Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Nov. 3, 2026
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Detroit Red Wings visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on DSN, The Spot - MTN. The Red Wings arrive at 4-4-3 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, Nov 3 | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Red Wings vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | DSN, The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Red Wings vs Lightning Start?
The Red Wings vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. 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, Detroit |
| 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 Red Wings vs Lightning
Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning is on DSN, The Spot - MTN, 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 Detroit markets.
Red Wings vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Red Wings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Nov 14 | Detroit Red WingsDETTampa Bay LightningTBL | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Red Wings and Lightning
The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. 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 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Red Wings and the Lightning
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on DSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play vs Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHITampa Bay LightningTBL | CHSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Red Wings vs Lightning
What time is Red Wings vs Lightning on Nov. 3?
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 Red Wings vs Lightning on?
The game is on DSN, The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Red Wings vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Detroit Red Wings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Red Wings or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Red Wings and Lightning play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Red Wings 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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings vs Lightning on national TV?
No. DSN, The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Detroit markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.