Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Feb. 16, 2027
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. The Panthers arrive at 5-4-2 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 16 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Lightning Start?
The Panthers vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay, Florida |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Panthers vs Lightning
Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Tampa Bay and Florida markets.
Panthers vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Lightning meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Feb 16 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 23 | Florida PanthersFLATampa Bay LightningTBL | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Lightning
The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Lightning
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs New Jersey Devils on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDFlorida PanthersFLA | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 |  Anaheim DucksANATampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Lightning
What time is Panthers vs Lightning on Feb. 16?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Panthers vs Lightning on?
The game is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Panthers vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Panthers.
How many times do the Panthers and Lightning play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Panthers vs Lightning 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 Panthers vs Lightning end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Panthers vs Lightning on national TV?
Yes. ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.