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The NHL slate on Thursday includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (12-4-2) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in third place and the Blue Jackets are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.94 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 15th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 21.21% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.55% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 18th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 17.07% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.91% | 23rd |
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with 26 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Jake Guentzel has 10 goals and 12 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 22 total points (1.2 per game).
- Brandon Hagel has created 21 points for Tampa Bay in 18 games this season, netting a goal on 15.7% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 10 assists.
- In the 14 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .885, 36th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Kent Johnson's eight goals and eight assists in 16 games for Columbus add up to 16 total points on the season.
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski is one of the top contributors for Columbus with 14 total points (0.9 per game), with two goals and 12 assists in 16 games.
- Charlie Coyle is a crucial contributor on offense for Columbus with three goals and 10 assists.
- Cam Talbot has a .909 save percentage (13th in the league), with 209 total saves, conceding 21 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put up a 5-3-0 record this season.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Lightning
Brayden Point: Out (Undisclosed)
Blue Jackets
Conor Garland: Out (Upper Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2026 | Wild | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/8/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/11/2026 | Sabres | W 8-3 | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/19/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Stars | W 2-1 | Home |
| 11/6/2026 | Sabres | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/10/2026 | Panthers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 11/12/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/14/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 11/17/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 11/19/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |