Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks, Jan. 7, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Vancouver Canucks2-10-1, 5 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Canucks at 2-10-1. 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, Jan 7 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Canucks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canucks play at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Rogers Arena, Vancouver |
| Home team | Vancouver Canucks (Vancouver, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Canucks Start?
The Lightning vs Canucks start time is 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | Vancouver |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Canucks
Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Vancouver and Tampa Bay markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Lightning vs Canucks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Canucks meet twice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | Vancouver CanucksVAN2Tampa Bay LightningTBL4 1-0, 1-2, 0-2 | The Spot - MTN | Final | |
| Thu, Jan 7 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Canucks
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Canucks are 2-10-1, 8th in the Pacific with 5 points and 0-9-1 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 | |
| 13 | 2-10-1 | 5 | 1-5-0 | 1-5-1 | 37 | 60 | L4 | 0-9-1 | LLLLOT |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Canucks
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Calgary Flames on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Calgary FlamesCGY | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks next play vs Florida Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 |  Florida PanthersFLAVancouver CanucksVAN | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Canucks
What time is Lightning vs Canucks on Jan. 7?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Canucks 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 Lightning vs Canucks being played?
At Rogers Arena in Vancouver, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Canucks?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 2-10-1 and 5 points for the Canucks.
How many times do the Lightning and Canucks play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
Does Lightning vs Canucks 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 Canucks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Canucks on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Vancouver and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)