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The Tampa Bay Lightning (9-3-2) and the Chicago Blackhawks (4-11-1) meet in Tampa, Florida on November 5, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are fifth in the Eastern Conference (20 points), while the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (9 points).
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Blackhawks vs. Lightning: Nov. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 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 | 3.71 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.6 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 16.33% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.92% | 16th |
Blackhawks' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.25 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.94 | 31st |
| Shots | 22.8 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 10% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.85% | 15th |
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Blackhawks vs. Lightning Top Players
Lightning
- A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 20 points.
- With eight goals and eight assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 16 points (1.1 per game).
- Jake Guentzel has created 14 points for Tampa Bay in 14 games this season, netting a goal on 21.1% of his shots and recording eight goals and six assists.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 7 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 32 goals with 232 saves.
Blackhawks
- Ryan Ellis has scored goals ( per game) and put up assists ( per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with total points ( per game). He takes shots per game, shooting 0%.
- Connor Bedard is one of the top contributors for Chicago with 12 total points (1.2 per game), with four goals and eight assists in 10 games.
- Roman Kantserov has posted seven goals on the season, chipping in two assists.
- Spencer Knight is 4-9-0 in 13 games this season, conceding 43 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 354 saves and an .892 save percentage (27th in the league).
Blackhawks vs. Lightning Injury Report
Lightning
Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Lower Body),
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip)
Blackhawks
Bowen Byram: Out (Upper Body),
Patrick Kane: Out (Upper Body),
Ryan Ellis: Out For Season (Back)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2026 | Jets | W 6-4 | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Predators | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-2 | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 11/8/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/11/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2026 | Bruins | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/2/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Home |
| 11/4/2026 | Panthers | L 5-3 | Away |
| 11/5/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 11/7/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 11/14/2026 | Jets | - | Home |