Flames vs Lightning · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning have not met yet this season. They play 2 times in 2026-27. Next game: Thursday, December 17, Flames at Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena on The Spot (US) and Sportsnet West (Canada).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Thursday, December 17.
Remaining Flames vs Lightning games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17Thu | Flames at LightningBenchmark International Arena USThe Spot CASportsnet West | USThe Spot CASportsnet West | |
| Jan 9Sat | Lightning at FlamesScotiabank Saddledome USThe Spot CASportsnet One | USThe Spot CASportsnet One |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
The Flames play in the Western Conference and the Lightning in the Eastern, so they never compete for the same playoff spot: each club only gains or loses its own points. If you cheer for another Western club, root against the Flames; for another Eastern club, root against the Bolts.
Side by side
 Flames | Stat |  Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8-0 | Record | 9-3-2 |
| 14 | Points | 20 |
| .467 | Points % | .714 |
| 6th Pac | Division | 3rd Atl |
| 12th West | Conference | 4th East |
| −15 | Goal diff | +7 |
| 7-3-0 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| W1 | Streak | W1 |
| 18% | Playoff odds | 89% |
| <1% | Win division | 29% |
| 84 | 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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Flames vs Lightning: questions
- When do the Flames play the Lightning next?
- Thursday, December 17, 2026: Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.
- What channel is Flames vs Lightning on?
- The next meeting (Thu, Dec 17) airs on The Spot (US) and Sportsnet West (Canada).
- Who won the last Flames vs Lightning game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Thursday, December 17.
- How many times do the Flames and Lightning play this season?
- 2 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 1 in Calgary and 1 in Tampa. 0 played, 2 to go.
- How do the Flames and Lightning compare this season?
- The Calgary Flames are 7-8-0 with 14 points; the Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.