Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 25, 2027
Philadelphia Flyers3-7-3, 9 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Philadelphia Flyers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, March 25, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Flyers arrive at 3-7-3 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 25 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Flyers vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Flyers vs Lightning Start?
The Flyers vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 25, 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, Philadelphia |
| 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 Flyers vs Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning is on ESPN, 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 Philadelphia markets.
Flyers vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Flyers and the Lightning meet 3 times 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | Philadelphia FlyersPHI1Tampa Bay LightningTBL4 0-1, 1-1, 0-2 | NBC Sports Phil | Final | |
| Wed, Feb 3 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLPhiladelphia FlyersPHI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Mar 25 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Flyers and Lightning
The Flyers are 3-7-3, 7th in the Metropolitan Division with 9 points and a last-10 record of 3-6-1. 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 | 3-7-3 | 9 | 2-3-2 | 1-4-1 | 24 | 42 | L1 | 3-6-1 | LWWWL | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Flyers and the Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers next play at Florida Panthers on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 27 | Philadelphia FlyersPHI Florida PanthersFLA | NBC Sports Phil, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs New York Rangers on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 27 |  New York RangersNYRTampa Bay LightningTBL | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Flyers vs Lightning
What time is Flyers vs Lightning on March 25?
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 Flyers vs Lightning on?
The game is on ESPN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Flyers vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Philadelphia Flyers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Flyers or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 3-7-3 and 9 points for the Flyers.
How many times do the Flyers and Lightning play in 2026-27?
3 times. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
Does Flyers 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 Flyers 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 Flyers vs Lightning on national TV?
Yes. ESPN is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)