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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON. TV: The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

7:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

DateDec 5, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCanadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningOttawa Senators

Goals per game

3.7

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.0

11-4-2Record11-6-2

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

3-6Road record / home record6-3

LWWWLLast 5LWWLW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningOttawa Senators

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.00

Shots Against per Game

24.7

27.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

74.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

3.11

Shots per Game

29.9

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

13.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

225

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

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

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

Season series

Series starts 11/27

Mar 20, 2027TB 0, OTT 0

Jan 16, 2027OTT 0, TB 0

Dec 5, 2026TB 0, OTT 0

Nov 27, 2026OTT 0, TB 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators played?

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

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