Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Feb. 13, 2027
Colorado Avalanche6-4-1, 13 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Avalanche arrive at 6-4-1 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Avalanche lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 13 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Avalanche vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Avalanche vs Lightning Start?
The Avalanche vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Avalanche vs Lightning
Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Tampa Bay and Colorado markets.
Avalanche vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Avalanche and the Lightning meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Avalanche lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL3Colorado AvalancheCOL6 0-2, 2-2, 1-2 | The Spot - MTN | Final | |
| Sat, Feb 13 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Avalanche and Lightning
The Avalanche are 6-4-1, 4th in the Central Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6-4-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-3-0 | 47 | 34 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWOT | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Avalanche and the Lightning
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, Feb. 15, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports, CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJColorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports, CBJNHL | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 16 |  Florida PanthersFLATampa Bay LightningTBL | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
FAQ About Avalanche vs Lightning
What time is Avalanche vs Lightning on Feb. 13?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Avalanche vs Lightning on?
The game is on The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Avalanche vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Colorado Avalanche are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Avalanche or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 6-4-1 and 13 points for the Avalanche.
How many times do the Avalanche and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Avalanche lead the season series 1-0.
Does Avalanche vs Lightning count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Avalanche vs Lightning end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Avalanche vs Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Colorado markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.