New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 11, 2027
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe New Jersey Devils visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, March 11, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Devils arrive at 7-4-0 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, Mar 11 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Devils vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, March 11, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Devils vs Lightning Start?
The Devils vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 11, 2027. 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, New Jersey |
| 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 Devils vs Lightning
New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning is on MSGSN, 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 New Jersey markets.
Devils vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils 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, Jan 21 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Mar 11 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Apr 6 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Lightning
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. 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 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Devils and the Lightning
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 13 | New Jersey DevilsNJD Carolina HurricanesCAR | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs New York Islanders on Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 13 |  New York IslandersNYITampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Lightning
What time is Devils vs Lightning on March 11?
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 Devils vs Lightning on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Devils vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 7-4-0 and 14 points for the Devils.
How many times do the Devils and Lightning play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Devils 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 Devils 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 Devils vs Lightning on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)