Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Dec. 7, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Lightning Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 7, 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, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| 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 Blue Jackets vs Lightning
Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning is on CBJNHL, 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 Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Lightning meet 3 times 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 12 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Dec 7 | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Apr 1 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJTampa Bay LightningTBL | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Lightning
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Lightning
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 |  Minnesota WildMINColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, MINNHL | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Boston Bruins on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 |  Boston BruinsBOSTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Lightning
What time is Blue Jackets vs Lightning on Dec. 7?
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 Blue Jackets vs Lightning on?
The game is on CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Lightning play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets vs Lightning on national TV?
No. CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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