Games / NHL / Dec 28, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC. TV: The Spot - MTN, CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLMonday, December 28, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

7:00 PM ETDec 28, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateDec 28, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVThe Spot - MTN, CARNHL

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

3.7

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.4

11-4-2Record14-3-2

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

3-6Road record / home record6-2

LWWWLLast 5WWLWW

L1StreakW2

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

3.06

2.32

Shots Against per Game

24.7

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

4.11

Shots per Game

29.9

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

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

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Season series

Series starts 11/25

Feb 27, 2027TB 0, CAR 0

Dec 28, 2026TB 0, CAR 0

Nov 25, 2026CAR 0, TB 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: The Spot - MTN, CARNHL.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes?

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

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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