Tampa Bay Lightning Vs New Jersey Devils

Arena: Prudential Center
Time: 10 January, 2010 at 6:00 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America
Last 10 matches: Tampa Bay 5-4-1; New Jersey 8-2-0
The Devils have won all three previous meetings this season, including a pair of shootout victories at Tampa Bay this season 4-3 on Oct. 8 and 2-1 on Oct. 31. Devils wing Jamie Langenbrunner broke a 2-2 tie with 38.1 seconds left in regulation to give his team the victory at Prudential Center on Dec. 4. The Devils haven’t lost a season series to the Lightning since 2006-07.Tampa goalie Mike Smith picked up his 50th career victory following a 25-save, 3-1 win against Pittsburgh on Saturday. In seven straight starts, Smith has posted a 4-2-1 record with a 2.66 goals against average and .895 save percentage. … Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis extended his scoring streak to seven games with a third-period assist in the triumph over Pittsburgh. St. Louis, who is tied for the League-lead with 20 power play points and is second with 36 assists, has 3 goals and 9 assists during the streak.
For the Lightning, defenseman Matt Walker (lower body) and forwards Todd Fedoruk (lower body) and Jeff Halpern (lower body) are out. … The Devils are without forwards David Clarkson (right leg) and Dainius Zubrus (broken kneecap) and defenseman Paul Martin (broken left arm).
Langenbrunner has 5 goals and 8 points during a five-game points streak for the Devils. … Lightning forwards Ryan Malone and Steven Stamkos have combined for 40 goals this season and rank among the top five in the League among NHL teammates. Results and goal’s highlights, will be available soon.. stay tuned.