Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights: What Time & What Channel (Oct 20)
NHL
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 路 T-Mobile Arena
馃摵 ESPN
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights on?
- National TV
- ESPN
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) | 10:30 PM |
| Central (CT) | 9:30 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:30 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:30 PM |
How they come in
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning come in at 5-2-0, seed 5 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W1. They won 4 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they beat Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at home.
- Wvs. Philadelphia Flyers4-1
- Wvs. Minnesota Wild3-2
- W@ New York Islanders5-3
- L@ New York Rangers1-4
- Wvs. Seattle Kraken4-3
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights come in at 7-2-0, seed 1 in the Western Conference. Current streak: W2. They won 4 of their last 5 games. Last time out, they beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 at home.
- Wvs. Toronto Maple Leafs4-3
- Wvs. Los Angeles Kings2-1
- L@ Minnesota Wild2-4
- W@ Nashville Predators5-2
- Wvs. Calgary Flames6-2
NHL standings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Ottawa Senators | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | New York Rangers | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
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. Vegas Golden Knights game?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights starts at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights on?
The game airs nationally on ESPN.
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vegas Golden Knights being played?
At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
What are the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights records?
Tampa Bay Lightning are 5-2-0 and Vegas Golden Knights are 7-2-0.
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