NHL
How to watch Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- When
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
- Watch on
- ESPN+ The Spot - MTN
- Where
- Benchmark International Arena
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Matchup preview
Jets come in at 4-3-3 (W-L-OT), 2-1-2 on the road. Jets injury report: Vladislav Namestnikov (Injured Reserve), Nick Bjugstad (Injured Reserve). Lightning comes in at 7-3-0 (W-L-OT), 5-0-0 at home. Lightning injury report: Yanni Gourde (Injured Reserve).
Built automatically from ESPN records, standings, injury reports and probables.
Can I watch it?
ZIP-to-market matching is approximate*. Teams' real broadcast territories are set by each league.
Watching locally
The Spot - MTN Tampa Bay Lightning local broadcast, Tampa area only
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Lightning app (price not found)
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Stream it
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