Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks, March 6, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Sharks at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 6 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, March 6, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Sharks Start?
The Lightning vs Sharks start time is 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 6, 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 | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Sharks
Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks is on NBC Sports BA, 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 San Jose and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Sharks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 | San Jose SharksSJSTampa Bay LightningTBL | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 6 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Sharks
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific with 13 points and 4-5-1 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 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Sharks
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, March 8, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 8 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Chicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play at Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 9 | San Jose SharksSJS Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Sharks
What time is Lightning vs Sharks on March 6?
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 Sharks on?
The game is on NBC Sports BA. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Sharks?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Sharks.
How many times do the Lightning and Sharks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Sharks 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 Sharks 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 Sharks on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the San Jose and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)