Lightning vs Red Wings · as of Tue, Nov 3
As of Tuesday, November 3, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings have not met yet this season. They play 4 times in 2026-27. Next game: Tuesday, November 3, Red Wings at Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena on The Spot, Detroit SportsNet (US).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Tuesday, November 3.
Remaining Lightning vs Red Wings games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3Tue | Red Wings at LightningBenchmark International Arena USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet | USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet | |
| Nov 14Sat | Red Wings at LightningBenchmark International Arena USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet | USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet | |
| Dec 20Sun | Lightning at Red WingsLittle Caesars Arena USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet CASportsnet One, TVA Sports | USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet CASportsnet One, TVA Sports | |
| Jan 23Sat | Lightning at Red WingsLittle Caesars Arena USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet CASportsnet | USThe Spot, Detroit SportsNet CASportsnet |
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 |  Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| 8-3-2 | Record | 7-5-3 |
| 18 | Points | 17 |
| .692 | Points % | .567 |
| 4th Atl | Division | 8th Atl |
| 5th East | Conference | 10th East |
| +5 | Goal diff | 0 |
| 6-2-2 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| OT1 | Streak | W1 |
| 85% | Playoff odds | 31% |
| 23% | Win division | 2% |
| 105 | Projected pts | 92 |
| 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 Red Wings: questions
- When do the Lightning play the Red Wings next?
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.
- What channel is Lightning vs Red Wings on?
- The next meeting (Tue, Nov 3) airs on The Spot, Detroit SportsNet (US).
- Who won the last Lightning vs Red Wings game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Tuesday, November 3.
- How many times do the Lightning and Red Wings play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Tampa and 2 in Detroit. 0 played, 4 to go.
- How do the Lightning and Red Wings compare this season?
- The Tampa Bay Lightning are 8-3-2 with 18 points; the Detroit Red Wings are 7-5-3 with 17 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.