How to Stream Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks: Live, TV Channel

The Tampa Bay Lightning, currently holding a record of 20-12-2, will face off against the San Jose Sharks, who sit at 11-23-6, in a matchup at the SAP Center. The Lightning are looking to bounce back from a recent loss, while the Sharks are struggling with an eight-game losing streak. Tampa Bay ranks fourth in their division, bolstered by standout performances from Nikita Kucherov, who leads the team with 54 points, and Brayden Point, the goals leader with 23. In contrast, San Jose’s Mikael Granlund leads his team with 34 points, but the Sharks have faced significant challenges this season, reflected in their last-place standing in the division. Both teams will aim to turn their fortunes around in this critical matchup.

Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks Game Information

Game Date: January 02, 2025
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, NBC Sports California
Location: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

San Jose Sharks Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 11-23-6
Conference Record: 7-16-4
Division Record: 4-8-1
Streak: 8 loss

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 20-12-2
Conference Record: 8-6-2
Division Record: 1-5-0
Streak: 1 loss

Stat Leaders

San Jose Sharks (11-23-6, 28 PTS, #8 in division)

Goals Leader: Tyler Toffoli, 14G, 11A, 25 PTS
Assists Leader: Mikael Granlund, 11G, 23A, 34 PTS
Points Leader: Mikael Granlund, 11G, 23A, 34 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Barclay Goodrow, 34 PIM
Goalie: Yaroslav Askarov, 1-2-2, 2.62 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Tampa Bay Lightning (20-12-2, 42 PTS, #4 in division)

Goals Leader: Brayden Point, 23G, 20A, 43 PTS
Assists Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 17G, 37A, 54 PTS
Points Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 17G, 37A, 54 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Emil Lilleberg, 41 PIM
Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy, 16-10-1, 2.39 GAA, 0.0 SV%

San Jose Sharks Injury Report

Vitek Vanecek – Face (Out) – The Sharks announced on Saturday (Dec. 28) that Vanecek is week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Igor Chernyshov – Shoulder (Out) – The San Jose Sharks placed F Igor Chernyshov on injured reserve on Monday (Oct. 7).
William Eklund – Upper-body (Day To Day) – The Sharks listed Eklund as OUT for Thursday’s (Jan. 2) game against Tampa Bay.
Jake Walman – Lower body (Day To Day) – The Sharks listed Walman as OUT for Thursday’s (Jan. 2) game against Tampa Bay.
Carl Grundstrom – Undisclosed (Day To Day) – Grundstrom did not play in Tuesday’s (Dec. 31) game against Philadelphia.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic – Back (Out) – Vlasic is ramping up his condition, according to Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. There is no clear timetable yet for his return.
Logan Couture – Groin (Out) – Couture has not resumed skating on Friday (Nov. 1) and remains without a timeline to return, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Report

Janis Moser – Lower-body (Out) – The Lightning said on Thursday (Dec. 19) that Moser is expected to miss 8-10 weeks with a lower body injury.
Jake Guentzel – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said that Guentzel is day-to-day ahead of Thursday’s (Jan. 2) matchup against the Sharks, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

San Jose Sharks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 02, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 04, 2025 vs New Jersey Devils
January 07, 2025 vs Vegas Golden Knights
January 10, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
January 11, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 14, 2025 at Detroit Red Wings
January 16, 2025 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 18, 2025 at New York Islanders
January 20, 2025 at Boston Bruins
January 21, 2025 at Nashville Predators

Tampa Bay Lightning Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

October 12, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 02, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 04, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
January 05, 2025 at Anaheim Ducks
January 07, 2025 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 09, 2025 vs Boston Bruins
January 11, 2025 at New Jersey Devils
January 12, 2025 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 14, 2025 at Boston Bruins
January 16, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks