Nikita Kucherov and goalie Andrei Vasileskiy are both playing at extremely high levels for Tampa Bay. Kucherov has scored in all five of the Lightning's games while Vasileskiy has four wins and a .911 save percentage.

The Lightning have won seven of their last nine road games going back to last season. They are fresh as this marks only their second away game this season.

Detroit last played at home nine days ago. The Red Wings are coming off a 6-3 win against Las Vegas on Friday night, their second victory in two nights having defeated the Coyotes on Thursday. You have to wonder if the Red Wings did any celebrating during their Las Vegas stay? You also have to wonder about the Red Wings' concentration level having been gone on an extended road trip.

The Lightning have dominated this series winning the past seven times.