Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues, Dec. 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
St. Louis Blues5-5-1, 11 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on Blues App, The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Blues at 5-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13 | Blues App, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Blues Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Blues play at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Blues App, The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Enterprise Center, St. Louis |
| Home team | St. Louis Blues (St. Louis, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Blues Start?
The Lightning vs Blues start time is 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | St. Louis |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Blues
Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues is on Blues App, The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 8:00 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 St. Louis and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Blues in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Blues 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13 | Blues App, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 22 | St. Louis BluesSTLTampa Bay LightningTBL | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Blues
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Blues are 5-5-1, 6th in the Central with 11 points and 4-5-1 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 | |
| 11 | 5-5-1 | 11 | 3-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 35 | 35 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Blues
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
St. Louis Blues
The Blues next play vs Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Blues App.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGSt. Louis BluesSTL | Blues App | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Blues
What time is Lightning vs Blues on Dec. 13?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Blues on?
The game is on Blues App, The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Blues being played?
At Enterprise Center in St. Louis, home of the St. Louis Blues. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Blues?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 5-5-1 and 11 points for the Blues.
How many times do the Lightning and Blues play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Blues 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 Blues end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Blues on national TV?
No. Blues App, The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the St. Louis and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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