How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-1) at Columbus Blue Jackets (4-5-0). Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena. Watch on ESPN+, The Spot - MTN or CBJNHL.
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Thu, Nov 12 · ET
Where to watch
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
Local channels
- The Spot - MTNLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
- CBJNHLLocal channel, only in the teams' home areas. TV channel. Available with cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service.
Preview
The Lightning (7-3-1) visit the Blue Jackets (4-5-0) at Nationwide Arena, Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM ET.
The Lightning have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth.
The Blue Jackets have won 2 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 2-1 OT against Vegas Golden Knights.
They last met on Tue, Mar 10, 2026, when the Blue Jackets won 5-2.
Players to watch: Brandon Hagel (Lightning's goals leader, 7) and Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets' goals leader, 4).
On the injury report for the Lightning: Yanni Gourde (injured reserve).
The game is on ESPN+.
Injury report
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman D | Day-To-Day | Lower Body |
| Zemgus Girgensons C | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed |
| Yanni Gourde C | Injured Reserve | Hip |
Columbus Blue Jackets
No injuries reported.
Head-to-head
- Tue, Mar 10, 2026Columbus Blue Jackets 5atTampa Bay Lightning 2
- Sat, Jan 24, 2026Tampa Bay Lightning 5atColumbus Blue Jackets 8
- Sat, Oct 18, 2025Tampa Bay Lightning 2atColumbus Blue Jackets 3
- Tue, Mar 4, 2025Columbus Blue Jackets 2atTampa Bay Lightning 6
- Tue, Dec 17, 2024Columbus Blue Jackets 3atTampa Bay Lightning 5
Recent formnewest first
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sat, Oct 24 L 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth
- Fri, Oct 23 L 6-3 at Colorado Avalanche
- Tue, Oct 20 W 6-2 at Vegas Golden Knights
- Sat, Oct 17 W 4-2 vs Vancouver Canucks
- Thu, Oct 15 W 4-3 OT vs Seattle Kraken
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Sat, Oct 24 W 2-1 OT vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Tue, Oct 20 L 6-2 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Sun, Oct 18 L 2-1 at Minnesota Wild
- Sat, Oct 17 W 1-0 OT vs New York Rangers
- Tue, Oct 13 L 7-3 vs Florida Panthers
Key players
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Goals | Brandon Hagel 7 |
| Assists | Nikita Kucherov 10 |
| Points | Nikita Kucherov 14 |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Goals | Kent Johnson 4 |
| Assists | Charlie Coyle 7 |
| Points | Charlie Coyle 8 |
Questions
Is there a free Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets live stream?
No. ESPN+, The Spot - MTN or CBJNHL needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets on?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets is on ESPN+, The Spot - MTN or CBJNHL.
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets start?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets starts Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena.
Does StreamEast stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Yanni Gourde (Tampa Bay Lightning, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
Columbus Blue Jackets won 5-2 on Tue, Mar 10, 2026.
