Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Jan. 16, 2027
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 2:30 PMCT
- 1:30 PMMT
- 12:30 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Senators vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 3:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Lightning Start?
The Senators vs Lightning start time is 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027. That is 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain and 12:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:30 PM | Tampa Bay, Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Lightning
Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 3:30 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 Tampa Bay and Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | Ottawa SenatorsOTTTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLOttawa SenatorsOTT | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 16 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 20 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLOttawa SenatorsOTT | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Lightning
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Senators and the Lightning
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play at Florida Panthers on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 | Ottawa SenatorsOTT Florida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Boston Bruins on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 at 1:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Boston BruinsBOS | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Lightning
What time is Senators vs Lightning on Jan. 16?
3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM MT, 12:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Lightning 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 Senators vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Lightning?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 7-3-1 and 15 points for the Lightning.
How many times do the Senators and Lightning play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Senators 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 Senators vs Lightning end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Lightning on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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