Last updated· automatic
Time confirmed(Dec 8, 00:00 UTC)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs 
Columbus Blue Jackets
Benchmark International Arena
(Dec 8, 00:00 UTC)Benchmark International Arena
Fan pulse
Tampa Bay Lightning34%
Columbus Blue Jackets66%
Match preview & Stats
Official match records · Independent analytics
Tampa Bay LightningvsColumbus Blue JacketsOverview
Tampa Bay LightningColumbus Blue Jackets
- Win Rate
- 60%
- 50%
- Avg Goals Scored
- 4
- 2.5
- Avg Goals Conceded
- 3.4
- 2.8
Win Rate
60%
Tampa Bay Lightning
50%
Columbus Blue Jackets
Avg Goals Scored
4
Tampa Bay Lightning
2.5
Columbus Blue Jackets
Avg Goals Conceded
3.4
Tampa Bay Lightning
2.8
Columbus Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay LightningHome Team
Last 5 (Overall):
WWLWL
Last 5 Home:
WWWWW
Columbus Blue JacketsAway Team
Last 5 (Overall):
WWLLW
Last 5 Away:
LLWLL
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
60%
50%
Avg Goals Scored
4
2.5
Avg Goals Conceded
3.4
2.8
Match Context
- Tampa Bay Lightning have found the net 22 times over their last five games.
- They beat Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 last time out.
- Columbus Blue Jackets have hit 16 goals in the same period while letting in 12.
Calculated from recent official matches. Purely informational, non-wagering neutral statistics.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning?
- Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning is scheduled to start on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 00:00 UTC.
- Where is Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning played?
- Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning will be played at Benchmark International Arena.
- What competition is Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning in?
- Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning is part of the NHL.
- How long until Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning starts?
- Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning starts on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. The countdown at the top of the page shows the time left, live.
Local start times
| New York (EST) | Mon, Dec 7, 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Mon, Dec 7, 16:00 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Tue, Dec 8, 00:00 |
| Central Europe (GMT+1) | Tue, Dec 8, 01:00 |
| India (GMT+5:30) | Tue, Dec 8, 05:30 |
| Japan (GMT+9) | Tue, Dec 8, 09:00 |
| Sydney (GMT+11) | Tue, Dec 8, 11:00 |
| Brazil (GMT-3) | Mon, Dec 7, 21:00 |