Oilers take losing streak into matchup with the Lightning

By Canadian Press on February 24, 2025.

Edmonton Oilers (34-19-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (32-20-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers aim to stop a three-game skid with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tampa Bay has gone 19-7-2 at home and 32-20-4 overall. The Lightning are 32-6-1 in games they score at least three goals.

Edmonton is 34-19-4 overall and 16-9-2 on the road. The Oilers rank fifth in league play with 188 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).

The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season. The Oilers won 2-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brayden Point has 31 goals and 28 assists for the Lightning. Brandon Hagel has seven goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

Leon Draisaitl has 42 goals and 44 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has scored four goals and added one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 7-2-1, averaging 3.4 goals, six assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

Oilers: 5-4-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.9 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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