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

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLThursday, April 1, 2027
7:00 PM ETApr 1, 2027
DateApr 1, 2027
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
TVCBJNHL, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsTampa Bay Lightning
Goals per game
2.6
3.7
Goals allowed per game
3.2
3.1
7-9-0Record11-4-2
7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division
1-5Road record / home record8-0
LLWWLLast 5LWWWL
L2StreakL1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsTampa Bay Lightning
Goals Against Average
3.19
3.06
Shots Against per Game
28.1
24.7
Penalty Kill Percentage
73.9
72.9
Power Play Goals Against
12
13
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.44
3.71
Shots per Game
26.6
29.9
Power Play Goals
7
12
Power Play Percentage
17.1
19.4
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Penalty Minutes
140
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

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4
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
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

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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

TV: CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN.

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

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0. 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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