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Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLThursday, January 14, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

7:00 PM ETJan 14, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateJan 14, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVScripps Sports, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

3.4

3.7

Goals allowed per game

2.7

3.1

12-5-2Record11-4-2

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

6-4Road record / home record8-0

WWWLLLast 5LWWWL

W3StreakL1

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

2.63

3.06

Shots Against per Game

25.8

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

3.71

Shots per Game

28.5

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

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

Season series

TB leads series 1-0

Jan 14, 2027VGK 0, TB 0

Oct 20, 2026TB 6, VGK 2

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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