The Nashville Predators conclude a season-long five-game homestand tonight when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. This evening’s contest comes with a special 6:45 p.m. CT puck drop to accommodate staggered start times with all 32 NHL clubs in action.

The move makes it clear that newcomer Dominic James isn’t going anywhere. Plus, center Nick Paul nears a return.

Nikita Kucherov had an assist for his 1,000th career point as Tampa Bay got its first home win of the season. Victor Hedman registered his 800th career point and Brandon Hagel picked up career point No. 300. Jonas Johansson finished with 37 saves for Tampa Bay, which ended an 0-2-2 stretch with just its second win of the season (2-4-2)

Nikita Kucherov’s 1,000th career NHL point cleared the Tampa Bay Lightning bench in the second period of Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, but it was his 1,001st career point later in the game that made the bigger difference for Tampa Bay.

Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night. It was the Hawks’ fourth win in five games.

Goals could be at a premium on Tuesday when the Nashville Predators host the Tampa Bay Lightning to conclude a five-game homestand.

The 54th captain in Knights history is Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly. The 54th captain of the London Knights, Sam O'Reilly. #Knights | #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/vxoWQfz7cQ

Everything you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vegas Golden Knights, including how to watch and team news.

Tampa Bay Lightning legend Steven Stamkos bought a house on Davis Islands on Sept. 19 for $7.38 million. The home has 9,038 square feet of living space. The home, located at 42 Ladoga Avenue, was bought by Stamkos and his wife Sandra.