Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Final Score, Oct. 17, 2026
Vancouver Canucks2-10-1, 5 pts
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning final score on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026: the Lightning beat the Canucks 4-2. The Canucks led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Canucks 2, Lightning 4.
Canucks vs Lightning Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
Canucks vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 4:00 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Canucks 2, Lightning 4 |
Canucks vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Canucks and the Lightning meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Lightning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | 1-0, 1-2, 0-2 | The Spot - MTN | Final | |
| Thu, Jan 7 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLVancouver CanucksVAN | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Canucks and Lightning
The Canucks are 2-10-1, 8th in the Pacific Division with 5 points and a last-10 record of 0-9-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2-10-1 | 5 | 1-5-0 | 1-5-1 | 37 | 60 | L4 | 0-9-1 | LLLLOT | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Canucks and the Lightning
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks next play at Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KCOP.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | Vancouver CanucksVAN Anaheim DucksANA | Prime Video, KCOP | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Canucks vs Lightning
Who won Canucks vs Lightning on Oct. 17, 2026?
The Lightning beat the Canucks 4-2. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
What was the Canucks vs Lightning score by period?
The Canucks led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Canucks 2, Lightning 4.
Did Canucks vs Lightning go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Canucks vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Vancouver Canucks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Canucks or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 2-10-1 and 5 points for the Canucks.
How many times do the Canucks and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
Does Canucks 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.
When do the Canucks and Lightning play again?
On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)