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Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 3:30 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 Ottawa Senators.

NHLSaturday, January 16, 2027

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

3:30 PM ETJan 16, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateJan 16, 2027

Time3:30 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Ottawa SenatorsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

3.2

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.0

3.1

11-6-2Record11-4-2

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

5-5Road record / home record8-0

LWWLWLast 5LWWWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Ottawa SenatorsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

3.00

3.06

Shots Against per Game

27.4

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

74.6

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.11

3.71

Shots per Game

25.7

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

13.2

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

225

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Nick Cousins C · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

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 11/27

Mar 20, 2027TB 0, OTT 0

Jan 16, 2027OTT 0, TB 0

Dec 5, 2026TB 0, OTT 0

Nov 27, 2026OTT 0, TB 0

Team pages

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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