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The Tampa Bay Lightning (12-4-2) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on November 12, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in third place and the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.94 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 15th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 21.21% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.55% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 18th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 17.07% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.91% | 23rd |
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Lightning
- A productive offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has recorded 26 points.
- Jake Guentzel is another of Tampa Bay's major contributors currently with 22 total points (10 goals and 12 assists) to his name.
- With 21 points through 18 games (11 goals and 10 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 14 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 9-4-1. During those games, he's allowed 40 goals while recording 308 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kent Johnson has scored eight goals (0.5 per game) and dished out eight assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with 16 total points (1.0 per game). He takes 2.1 shots per game, shooting 23.5%.
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski is a leading scorer for Columbus with 14 total points this season. He has scored two goals and added 12 assists in 16 games.
- Charlie Coyle has posted three goals on the season, chipping in 10 assists.
- Cam Talbot is 5-3-0 on the season, allowing 21 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 209 saves with a .909 save percentage (13th in the league).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Lightning
Brayden Point: Out (Undisclosed),
Erik Černák: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Blue Jackets
Conor Garland: Out (Upper Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2026 | Wild | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/8/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/11/2026 | Sabres | W 8-3 | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/19/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Stars | W 2-1 | Home |
| 11/6/2026 | Sabres | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/10/2026 | Panthers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 11/12/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/14/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 11/17/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 11/19/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |