Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils, Jan. 21, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Devils at 7-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Devils Start?
The Lightning vs Devils start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 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 | New Jersey, 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 Devils
Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils is on MSGSN, 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 New Jersey and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Devils 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, Jan 21 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Mar 11 | New Jersey DevilsNJDTampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Devils
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 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 | |
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Devils
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on DSN, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Detroit Red WingsDET | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on MSG2, NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | New Jersey DevilsNJD Philadelphia FlyersPHI | MSG2, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Devils
What time is Lightning vs Devils on Jan. 21?
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 Devils on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Devils?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 7-4-0 and 14 points for the Devils.
How many times do the Lightning and Devils play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Devils 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 Devils 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 Devils on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New Jersey and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)