# NHL

Lightning vs Panthers prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers, Saturday 28 November, 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 52% chance.

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NHLSeries starts 11/28
Lightning9-3-2
vs
Panthers8-5-2

Amerant Bank Arena, SunriseTV: ESPN+, Scripps Sports

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Season leaders

Lightning

  • GoalsBrandon Hagel8
  • AssistsNikita Kucherov16
  • PointsNikita Kucherov20

Panthers

  • GoalsBrady Tkachuk8
  • AssistsMatthew Tkachuk17
  • PointsMatthew Tkachuk21

Season averages

TBStatFLA
3.23Goals Against Average2.93
24.9Shots Against per Game24.5
77.1Penalty Kill Percentage83.9
8Power Play Goals Against10
0Short Handed Goals Against0
3.69Goals For per Game3.13
30.1Shots per Game28.7
7Power Play Goals16
15.2Power Play Percentage23.5
0Short Handed Goals1

Last five games

Lightning

  • Lat COL6-3
  • Lat UTA5-4 OT
  • Wvs WPG6-4
  • Lat NSH5-4 SO
  • Wvs DET4-2

Panthers

  • Lat PIT4-0
  • Wat CHI3-2
  • Wat WPG5-1
  • Wvs WPG5-2
  • Lvs DET5-3

Injury report

Lightning

  • Zemgus GirgensonsOut
  • Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve

Panthers

  • Brad MarchandInjured Reserve
  • Aleksander BarkovInjured Reserve
  • Jonah GadjovichInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV
ESPN+, Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN
Season series
Series starts 11/28

Lightning and Panthers this season

  1. Sat 28 NovLightning at PanthersSat 6:00 PM ET
  2. Sat 26 DecLightning at PanthersSat 6:00 PM ET
  3. Tue 16 FebPanthers at LightningTue 7:30 PM ET
  4. Tue 23 MarPanthers at LightningTue 7:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Lightning vs Panthers?

6:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 28 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Lightning vs Panthers on?

ESPN lists ESPN+, Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Lightning vs Panthers?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 52% chance, so a call on them pays x1.91. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Lightning vs Panthers played?

At Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, the home of the Florida Panthers.

How many times do the Lightning and Panthers play this season?

This season's schedule has 4 games between them.

When do the Lightning and Panthers play next?

Saturday 26 December 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Panthers.

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