On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The Lightning secured a decisive victory with a final score of 8-4. This game added another win to the Lightning’s record, bringing them to 18-11-2.

In the game, Nikita Kucherov stood out with 4 assists, contributing to the Lightning’s strong performance. Oliver Bjorkstrand also made an impact, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. The Devils, despite their efforts, could not keep up with the Lightning’s offensive power. This result placed the Lightning fourth in the Eastern Conference standings.

The game started without any goals in the first period. Both teams showed strong defense, keeping the score at 0-0. Moving into the second period, the defenses stayed firm, and neither team could find the back of the net, leaving the score unchanged.

In the third period, the pace picked up, and Tampa Bay Lightning scored 8 goals. New Jersey Devils managed to score 4 goals. Tampa Bay’s offense was led by Oliver Bjorkstrand with 2 goals. The Lightning had 35 shots on goal and won 34 faceoffs, while the Devils had 37 shots and won 32 faceoffs.

Nikita Kucherov was a key player for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their win over the New Jersey Devils. He didn’t score any goals, but he made four assists. His efforts helped the Lightning to an 8-4 victory.

Oliver Bjorkstrand also played a big role for the Lightning. He scored two goals and had one assist. His performance added to the team’s strong showing against the Devils.

On the Devils’ side, Paul Cotter stood out with one goal and one assist. Luke Hughes also contributed with a goal and an assist. Despite their efforts, the Devils could not keep up with the Lightning’s scoring power.

What’s Next

The Tampa Bay Lightning improved their record to 18-11-2 with their win over the New Jersey Devils. This victory helps them maintain their position as the fourth team in the Eastern Conference. The Lightning continue to be strong contenders as they push forward in the season.

The New Jersey Devils, now at 17-13-1, remain in the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. This loss makes it more challenging for them to climb higher in the rankings. The Devils will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming games to improve their position.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the New York Islanders next. This game is on Saturday, December 13, at UBS Arena. The Lightning will then return home to play the Florida Panthers on Monday, December 15.

The New Jersey Devils will play the Anaheim Ducks next. This game takes place at the Prudential Center on Saturday, December 13. Following that, they have another home game against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, December 14.

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