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Lightning vs.
Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Monday, December 7, 2026
Home matchupTBVSCBJ
TBVSCBJ7:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenMon, Dec 7 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentColumbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN · CBJNHL. Next up: vs. Boston Bruins on December 10.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Blue Jackets at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Columbus Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay hosts Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on The Spot - MTN · CBJNHL.
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Season so far
| CBJ | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.25 | 3.23 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.1 | 24.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 73.0 | 77.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 10 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.33 | 3.69 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 8
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 14
- TB · PointsNikita Kucherov · 18
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
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