The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET in the first matchup of the 2026-2027 season between the two clubs.
Tampa Bay enters the contest with a 7-2-0 record and carries a three-game winning streak. The Lightning earned victories in each of their last three outings, beating the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-2, and winning 6-2 at the Vegas Golden Knights.
Winnipeg comes into the game with a 4-3-2 record and is winless in three straight games (0-2-1). The Jets dropped a 4-3 overtime decision at the Chicago Blackhawks, lost 3-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, and fell 2-1 at the St. Louis Blues in their most recent contest.
This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the franchises. Tampa Bay brings momentum from its three consecutive victories, while Winnipeg aims to end its three-game slide at Benchmark International Arena.
