Hurricanes vs Lightning · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning have not met yet this season. They play 3 times in 2026-27. Next game: Wednesday, November 25, Hurricanes at Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena on TNT, truTV, HBO Max (US).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Wednesday, November 25.
Remaining Hurricanes vs Lightning games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25Wed | Hurricanes at LightningBenchmark International Arena USTNT, truTV, HBO Max | USTNT, truTV, HBO Max | |
| Dec 28Mon | Lightning at HurricanesLenovo Center USHurricanes Hockey Network, The Spot | USHurricanes Hockey Network, The Spot | |
| Feb 27Sat | Lightning at HurricanesLenovo Center USHurricanes Hockey Network, WRAL, The Spot | USHurricanes Hockey Network, WRAL, 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
 Hurricanes | Stat |  Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 12-3-2 | Record | 9-3-2 |
| 26 | Points | 20 |
| .765 | Points % | .714 |
| 1st Met | Division | 3rd Atl |
| 1st East | Conference | 4th East |
| +24 | Goal diff | +7 |
| 7-2-1 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| L1 | Streak | W1 |
| 99% | Playoff odds | 89% |
| 81% | Win division | 29% |
| 114 | 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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Hurricanes Vs Lightning: questions
- When do the Hurricanes play the Lightning next?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026: Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.
- What channel is Hurricanes vs Lightning on?
- The next meeting (Wed, Nov 25) airs on TNT, truTV, HBO Max (US).
- Who won the last Hurricanes vs Lightning game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Wednesday, November 25.
- How many times do the Hurricanes and Lightning play this season?
- 3 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Raleigh and 1 in Tampa. 0 played, 3 to go.
- How do the Hurricanes and Lightning compare this season?
- The Carolina Hurricanes are 12-3-2 with 26 points; the Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.