Wild at Lightning Preview: Special teams will be a focus tonight

Jan 4, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy (12) protects the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel (38) during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY SportsGame Seven: Minnesota Wild (4-2-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2-0)

Time: 7:00 PM EST

Location: Amalie Arena

TV/Streaming/Radio: FDSNSUN, FDSNNO, FDSNW, ESPN+, 102.5 FM

Odds: Lightning -148

After finishing up their first back-to-back of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning settle into a nice three-week stretch of playing every other night. First up will be a home game against the Minnesota Wild (which also means Joe Smith is back in town. Hi Joe!). The nice…