Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks
Tampa Bay Lightning host Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) at Benchmark International Arena in the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Chicago Blackhawks have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, CHSN, The Spot - MTN (In the United States · ESPN)
Preview in numbers
- United States time: 7:00 PM (ET), Thursday November 5, 2026. On TV: ESPN+, CHSN, The Spot - MTN (ESPN).
- Tampa Bay Lightning have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Chicago Blackhawks have gone 3 without a win.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
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Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 24 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | LWWLL |
| 3 |  Canadiens | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 18 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Lightning | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 17 | WWLLW |
| 5 |  Senators | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | WLWLL |
| 6 |  Capitals | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLWWW |
| 7 |  Devils | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | WWWWL |
| 8 |  Panthers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | WLLWW |
| 9 |  Islanders | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | WLLWW |
| 10 |  Maple Leafs | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 16 | WWWLL |
| 11 |  Sabres | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | LLLWW |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | LWLWW |
| 13 |  Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 12 | LLWWL |
| 15 |  Blue Jackets | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | LLWWL |
| 16 |  Flyers | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 10 | WWLLL |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wild | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | LWWWL |
| 2 |  Oilers | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 | WWLLW |
| 3 |  Golden Knights | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | WLLLW |
| 4 |  Mammoth | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | WLWLW |
| 5 |  Kraken | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 17 | LWWLW |
| 6 |  Avalanche | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | LLWLW |
| 7 |  Stars | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 8 |  Sharks | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | WWLLW |
| 9 |  Blues | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | WWLLW |
| 10 |  Predators | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | LLWLL |
| 11 |  Ducks | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | LLWLL |
| 12 |  Jets | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | LLLLL |
| 13 |  Flames | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | WWWWL |
| 14 |  Kings | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 10 | WLWLW |
| 15 |  Blackhawks | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | LLLWL |
| 16 |  Canucks | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | LLLWL |
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What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks start?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) starts on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM (ET) at Benchmark International Arena.
Where to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks is shown on ESPN+, CHSN and The Spot - MTN.
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