Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche: What Time & What Channel (Oct 23)
NHL
Friday, October 23, 2026 路 Ball Arena
馃摵 ESPN+
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche on?
- Streaming
- ESPN+
- Local TV (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- The Spot - MTN
- Local TV (Colorado Avalanche)
- Altitude Sports
Local broadcasts are usually limited to each team's home market. Out-of-market games typically need the league's streaming package.
What time is the game in your time zone?
| Time zone | Start time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM |
How they come in
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning come in at 6-2-0, seed 4 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W2.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche come in at 5-2-1, seed 4 in the Western Conference. Current streak: W1.
NHL standings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 | New York Rangers | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Ottawa Senators | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Western Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegas Golden Knights | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Utah Mammoth | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Minnesota Wild | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche game?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche starts at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 23, 2026.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche on?
The game airs streaming on ESPN+; locally on The Spot - MTN (Tampa Bay Lightning), Altitude Sports (Colorado Avalanche).
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche being played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
What are the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche records?
Tampa Bay Lightning are 6-2-0 and Colorado Avalanche are 5-2-1.
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