Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Nov. 5, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks3-8-0, 6 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Chicago Blackhawks visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CHSN. The Blackhawks arrive at 3-8-0 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | CHSN | Scheduled |
Blackhawks vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CHSN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blackhawks vs Lightning Start?
The Blackhawks vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. 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 | Chicago |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blackhawks vs Lightning
Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning is on CHSN, 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 Chicago markets.
Blackhawks vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blackhawks and the Lightning meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | CHSN | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Mar 8 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLChicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blackhawks and Lightning
The Blackhawks are 3-8-0, 8th in the Central Division with 6 points and a last-10 record of 3-7-0. 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 | 3-8-0 | 6 | 3-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 24 | 43 | L3 | 3-7-0 | LLLWW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Blackhawks and the Lightning
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Chicago BlackhawksCHI Carolina HurricanesCAR | CHSN | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MINNHL, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Minnesota WildMIN | MINNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blackhawks vs Lightning
What time is Blackhawks vs Lightning on Nov. 5?
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 Blackhawks vs Lightning on?
The game is on CHSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blackhawks vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Chicago Blackhawks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blackhawks or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 3-8-0 and 6 points for the Blackhawks.
How many times do the Blackhawks and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Blackhawks 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 Blackhawks 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 Blackhawks vs Lightning on national TV?
No. CHSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Chicago markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)