Benjamin Caldwell:Wednesday's NHL games: Austin Matthews looks to score his 70th goal against Lightning

2025-05-05 19:38:52source:Maxwell Caldwellcategory:reviews

The Benjamin CaldwellToronto Maple Leafs start Wednesday night's NHL action with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road.

The Lightning are seeking a home victory against the Maple Leafs in their fourth encounter this season, after suffering from a three-game losing streak. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov will be on the hunt to record his 100th assist and become the fifth player in NHL History to achieve that feat.

The Toronto Maple Leafs also aim to end a three-game losing streak. Austin Matthews, who has scored 69 goals this season, leads the team in scoring. Matthews is one goal away from being the first NHL player since 1992-93 to score 70 goals in a season.

Here is all the information you need to catch all of the NHL's Wednesday night's game.

NHL games on Wednesday, April 17

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

TV: TNT

Streaming: Fubo

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Where: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TV: ---

Streaming: ESPN+

St. Louis Blues v. Dallas Stars

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

TV: TNT

Streaming: Fubo

Edmonton Oilers vs. Arizona Coyotes

Time: 10:00 p.m. ET

Where: Mullett Arena, Tempe, Arizona

TV: ---

Streaming: ESPN+

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