Guentzel did not play in Tampa Bay's previous game due to personal reasons but will return to the lineup on Friday. The 30-year-old Guentzel is averaging 20:06 time-on-ice and has 77 points (38G / 39A) through 76 games in his first season with Tampa Bay.

The Lightning will turn to their franchise netminder in a pivotal game on Friday in their push for the Atlantic Division crown. Vasilevskiy took the loss in his last start, allowing four goals on 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the division-leading Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The former Vezina Trophy winner is enjoying another successful season in Tampa Bay, posting a 37-20-4 record and a .921 SV%. He's a great bet to get back in the win column on Friday as the Lightning enter action at -300 on the money line.

Glendenning was limited to only 2:37 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury. The 35-year-old Glendenning has seven points (4G / 3A) in 77 games this season.

Glendenning was limited to only 2:37 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury. The 35-year-old Glendenning has seven points (4G / 3A) in 77 games this season.

Guentzel did not play in Tampa Bay's previous game due to personal reasons but returned to practice on Friday. The 30-year-old Guentzel is averaging 20:06 time-on-ice and has 77 points (38G / 39A) through 76 games in his first season with Tampa Bay.

Chaffee will slot in for Jake Guentzel, who is a surprise scratch with an undisclosed injury. Chaffee has 12 goals and five assists in 62 games this season.

Guentzel was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Mitchell Chaffee will draw into the lineup in his place.

In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.

In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will likely have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.

Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Glendening will slot in for Mitchell Chaffee when the Lightning face the Senators on Thursday. Glendening has four goals and three assists in 73 games this season.

Chaffee will draw out in favour of Luke Glendening when they Lightning face the Senators on Thursday. Chaffee has 12 goals and five assists in 62 games this season.

Tampa Bay has been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 25-5 during a four-game winning streak, and will roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy has saved 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%) over his last two games (3-0-0). The 30-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games this season (36-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -144 road favorites against an Ottawa team without Brady Tkachuk for a second consecutive game.

Tampa Bay has been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 25-5 during a four-game winning streak, and will likely roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Vasilevskiy has saved 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%) over his last two games (3-0-0). The 30-year-old netminder has a stellar 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games this season (36-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -144 road favorites against an Ottawa team without Brady Tkachuk for a second consecutive game.