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Lightning game day
Lightning vs.
Jets
Tampa Bay hosts Winnipeg Jets at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Home matchupTBVSWPG
TBVSWPG7:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenThu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentWinnipeg Jets
Winnipeg JetsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Winnipeg Jets at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · The Spot - MTN. Next up: at Nashville Predators on October 31.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Jets at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Winnipeg Jets
Tampa Bay hosts Winnipeg Jets. 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
| WPG | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.83 | 2.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.2 | 23.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 92.3 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 1 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 2.83 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
- WPG · GoalsKyle Connor · 7
- WPG · AssistsMark Scheifele · 5
- WPG · PointsKyle Connor · 10
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