Devils play the Lightning after Hischier’s 2-goal showing

Tampa Bay Lightning (3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -162, Lightning +137; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.

New Jersey has a 2-1-1 record at home and a 5-2-1 record overall. The Devils have a +seven scoring differential, with 27 total goals scored and 20 given up.

Tampa Bay is 3-2 overall and 1-2-0 in road games. The Lightning have a +three scoring differential, with 18 total goals scored and 15 conceded.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Seamus Casey has scored three goals with one assist for the Devils. Erik Haula has over the last 10 games.

Nikita Kucherov has seven goals and three assists for the Lightning. Emil Martinsen Lilleberg has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 5-2-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.4 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

Lightning: 3-2-0, averaging 1.8 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.3 penalties and 4.9 penalty minutes while giving up 1.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Devils: None listed.

Lightning: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.