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Golden Knights vs.
Lightning
Vegas hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Home matchupVGKVSTB
VGKVSTB10:30 PM ET
T-Mobile Arena
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WhenTue, Oct 20 · 10:30 PM ET
WhereT-Mobile Arena
OpponentTampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Vegas hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is 10:30 PM ET. Listed on ESPN. Next up: at St. Louis Blues on October 22.
The question to watch
How do the Golden Knights match up with Lightning at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Tampa Bay Lightning
Vegas hosts Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| TB | VGK | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.67 | 2.50 |
| Shots Against per Game | 23.8 | 24.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.0 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 4 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.83 | 3.63 |
Leaders
- VGK · GoalsJack Eichel · 4
- VGK · AssistsJack Eichel · 9
- VGK · PointsJack Eichel · 13
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
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