Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken, Jan. 5, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 8:40 PMCT
- 7:40 PMMT
- 6:40 PMPT
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Puck drop is 9:40 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Kraken at 7-4-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Kraken Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:40 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle |
| Home team | Seattle Kraken (Seattle, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Kraken Start?
The Lightning vs Kraken start time is 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. That is 8:40 PM Central, 7:40 PM Mountain and 6:40 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:40 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 8:40 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:40 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:40 PM | Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:40 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:10 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Kraken
Tampa Bay Lightning at Seattle Kraken is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 9:40 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 Seattle and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Kraken in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Kraken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15 | Seattle KrakenSEA3Tampa Bay LightningTBL4 1-1, 0-1, 2-1, OT 0-1 | The Spot - MTN | Final/OT | |
| Tue, Jan 5 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Kraken
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific with 15 points and 6-3-1 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 | |
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Kraken
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Vancouver CanucksVAN | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play at Colorado Avalanche on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8 | Seattle KrakenSEA Colorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Kraken
What time is Lightning vs Kraken on Jan. 5?
9:40 PM ET (8:40 PM CT, 7:40 PM MT, 6:40 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Kraken 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 Kraken being played?
At Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home of the Seattle Kraken. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Kraken?
They are level on 15 points. The Lightning are 7-3-1 and the Kraken are 7-4-1.
How many times do the Lightning and Kraken play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
Does Lightning vs Kraken 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 Kraken end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:10 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Kraken on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Seattle and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)