Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild, Nov. 7, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild7-3-2, 16 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MINNHL, The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Wild at 7-3-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | MINNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MINNHL, The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Wild Start?
The Lightning vs Wild start time is 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Wild
Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild is on MINNHL, The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 8:00 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 Minnesota and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Wild 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 8 | Minnesota WildMIN2Tampa Bay LightningTBL3 0-2, 2-1, 0-0 | MINNHL, The Spot - MTN | Final | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | MINNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Wild
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Wild are 7-3-2, 2nd in the Central with 16 points and 5-3-2 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 | 7-3-2 | 16 | 4-0-0 | 3-3-2 | 37 | 28 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WLOTWW |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Wild
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Winnipeg JetsWPG | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MINNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10 | Minnesota WildMIN Montreal CanadiensMTL | MINNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Wild
What time is Lightning vs Wild on Nov. 7?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Wild on?
The game is on MINNHL, The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 7-3-2 with 16 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Lightning.
How many times do the Lightning and Wild play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
Does Lightning vs Wild 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 Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Wild on national TV?
No. MINNHL, The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Minnesota and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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