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How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Lightning7-3-0#6 Eastern ConferenceatBlue Jackets4-5-0#16 Eastern Conference

When
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Watch on
ESPN+ The Spot - MTN CBJNHL
Where
Nationwide Arena
Cheapest plan

Matchup preview

Lightning comes in at 7-3-0 (W-L-OT), 2-3-0 on the road. Lightning injury report: Victor Hedman (Out), Yanni Gourde (Injured Reserve). Blue Jackets come in at 4-5-0 (W-L-OT), 4-3-0 at home.

Built automatically from ESPN records, standings, injury reports and probables.

Can I watch it?

My services

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

Lightning app (price not found)

CBJNHL Columbus Blue Jackets local broadcast, Columbus area only

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

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