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Lightning tops Bruins in first-ever Stadium Series game in Tampa after full day of festivities

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TAMPA, Fla. — Sunday, the Lightning host the Bruins in the first-ever Stadium Series outdoor game in Tampa. Puck drop will be approximately 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay is 16-1-1 in its last 18 games. Bolts goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is 13-0-1 in his last 14 games. His 2.04 goals-allowed-mark is the best in the NHL.

Boston enters Sunday with a 26.8% success rate on the power play, good for 4th-best in the league.

The Lightning are giving up 2.48 goals per game, second best in the NHL.

Boston Bruins (32-20-3)

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Tampa Bay Lightning (34-14-4)

When: Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Raymond James Stadium

Tampa Bay 28 Thunder Zone Stadium Face-off Special

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how they build an ice hockey rink in Florida ahead of the Stadium Series face-off tonight! We also go into the fan zone and talk to die-hard Lightning fans.

WATCH: Tampa Bay 28 Thunder Zone Stadium Face-off Special

Tampa Bay 28 Thunder Zone Stadium Faceoff

Pregame festivities

WATCH: Lightning and Bucs arrive at Raymond James Stadium

Lightning and Bucs arrive at Raymond James Stadium

Tampa Bay 28's Kevin Lewis captured these photos and videos of an empty, sunlit but chilly Raymond James Stadium on the morning of the Stadium Series, following his coverage last night of the Lightning’s first practice on the ice.

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Pregame rink by Kevin

Follow Tampa Bay 28's Kyle Burger as he brings us into Raymond James Stadium tonight after it's been transformed into a pirate-themed outdoor hockey venue for the NHL’s most ambitious Stadium Series game ever.

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Meanwhile, thousands gathered before the Lightning game to shoot pucks, meet players, and embrace the rare stadium atmosphere. Tampa Bay 28’s Erik Waxler spoke with many fans while covering the pregame Stadium Series celebration.

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WATCH: Chilly Fan Fest sets the stage for outdoor hockey spectacle in Tampa

Chilly Fan Fest sets the stage for outdoor hockey spectacle in Tampa

Tampa Bay 28's Annette Gutierrez also spoke with spectators, bundled up against Florida’s rare chill, as they watched the once-in-a-lifetime outdoor hockey game at Raymond James Stadium, with reactions ranging from surprise to excitement about the cold.

Lightning and Bruins fans brave frigid temperatures for historic Stadium Series

Additionally, Gail Schultz says her Harry Potter figurine “Dobby” has been the Lightning’s good luck charm since the 2020 playoffs. Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Lauren St. Germain shared her story after spotting the unique tradition among dedicated fans.

Lightning superfan brings ‘Dobby’ good luck charm to every game

Tim McGraw

Country star Tim McGraw speaks about the chilly weather ahead of the puck drop!

Tim McGraw before puck drop

Lightning win!

Kevin Lewis and Kyle Burger have more on this historic win. Watch their coverage on the biggest comeback in Lightning history.

Stadium Series Recap

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