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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: What Time & What Channel (Nov 5)

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Chicago Blackhawks4-10-1 Tampa Bay Lightning9-3-2

Thursday, November 5, 2026 路 Benchmark International Arena

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What channel is Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on?

Streaming
ESPN+
Local TV (Chicago Blackhawks)
CHSN
Local TV (Tampa Bay Lightning)
The Spot - MTN

Local broadcasts are usually limited to each team's home market. Out-of-market games typically need the league's streaming package.

What time is the game in your time zone?

Time zoneStart time
Eastern (ET)7:00 PM
Central (CT)6:00 PM
Mountain (MT)5:00 PM
Pacific (PT)4:00 PM

How they come in

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks come in at 4-10-1, seed 15 in the Western Conference. Current streak: L3. They won 1 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they lost to Florida Panthers 2-3 at home.

  • Lvs. Florida Panthers2-3
  • Wvs. Los Angeles Kings2-1
  • L@ Detroit Red Wings1-4
  • L@ Boston Bruins4-5
  • Lvs. Colorado Avalanche2-5

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning come in at 9-3-2, seed 4 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W1. They won 2 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they lost to Colorado Avalanche 3-6 on the road.

  • L@ Colorado Avalanche3-6
  • L@ Utah Mammoth4-5
  • Wvs. Winnipeg Jets6-4
  • L@ Nashville Predators4-5
  • Wvs. Detroit Red Wings4-2

NHL standings

Eastern Conference

#TeamGPWLOTLPTS
1 Carolina Hurricanes 17123226
2 Boston Bruins 16114123
3 Montreal Canadiens 1593321
4 Tampa Bay Lightning 1493220
5 New Jersey Devils 15105020

Western Conference

#TeamGPWLOTLPTS
1 Edmonton Oilers 16112325
2 Minnesota Wild 17113325
3 Vegas Golden Knights 17105222
4 Utah Mammoth 16106020
5 Dallas Stars 1595119
15 Chicago Blackhawks 1541019

Full NHL standings

Frequently asked questions

What time is the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game?

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning starts at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

What channel is Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on?

The game airs streaming on ESPN+; locally on CHSN (Chicago Blackhawks), The Spot - MTN (Tampa Bay Lightning).

Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning being played?

At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.

What are the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning records?

Chicago Blackhawks are 4-10-1 and Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2.

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