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Lightning game day
Lightning vs.
Flames
Tampa Bay hosts Calgary Flames at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Home matchupTBVSCGY
TBVSCGY7:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenThu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentCalgary Flames
Calgary FlamesContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Calgary Flames at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN. Next up: at Toronto Maple Leafs on December 19.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Flames at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay hosts Calgary Flames. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on The Spot - MTN.
WatchThe Spot - MTN
Season so far
| CGY | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.83 | 2.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 85.0 | 80.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.00 | 2.83 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
- CGY · GoalsAydar Suniev · 2
- CGY · AssistsJoel Farabee · 4
- CGY · PointsJoel Farabee · 4
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Benchmark International Arena
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