Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames, Jan. 9, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 2:30 PMCT
- 1:30 PMMT
- 12:30 PMPT
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Flames at 4-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Flames Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 3:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary |
| Home team | Calgary Flames (Calgary, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Flames Start?
The Lightning vs Flames start time is 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. That is 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain and 12:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:30 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:30 PM | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 3:30 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 Calgary 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 Flames in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Flames 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, Dec 17 | Calgary FlamesCGYTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 9 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Flames
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific with 8 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 | |
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 11 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Edmonton OilersEDM | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJCalgary FlamesCGY | CBJNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Flames
What time is Lightning vs Flames on Jan. 9?
3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM MT, 12:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Flames 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 Flames being played?
At Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, home of the Calgary Flames. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Flames?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-6-0 and 8 points for the Flames.
How many times do the Lightning and Flames play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Flames 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 Flames end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Flames on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Calgary and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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