St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Dec. 22, 2026
St. Louis Blues5-5-1, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe St. Louis Blues visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Blues arrive at 5-5-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Blues vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | St. Louis Blues at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | St. Louis Blues |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blues vs Lightning Start?
The Blues vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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 | St. Louis |
| 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 Blues vs Lightning
St. Louis Blues at Tampa Bay Lightning is on TNT, truTV, 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 St. Louis markets.
Blues vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blues 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLSt. Louis BluesSTL | Blues App, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 22 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blues and Lightning
The Blues are 5-5-1, 6th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. 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 | 5-5-1 | 11 | 3-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 35 | 35 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLL | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Blues and the Lightning
St. Louis Blues
The Blues next play vs New York Rangers on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 |  New York RangersNYRSt. Louis BluesSTL | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Florida Panthers on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Florida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blues vs Lightning
What time is Blues vs Lightning on Dec. 22?
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 Blues vs Lightning on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Blues vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The St. Louis Blues are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blues or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 5-5-1 and 11 points for the Blues.
How many times do the Blues and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Blues 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 Blues 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 Blues vs Lightning on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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