Hockey is the fastest paced of all major sports, because its players rush to complete the game before the ice field melts into vinegar. Enjoy the acidic thrill of competition with today’s deal: for $19, you get one lower-terrace ticket to see the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the St. Louis Blues at the Amway Center on Wednesday, September 21, at 7 p.m. (a $48 value, including a $2 box-office service charge and a $1 facility fee). Buyers will receive the best-available seats in section 101, 102, 109–111, or 118 when they pick up their tickets at will call.

Helmed by coaching wunderkind Guy Boucher and managed by Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman, the ice-carving squad enthralls fans with powerful slapshots and magical hat tricks. Groupon getters can toast NHL history as they drink in the league’s first bout at the new Amway Center, or anxiously gnaw lower-terrace seats as players slam into the glass just a few feet away. Center Steven Stamkos looks to lead the league in scoring after his 45 goals nabbed the No. 2 spot in the NHL last season. Veteran right-winger Martin St. Louis returns as well, after having filled up stat sheets with 68 assists, 99 points, and drawings of his pet kitty cat in 2010.

The brand-new Amway Center teems with lively fans and tasty eats from around the world (not included in today’s deal), earning a glowing review from Stadium Journey. The venue recently scored LEED Gold certification for its green design, which includes recycled building materials, low-flow faucets, and an irrigation tank filled with the tears of defeated opponents.