Blue Jackets vs Lightning · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning have not met yet this season. They play 3 times in 2026-27. Next game: Thursday, November 12, Lightning at Blue Jackets, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena on Blue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot (US).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Thursday, November 12.
Remaining Blue Jackets vs Lightning games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12Thu | Lightning at Blue JacketsNationwide Arena USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot | USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot | |
| Dec 7Mon | Blue Jackets at LightningBenchmark International Arena USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | |
| Apr 1Thu | Blue Jackets at LightningBenchmark International Arena USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot | USBlue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, so they chase the same playoff spots. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Blue Jackets | Stat |  Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 6-7-0 | Record | 9-3-2 |
| 12 | Points | 20 |
| .462 | Points % | .714 |
| 6th Met | Division | 3rd Atl |
| 14th East | Conference | 4th East |
| −5 | Goal diff | +7 |
| 4-6-0 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| W1 | Streak | W1 |
| 22% | Playoff odds | 89% |
| <1% | Win division | 29% |
| 87 | Projected pts | 107 |
| 0-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Lightning Vs Blue Jackets: questions
- When do the Blue Jackets play the Lightning next?
- Thursday, November 12, 2026: Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena.
- What channel is Blue Jackets vs Lightning on?
- The next meeting (Thu, Nov 12) airs on Blue Jackets Hockey Network, The Spot (US).
- Who won the last Blue Jackets vs Lightning game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Thursday, November 12.
- How many times do the Blue Jackets and Lightning play this season?
- 3 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 1 in Columbus and 2 in Tampa. 0 played, 3 to go.
- How do the Blue Jackets and Lightning compare this season?
- The Columbus Blue Jackets are 6-7-0 with 12 points; the Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.