Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Dec. 10, 2026
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Boston Bruins visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Bruins arrive at 9-2-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Bruins vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 |
| 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 | Boston Bruins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Bruins vs Lightning Start?
The Bruins vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 10, 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, Boston |
| 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 Bruins vs Lightning
Boston Bruins 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 Boston markets.
Bruins vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Bruins and the Lightning meet 4 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, Dec 10 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Jan 18 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLBoston BruinsBOS | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 3 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLBoston BruinsBOS | ABC | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Boston BruinsBOSTampa Bay LightningTBL | ABC | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Bruins and Lightning
The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic Division with 19 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9-2-1 | 19 | 5-1-0 | 4-1-1 | 48 | 26 | W2 | 7-2-1 | WWOTWW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Bruins and the Lightning
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play vs New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDBoston BruinsBOS | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Bruins vs Lightning
What time is Bruins vs Lightning on Dec. 10?
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 Bruins 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 Bruins vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Boston Bruins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Bruins or the Lightning?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Lightning.
How many times do the Bruins and Lightning play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Bruins 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 Bruins 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 Bruins vs Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Boston markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)