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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-8-0) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: CBJNHL, WWHO, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLMonday, December 7, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-8-0

7:00 PM ETDec 7, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateDec 7, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVCBJNHL, WWHO, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

2.7

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.1

7-8-0Record11-4-2

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

1-5Road record / home record8-0

LWWLLLast 5LWWWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

3.13

3.06

Shots Against per Game

28.1

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

3.71

Shots per Game

25.8

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Columbus Blue JacketsLWWLL

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Oct 29, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-3

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 11/12

Apr 1, 2027CBJ 0, TB 0

Dec 7, 2026CBJ 0, TB 0

Nov 12, 2026TB 0, CBJ 0

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

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

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: CBJNHL, WWHO, The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-8-0. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

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

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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