On a busy night in the National Hockey League, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche get set for a marquee matchup. Both teams entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to be postseason contenders, with the Avalanche hoping they can put things together to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep their five-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche

The Nashville Predators conclude a season-long five-game homestand tonight when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. This evening’s contest comes with a special 6:45 p.m. CT puck drop to accommodate staggered start times with all 32 NHL clubs in action.

The NHL’s ruling means Scott Sabourin will forfeit $16,145.84 — or roughly $850 for every second he played in Saturday’s penalty-filled debacle.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars NHL game from October 30, 2025 on ESPN.

Tyler Seguin will play his 1,000th National Hockey League game when his Dallas Stars take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.