p.m
  • February 23rd: New Jersey Devils, 5 p.m
  • February 25th: Florida Panthers, 7 p.m
  • February 27th: Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m

march

  • March 1st: at the New York Islanders, 11:30 a.m
  • March 2nd: at the New York Rangers, 6 p.m
  • March 4th: at the Boston Bruins, 6 p.m
  • March 6th: Seattle Kraken, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
  • March 8th: Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m
  • March 11th: at the San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (register here)
  • March 14th: at the Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m
  • March 15: at the Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m
  • March 18: St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. on ESPN
  • March 20: Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m
  • March 22nd: Toronto Maple Leafs, 6 p.m
  • March 23rd: at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m
  • March 25th: at Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (register here)
  • March 27th: St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m
  • March 29: Vegas Golden Knights, 5:30 p.m
  • March 31st: at Philadelphia Flyers, 6 p.m

April

  • April 1st: with Columbus Blue Jackets. 6 p.m
  • April 3rd: at the Dallas Stars, 7 p.m
  • April 6th: Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m
  • April 8th: New York Islanders, 7 p.m
  • April 10th: at the Utah Hockey Club, 8 p.m
  • April 12: at the Vegas Golden Knights, 9 p.m
  • April 14th: Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m
  • April 16: Dallas Stars, 7 p.m

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