Sergachev played his first game at Amalie Arena since being traded from the Lightning last offseason and was honored with a video tribute during the first period. He had 48 goals and 209 assists over seven seasons (2017-2024) with Tampa Bay, helping the Lightning win the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021.

The Utah Hockey Club hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at the Amalie Arena at 5:00 P.M. MT / 7:00 P.M. EST. for the second time in less than a week.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions, where we break down matchups, analyze stats, and pretend we have the foresight of a veteran goalie in a shootout. Tonight, it’s a matchup you didn’t see coming—but you’ll be glad you did: the Tampa Bay Lightning vs.