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Lightning game day
Lightning vs.
Canucks
Tampa Bay hosts Vancouver Canucks at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Home matchupTBVSVAN
TBVSVAN4:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenSat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentVancouver Canucks
Vancouver CanucksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Vancouver Canucks at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 4:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · The Spot - MTN. Next up: at Vegas Golden Knights on October 20.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Canucks at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Vancouver Canucks
Tampa Bay hosts Vancouver Canucks. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · The Spot - MTN.
WatchESPN+ · The Spot - MTN
Season so far
| VAN | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.75 | 2.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 31.6 | 23.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 57.1 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 12 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.25 | 2.83 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
- VAN · GoalsPaul Cotter · 4
- VAN · AssistsElias Pettersson · 7
- VAN · PointsElias Pettersson · 9
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Benchmark International Arena
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