# NHL

Sharks vs Lightning prediction

San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday 23 February, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 66% chance.

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NHLSeries starts 2/23
Sharks7-8-1
vs
Lightning9-3-2

Benchmark International Arena, TampaTV: NBC Sports BA, The Spot - MTN

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Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Sharks

  • GoalsWill Smith6
  • AssistsMacklin Celebrini11
  • PointsMacklin Celebrini16

Lightning

  • GoalsBrandon Hagel8
  • AssistsNikita Kucherov16
  • PointsNikita Kucherov20

Season averages

SJStatTB
3.31Goals Against Average3.23
30.4Shots Against per Game24.9
84.9Penalty Kill Percentage77.1
8Power Play Goals Against8
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.56Goals For per Game3.69
27.1Shots per Game30.1
12Power Play Goals7
21.8Power Play Percentage15.2
4Short Handed Goals0

Last five games

Sharks

  • Lat BOS6-4
  • Lvs BUF2-0
  • Wvs VAN3-2
  • Lvs OTT5-1
  • Lvs CGY2-1

Lightning

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

Injury report

Sharks

  • Igor ChernyshovInjured Reserve
  • Alexander WennbergInjured Reserve
  • Quentin MustyInjured Reserve
  • Kyle KeyserInjured Reserve

Lightning

  • Zemgus GirgensonsOut
  • Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
TV
NBC Sports BA, The Spot - MTN
Season series
Series starts 2/23

Lightning and Sharks this season

  1. Tue 23 FebSharks at LightningTue 7:00 PM ET
  2. Sat 6 MarLightning at SharksSat 10:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Sharks vs Lightning?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 23 February 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Sharks vs Lightning on?

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

Who is favoured in Sharks 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 66% chance, so a call on them pays x1.52. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Sharks vs Lightning played?

At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Lightning and Sharks play next?

Saturday 6 March 2027 at 10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Sharks.

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