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The Tampa Bay Lightning (39-19-4) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-10) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on March 10, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are third in the Eastern Conference (82 points), and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (74 points).
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets: March 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.53 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 21.65% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82% | 8th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 23rd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.87% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.84% | 23rd |
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Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Lightning
- One of Tampa Bay's top offensive players this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has recorded 103 points in 58 games.
- With 27 goals and 40 assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the top offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 67 points (1.1 per game).
- Tampa Bay's scoring effort is aided by Brandon Hagel's 67 points. He's contributed 29 assists.
- In the 42 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .914, the fourth-best in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has put up 66 points (1.1 per game) for Columbus, with 20 goals and 46 assists in 56 games (playing 24:43 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 55 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 23 goals and 32 assists.
- Columbus' Charlie Coyle is among the leading scorers on the team with 50 total points (16 goals and 34 assists).
- Jet Greaves has a 20-12-8 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 1,060 saves, and has allowed 109 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Lightning
Max Crozier: Out (Abdomen),
Dominic James: Out (Leg),
Gage Goncalves: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Nicholas Paul: Out (Undisclosed),
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Face),
Erik Cernak: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Jets | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Sabres | L 8-7 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-4 | Home |
| 3/9/2026 | Kings | L 5-4 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |