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

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-8-0) on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLThursday, November 12, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

7:00 PM ETNov 12, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-8-0

DateNov 12, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueNationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

TVESPN+

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals per game

3.7

2.7

Goals allowed per game

3.1

11-4-2Record7-8-0

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

3-6Road record / home record6-3

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L1StreakL1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningColumbus Blue Jackets

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.13

Shots Against per Game

24.7

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

75.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

2.53

Shots per Game

29.9

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

17.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

126

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

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

Columbus Blue JacketsLWWLL

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

Oct 29, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-3

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

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

The game is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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

TV: ESPN+.

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

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-8-0.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?

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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets played?

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

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