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The NHL schedule on Thursday features a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2) and the Seattle Kraken (5-2), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are fifth (with 8 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Kraken are fourth (10 points) in the Western Conference.
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Kraken vs. Lightning: Oct. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 8th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 23.8 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 8.33% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 17th |
Kraken's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 9th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 22.73% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 20th |
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Kraken vs. Lightning Top Players
Lightning
- With one goal and seven assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (eight points).
- With four goals and four assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important contributors for Tampa Bay with his eight points (1.3 per game).
- Tampa Bay's scoring effort is aided by Jake Guentzel's eight points. He's contributed three assists.
- In the five games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .886, 35th in the league.
Kraken
- Chandler Stephenson has scored one goal (0.1 per game) and put up six assists (0.9 per game), contributing to the Seattle offense with seven total points (1.0 per game).
- Jared McCann has racked up seven points this season, with two goals and five assists.
- Jordan Eberle has earned three goals on the season, chipping in three assists.
- Joey Daccord has a 3-1-0 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (18th in the league). He has 105 saves, and has conceded 10 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Kraken vs. Lightning Injury Report
Lightning
Dennis Hildeby: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip)
Kraken
Jacob Melanson: Out (Chest),
Jake O'Brien: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Lindgren: Out (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Wild | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Rangers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Red Wings | W 6-3 | Away |
| 10/11/2026 | Capitals | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |