Photo: Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
The Tampa Bay Lightning (38-17-4) visit the Winnipeg Jets (24-26-10) at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 5, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Jets are 12th in the Western Conference.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Lightning vs. Jets: March 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.64 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.97% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.98% | 5th |
Jets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 18.34% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.1% | 17th |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Lightning vs. Jets Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors this season with 96 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 19.4%.
- Having scored 26 goals and adding 38 assists, Jake Guentzel is a top contributor for Tampa Bay through 59 games.
- Through 54 games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as another option for Tampa Bay. He has 55 points (28 goals and 27 assists).
- Across 40 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 28-9-3. During those games, he's allowed 89 goals while recording 936 saves.
Jets
- Mark Scheifele's 73 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Winnipeg. He has put up 28 goals and 45 assists in 60 games.
- Kyle Connor is a leading scorer for Winnipeg with 68 total points this season. He has scored 27 goals and added 41 assists in 60 games.
- Winnipeg's Gabriel Vilardi is among the leaders on the team with 52 total points (23 goals and 29 assists).
- Connor Hellebuyck has a 14-16-9 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (29th in the league). He has 981 saves, and has given up 109 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Jets Injury Report
Lightning
Max Crozier: Out (Abdomen),
Nicholas Paul: Out (Undisclosed),
Gage Goncalves: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Dominic James: Out (Leg)
Jets
Joshua Morrissey: Out (Upper Body),
Neal Pionk: Out (Lower Body),
Nino Niederreiter: Out (Lower Body),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Lower Body),
Colin Miller: Day-To-Day (Knee)
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Lightning take on Jets.
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-4 | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Sabres | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Wild | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Ducks | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |