The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Ottawa Senators on Friday, November 27, 2026. The regular-season matchup is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET as both clubs open their season series.
Ottawa enters the game with an 11-6-1 record and a two-game winning streak. The Senators won 2-1 on the road against the Buffalo Sabres and followed with a 4-2 home victory over the Utah Mammoth. In their three games prior to that stretch, Ottawa lost 6-5 in overtime at the Los Angeles Kings, won 5-1 at the San Jose Sharks, and lost 6-3 at the Anaheim Ducks.
Tampa Bay holds an 11-4-2 record through 17 games. The Lightning dropped a 4-3 decision at the Winnipeg Jets in their last contest. Before that loss, Tampa Bay won 4-2 against the Detroit Red Wings, beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, and earned a 4-3 overtime win at the Minnesota Wild. That stretch began after a 5-4 shootout loss at the Nashville Predators.
Friday marks the first meeting between the Senators and Lightning this season. Both teams enter the afternoon with 11 wins on the year.
Ottawa aims to extend its winning streak to three games, while Tampa Bay returns home after its road game in Winnipeg. With each team having earned points in multiple recent outings, the contest provides an initial look at how the two sides match up this season.
