Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets, Nov. 12, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Blue Jackets at 4-5-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Blue Jackets Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena, Columbus |
| Home team | Columbus Blue Jackets (Columbus, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Blue Jackets Start?
The Lightning vs Blue Jackets start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Nov. 12, 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 | Columbus, Tampa Bay |
| 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 Lightning vs Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets is on CBJNHL, 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 Columbus and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Blue Jackets in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Blue Jackets 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, Nov 12 | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Dec 7 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJTampa Bay LightningTBL | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJTampa Bay LightningTBL | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Blue Jackets
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan with 8 points and 4-5-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW | |
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on DSN, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 |  Detroit Red WingsDETTampa Bay LightningTBL | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Blue Jackets
What time is Lightning vs Blue Jackets on Nov. 12?
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 Lightning vs Blue Jackets on?
The game is on CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Blue Jackets being played?
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Blue Jackets?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Lightning and Blue Jackets play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Blue Jackets 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 Lightning vs Blue Jackets 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 Lightning vs Blue Jackets on national TV?
No. CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Columbus and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)