Games / NHL / Dec 26, 2026

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Florida Panthers (10-7-2) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL. TV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

6:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Florida Panthers10-7-2

DateDec 26, 2026

Time6:00 PM ET

VenueAmerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL

TVScripps Sports, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningFlorida Panthers

Goals per game

3.7

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

11-4-2Record10-7-2

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Atlantic Division

3-6Road record / home record4-2

LWWWLLast 5WLLWL

L1StreakW1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningFlorida Panthers

Goals Against Average

3.06

Shots Against per Game

24.7

25.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

85.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

3.11

Shots per Game

29.9

29.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

23.5

Short Handed Goals

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

Aleksander Barkov C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery

Injured Reserve

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

Florida PanthersWLLWL

Nov 10, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsW 4-1

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

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

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers?

TV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN.

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

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Florida Panthers: 10-7-2.

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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