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

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Florida Panthers (9-7-2) on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLSaturday, November 28, 2026
6:00 PM ETNov 28, 2026
DateNov 28, 2026
Time6:00 PM ET
VenueAmerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TVESPN+

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningFlorida Panthers
Goals per game
3.7
3.1
Goals allowed per game
3.1
3.1
11-4-2Record9-7-2
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Atlantic Division
3-6Road record / home record4-2
LWWWLLast 5LLWLW
L1StreakL2

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningFlorida Panthers
Goals Against Average
3.06
3.06
Shots Against per Game
24.7
25.3
Penalty Kill Percentage
72.9
85.7
Power Play Goals Against
13
11
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.71
3.11
Shots per Game
29.9
29.5
Power Play Goals
12
19
Power Play Percentage
19.4
23.5
Short Handed Goals
0
1
Penalty Minutes
140
292

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers
Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed
Out
Brad Marchand LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery
Injured Reserve

Recent form

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
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
Oct 30, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 5-2

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

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers?

The game is on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers?

TV: ESPN+.

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

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Florida Panthers: 9-7-2.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers?

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

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers played?

Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

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