Lightning vs Panthers · as of Thu, Nov 5
As of Thursday, November 5, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers have not met yet this season. They play 4 times in 2026-27. Next game: Saturday, November 28, Lightning at Panthers, 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena on The Spot, Scripps Sports (US).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Saturday, November 28.
Remaining Lightning vs Panthers games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28Sat | Lightning at PanthersAmerant Bank Arena USThe Spot, Scripps Sports | USThe Spot, Scripps Sports | |
| Dec 26Sat | Lightning at PanthersAmerant Bank Arena USThe Spot, Scripps Sports | USThe Spot, Scripps Sports | |
| Feb 16Tue | Panthers at LightningBenchmark International Arena USESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ CASportsnet, TVA Sports | USESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ CASportsnet, TVA Sports | |
| Mar 23Tue | Panthers at LightningBenchmark International Arena USTNT, truTV, HBO Max CASportsnet Pacific | USTNT, truTV, HBO Max CASportsnet Pacific |
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, and both in the Atlantic Division, so they chase the same playoff spots and the same division title. 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
 Lightning | Stat |  Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| 9-3-2 | Record | 9-5-2 |
| 20 | Points | 20 |
| .714 | Points % | .625 |
| 4th Atl | Division | 5th Atl |
| 5th East | Conference | 7th East |
| +7 | Goal diff | +5 |
| 6-2-2 | Last 10 | 7-3-0 |
| W1 | Streak | W1 |
| 89% | Playoff odds | 42% |
| 31% | Win division | 3% |
| 107 | Projected pts | 95 |
| 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.
More Lightning matchups
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Panthers Vs Lightning: questions
- When do the Lightning play the Panthers next?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers, 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena.
- What channel is Lightning vs Panthers on?
- The next meeting (Sat, Nov 28) airs on The Spot, Scripps Sports (US).
- Who won the last Lightning vs Panthers game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Saturday, November 28.
- How many times do the Lightning and Panthers play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Tampa and 2 in Sunrise. 0 played, 4 to go.
- How do the Lightning and Panthers compare this season?
- The Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points; the Florida Panthers are 9-5-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.