Games / NHL / Dec 17, 2026

Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Calgary Flames (8-9-1) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames.

NHLThursday, December 17, 2026

Calgary Flames8-9-1

7:00 PM ETDec 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateDec 17, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Calgary FlamesTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

2.6

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.1

8-9-1Record11-4-2

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

2-6Road record / home record8-0

WLLWLLast 5LWWWL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Calgary FlamesTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

3.50

3.06

Shots Against per Game

30.1

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

82.1

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.56

3.71

Shots per Game

27.4

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

28.6

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

197

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Calgary Flames

Kevin Bahl D · Achilles - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jonathan Huberdeau LW · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Connor Zary C · Knee - Surgery

Out

Samuel Honzek LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Calgary FlamesWLLWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 4-3

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 3-5

Nov 4, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenL 1-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 2-1

Oct 31, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/17

Jan 9, 2027TB 0, CGY 0

Dec 17, 2026CGY 0, TB 0

Team pages

Calgary Flames
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Calgary Flames: 8-9-1. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Calgary Flames: Kevin Bahl, Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Samuel Honzek. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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