NHLSeries starts 12/17
Flames7-8-0
vs
Lightning9-3-2
CGY 36%64% TB
# NHL
Flames vs Lightning prediction
Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday 17 December, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 64% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Flames
- GoalsJoel Farabee5
- AssistsMatt Coronato11
- PointsJoel Farabee15
Lightning
- GoalsBrandon Hagel8
- AssistsNikita Kucherov14
- PointsNikita Kucherov18
Season averages
| CGY | Stat | TB |
|---|---|---|
| 3.53 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 29.9 | Shots Against per Game | 24.9 |
| 83.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.1 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.53 | Goals For per Game | 3.69 |
| 28.1 | Shots per Game | 30.1 |
| 11 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 30.6 | Power Play Percentage | 15.2 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
Last five games
Flames
- Wvs TOR5-2
- Lat EDM4-0
- Wvs SEA6-2
- Lat COL5-2
- Wat SJ2-1
Lightning
- Lat COL6-3
- Lat UTA5-4 OT
- Wvs WPG6-4
- Lat NSH5-4 SO
- Wvs DET4-2
Injury report
Flames
- Brennan OthmannOut
- Connor ZaryOut
- Devin CooleyInjured Reserve
- Jonathan HuberdeauInjured Reserve
- Samuel HonzekInjured Reserve
Lightning
- Zemgus GirgensonsOut
- Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- TV
- The Spot - MTN
- Season series
- Series starts 12/17
Flames and Lightning this season
- Thu 17 DecFlames at LightningThu 7:00 PM ET
- Sat 9 JanLightning at FlamesSat 3:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Flames vs Lightning?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 17 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Flames vs Lightning on?
ESPN lists The Spot - MTN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Flames 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 64% chance, so a call on them pays x1.56. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Flames vs Lightning played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
How many times do the Flames and Lightning play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Flames and Lightning play next?
Saturday 9 January 2027 at 3:30 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Flames.
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