Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The St. Louis Blues (7-8-2) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Tuesday, December 22, 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 St. Louis Blues.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

St. Louis Blues7-8-2

7:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateDec 22, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

St. Louis BluesTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

2.9

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.1

7-8-2Record11-4-2

7th in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

3-7Road record / home record8-0

LLLWWLast 5LWWWL

L3StreakL1

Team stats

St. Louis BluesTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

3.12

3.06

Shots Against per Game

28.8

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

84.4

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

3.71

Shots per Game

27.1

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.4

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

125

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

St. Louis Blues

Torey Krug D · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Dillon Dube C · Neck - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Tyler Tucker D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

St. Louis BluesLLLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-3

Nov 5, 2026 · at New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at New York RangersL 1-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsW 4-1

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 12/13

Dec 22, 2026STL 0, TB 0

Dec 13, 2026TB 0, STL 0

Team pages

St. Louis Blues
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning?

St. Louis Blues: 7-8-2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: St. Louis Blues: Torey Krug, Dillon Dube, Tyler Tucker. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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