The Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-1) and the Winnipeg Jets (4-5-3) hit the ice in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are eighth in the Eastern Conference (15 points), and the Jets are 12th in the Western Conference (11 points).
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Jets vs. Lightning: Oct. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 16th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.5 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.67% | 21st |
Jets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.33 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 11th |
| Shots | 27 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.19% | 22nd |
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Jets vs. Lightning Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been critical to Tampa Bay's offense this season, registering 14 points in 11 games.
- With seven goals and six assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the top contributors for Tampa Bay with his 13 points (1.2 per game).
- On 29 shots (for seven goals) and five assists, Jake Guentzel has recorded 12 points this season.
- In the eight games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .884, 45th in the league.
Jets
- Kyle Connor's 12 points make him a vital offensive option for Winnipeg. He has recorded nine goals and three assists in 12 games.
- Cole Perfetti has posted nine total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has six goals and three assists.
- Mark Scheifele has earned two goals on the season, adding six assists.
- Stuart Skinner has a 3-2-3 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 215 saves, and has given up 21 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Jets vs. Lightning Injury Report
Lightning
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip),
Zemgus Girgensons: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Jets
Garrett Brown: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Morrissey: Out (Upper Body),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Undisclosed),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Pectoral)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Golden Knights | W 6-2 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Avalanche | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-4 | Away |
| 10/29/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Panthers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/29/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 11/1/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |