Overview
- Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium, with live coverage on ESPN and in the ESPN App.
- The NHL revealed a pirate map–themed build around the rink, a nod to the stadium’s iconic pirate ship and Tampa’s local imagery.
- ESPN’s presentation will include aerial shots, referee chest cameras, miked-up players, pregame coverage on The Point at 6 p.m. ET, and an alternate ASL feed in the app.
- Tickets remain available, with prices reported starting at $222 as of Wednesday, with higher-cost options for seats near the glass.
- Forecasts call for unusually cool conditions in the Tampa area, and the league set a post-sunset start as the Lightning navigate injuries and recent recalls after a 15-game point streak ended.