Games / NHL / Feb 16, 2027

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Florida Panthers (10-7-2) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers.

NHLTuesday, February 16, 2027

Florida Panthers10-7-2

7:30 PM ETFeb 16, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateFeb 16, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVDisney+/ESPN+/Hulu

Team comparison

Florida PanthersTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

3.2

3.7

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.1

10-7-2Record11-4-2

5th in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

6-7Road record / home record8-0

WLLWLLast 5LWWWL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Florida PanthersTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

2.95

3.06

Shots Against per Game

25.9

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.9

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.16

3.71

Shots per Game

29.4

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

24.4

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

306

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Florida Panthers

Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed

Out

Brad Marchand LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

Aleksander Barkov C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Florida PanthersWLLWL

Nov 10, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsW 4-1

Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5

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 11/28

Mar 23, 2027FLA 0, TB 0

Feb 16, 2027FLA 0, TB 0

Dec 26, 2026TB 0, FLA 0

Nov 28, 2026TB 0, FLA 0

Team pages

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu.

What are the records of the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Florida Panthers: 10-7-2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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