Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Feb. 18, 2027
Anaheim Ducks5-6-0, 10 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Anaheim Ducks visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Ducks arrive at 5-6-0 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, Feb 18 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Ducks vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Anaheim Ducks at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027 |
| 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 | Anaheim Ducks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Ducks vs Lightning Start?
The Ducks vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Feb. 18, 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 |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | Anaheim |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Ducks vs Lightning
Anaheim Ducks 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 Anaheim markets.
Ducks vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Ducks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Mar 5 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLAnaheim DucksANA | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Ducks and Lightning
The Ducks are 5-6-0, 5th in the Pacific Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 4-6-0. 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 | 5-6-0 | 10 | 1-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 32 | 37 | W1 | 4-6-0 | WLLLL | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Ducks and the Lightning
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks next play at Florida Panthers on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | Anaheim DucksANA Florida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTORTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Ducks vs Lightning
What time is Ducks vs Lightning on Feb. 18?
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 Ducks 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 Ducks vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Anaheim Ducks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Ducks or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 5-6-0 and 10 points for the Ducks.
How many times do the Ducks and Lightning play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Ducks 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 Ducks 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 Ducks vs Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Anaheim markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)