The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET for this 2026-2027 regular-season game.
Tampa Bay enters the matchup with a 7-3-0 record through 10 games. The Lightning lost their last game 6-3 at the Colorado Avalanche. Before that defeat, Tampa Bay won three straight contests, defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime, the Vancouver Canucks 4-2, and the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2.
Chicago holds a 3-7-0 record and is winless in two straight games. The Blackhawks dropped their last game 4-1 at home against the Montreal Canadiens after falling 4-0 at home against the Dallas Stars. Prior to those two losses, Chicago defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3.
Thursday's game is the first meeting between Chicago and Tampa Bay this season. The Lightning return to their home arena after two games on the road, while the Blackhawks play away from home following a five-game stretch on their home ice.
