Games / NHL / Nov 25, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLWednesday, November 25, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

7:00 PM ETNov 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateNov 25, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

4.1

3.7

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.1

14-3-2Record11-4-2

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

8-3Road record / home record8-0

WWLWWLast 5LWWWL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.06

Shots Against per Game

22.4

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

3.71

Shots per Game

33.3

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

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 11/25

Feb 27, 2027TB 0, CAR 0

Dec 28, 2026TB 0, CAR 0

Nov 25, 2026CAR 0, TB 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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