NHL
How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- When
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
- Watch on
- ESPN+ The Spot - MTN CBJNHL
- Where
- Nationwide Arena
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Matchup preview
Lightning comes in at 7-3-0 (W-L-OT), 2-3-0 on the road. Lightning injury report: Yanni Gourde (Injured Reserve). Blue Jackets come in at 3-5-0 (W-L-OT), 3-3-0 at home and have lost 2 straight.
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
- Free over the air with an antenna · Shop antennas
Lightning app (price not found)
CBJNHL Columbus Blue Jackets local broadcast, Columbus area only
- Blue Jackets on Prime Video add-on · $19.99/mo
- Fubo Pro · $88.99/mo
Regional channels and team apps only work for viewers inside the team's home territory. Outside it, games are often on ESPN's NHL Power Play (ESPN Select)*, and those are blacked out inside the territory.
Stream it
ESPN Select (ex-ESPN+)$13.99/moWatch →ESPN Unlimited$31.99/moWatch →DirecTV (Entertainment)$89.99/mo * $49.99 for your first month, then $64.99/mo (new residential customers)Watch →DirecTV Choice (adds regional sports)$94.99/moWatch →Hulu + Live TV$99.99/mo * 3-day free trial; limited-time 50% off your first monthWatch →
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