Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks, March 5, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Anaheim Ducks5-6-0, 10 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 5, 2027. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Ducks at 5-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 5 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Ducks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Ducks play at Honda Center in Anaheim.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Anaheim Ducks |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, March 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Honda Center, Anaheim |
| Home team | Anaheim Ducks (Anaheim, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Ducks Start?
The Lightning vs Ducks start time is 10:00 PM ET on Friday, March 5, 2027. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Anaheim |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Ducks
Tampa Bay Lightning at Anaheim Ducks is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Anaheim and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Ducks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Ducks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 | Anaheim DucksANATampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Mar 5 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Ducks
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Ducks are 5-6-0, 5th in the Pacific with 10 points and 4-6-0 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 | 5-6-0 | 10 | 1-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 32 | 37 | W1 | 4-6-0 | WLLLL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Ducks
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at San Jose Sharks on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 6 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL San Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video, CBJNHL, KCOP.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 7 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJAnaheim DucksANA | Prime Video, CBJNHL, KCOP | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Ducks
What time is Lightning vs Ducks on March 5?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Ducks 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 Ducks being played?
At Honda Center in Anaheim, home of the Anaheim Ducks. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Ducks?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 5-6-0 and 10 points for the Ducks.
How many times do the Lightning and Ducks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Ducks 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 Ducks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Ducks on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Anaheim and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)