Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers, Jan. 11, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 7:30 PMCT
- 6:30 PMMT
- 5:30 PMPT
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Jan. 11, 2027. Puck drop is 8:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Oilers at 8-2-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 11 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Oilers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Oilers play at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Rogers Place, Edmonton |
| Home team | Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Oilers Start?
The Lightning vs Oilers start time is 8:30 PM ET on Monday, Jan. 11, 2027. That is 7:30 PM Central, 6:30 PM Mountain and 5:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:30 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 7:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:30 PM | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Oilers
Tampa Bay Lightning at Edmonton Oilers is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 8:30 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 Edmonton 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 Oilers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Oilers 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, Nov 19 | Edmonton OilersEDMTampa Bay LightningTBL | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Jan 11 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Oilers
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific with 17 points and 8-2-0 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 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Oilers
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKTampa Bay LightningTBL | Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play vs San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 13 |  San Jose SharksSJSEdmonton OilersEDM | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Oilers
What time is Lightning vs Oilers on Jan. 11?
8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT, 6:30 PM MT, 5:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Oilers 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 Oilers being played?
At Rogers Place in Edmonton, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Oilers?
The Oilers. They are 8-2-1 with 17 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Lightning.
How many times do the Lightning and Oilers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Oilers 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 Oilers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Oilers on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Edmonton and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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