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Lightning vs.
Blackhawks
Tampa Bay hosts Chicago Blackhawks at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Home matchupTBVSCHI
TBVSCHI7:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenThu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentChicago Blackhawks
Chicago BlackhawksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Chicago Blackhawks at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN · CHSN. Next up: at Minnesota Wild on November 7.
The question to watch
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Three things to watch
A look at Chicago Blackhawks
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Where to watch
Listed on The Spot - MTN · CHSN.
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Season so far
| CHI | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.14 | 2.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.9 | 23.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 75.0 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.43 | 2.83 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
- CHI · GoalsRoman Kantserov · 3
- CHI · AssistsAnton Frondell · 5
- CHI · PointsAnton Frondell · 6
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