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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC. TV: The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLThursday, January 7, 2027
9:00 PM ETJan 7, 2027
DateJan 7, 2027
Time9:00 PM ET
VenueRogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningVancouver Canucks
Goals per game
3.7
2.8
Goals allowed per game
3.1
4.5
11-4-2Record3-16-1
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding8th in Pacific Division
3-6Road record / home record1-8
LWWWLLast 5LLLLL
L1StreakL6

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningVancouver Canucks
Goals Against Average
3.06
4.50
Shots Against per Game
24.7
30.5
Penalty Kill Percentage
72.9
63.1
Power Play Goals Against
13
24
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.71
2.80
Shots per Game
29.9
21.8
Power Play Goals
12
13
Power Play Percentage
19.4
20.6
Short Handed Goals
0
2
Penalty Minutes
140
204

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Vancouver Canucks
Filip Chytil C · Shoulder - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Mackenzie MacEachern LW · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Thatcher Demko G · Hip - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Tom Willander D · Lower Body
Day-To-Day

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 9, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1-3
Nov 7, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 2-4
Nov 5, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-6
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsL 2-4

Season series

TB leads series 1-0
Jan 7, 2027TB 0, VAN 0
Oct 17, 2026VAN 2, TB 4

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks?

The game is on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks played?

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC.

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