The Tampa Bay Lightning (32-13-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-20-7) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on January 24, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are first in the Eastern Conference (68 points), while the Blue Jackets are 15th in the Eastern Conference (53 points).
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.45 | 2nd |
| Shots | 27.3 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 19.61% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.52% | 2nd |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 23rd |
| Shots | 30 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.35% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.71% | 28th |
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors this season with 74 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 19.5%.
- With 22 goals and 29 assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the top contributors for Tampa Bay with his 51 points (one per game).
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort is aided by Brandon Hagel's 51 points. He's contributed 22 assists.
- Across 32 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 22-7-3. During those games, he's allowed 68 goals while recording 743 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 19 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 34 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with 53 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 3.5 shots per game, shooting 11.4%.
- Kirill Marchenko has amassed 41 points this season, with 18 goals and 23 assists.
- Adam Fantilli is a crucial player on offense for Columbus with 12 goals and 18 assists.
- Jet Greaves is 15-12-6 this season, amassing 891 saves and giving up 88 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .910 save percentage (14th in the league).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Lightning
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),
Brayden Point: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan McDonagh: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jack Finley: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Blue Jackets
Dante Fabbro: Out (Lower Body),
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg),
Denton Mateychuk: Out (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2026 | Stars | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Blackhawks | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/26/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 2/1/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Senators | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | W 1-0 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/30/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |