NHLSeries starts 11/5
Blackhawks4-10-1
vs
Lightning9-3-2
CHI 26%74% TB
# NHL
Blackhawks vs Lightning prediction
Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday 5 November, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 74% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Blackhawks
- GoalsRoman Kantserov6
- AssistsPatrick Kane8
- PointsConnor Bedard10
Lightning
- GoalsBrandon Hagel8
- AssistsNikita Kucherov16
- PointsNikita Kucherov20
Season averages
| CHI | Stat | TB |
|---|---|---|
| 3.87 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 30.3 | Shots Against per Game | 24.9 |
| 79.6 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.1 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.20 | Goals For per Game | 3.69 |
| 23.1 | Shots per Game | 30.1 |
| 5 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 10.6 | Power Play Percentage | 15.2 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
Last five games
Blackhawks
- Lvs FLA3-2
- Wvs LA2-1
- Lat DET4-1
- Lat BOS5-4 OT
- Lvs COL5-2
Lightning
- Lat COL6-3
- Lat UTA5-4 OT
- Wvs WPG6-4
- Lat NSH5-4 SO
- Wvs DET4-2
Injury report
Blackhawks
- Bowen ByramInjured Reserve
- Patrick KaneOut
Lightning
- Zemgus GirgensonsOut
- Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- TV
- ESPN+, CHSN, The Spot - MTN
- Season series
- Series starts 11/5
Blackhawks and Lightning this season
- Thu 5 NovBlackhawks at LightningThu 7:00 PM ET
- Mon 8 MarLightning at BlackhawksMon 8:00 PM ET
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- Flyers vs RangersThu 7:00 PM ET
- Bruins vs PenguinsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Stars vs Blue JacketsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Canucks vs JetsThu 8:00 PM ET
- Ducks vs OilersThu 8:00 PM ET
- Predators vs AvalancheThu 9:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Blackhawks vs Lightning?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 5 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Blackhawks vs Lightning on?
ESPN lists ESPN+, CHSN, The Spot - MTN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Blackhawks vs Lightning?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 74% chance, so a call on them pays x1.34. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Blackhawks vs Lightning played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
How many times do the Blackhawks and Lightning play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Blackhawks and Lightning play next?
Monday 8 March 2027 at 8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Blackhawks.
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