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NHL play on Sunday features the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-3-2) visiting the Winnipeg Jets (6-8-3) at Canada Life Centre, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Jets rank 12th in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Jets: Nov. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.75 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 9th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.6 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 20.69% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.74% | 17th |
Jets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.53 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 18.00% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.39% | 27th |
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Lightning vs. Jets Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been critical to Tampa Bay's offense this season, racking up 22 points in 16 games.
- With 10 goals and eight assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the top contributors for Tampa Bay with his 18 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 16 games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as another option for Tampa Bay. He has 17 points (eight goals and nine assists).
- In the 12 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .887, 33rd in the league.
Jets
- Kyle Connor has totaled 19 points (1.1 per game) for Winnipeg, with 13 goals and six assists in 17 games (playing 21:15 per game).
- Mark Scheifele is a top offensive contributor for Winnipeg with 16 total points this season. He has scored three goals and added 13 assists in 17 games.
- Winnipeg's Cole Perfetti is among the leaders on the team with 12 total points (six goals and six assists).
- Stuart Skinner has an .885 save percentage (37th in the league), with 285 total saves, giving up 37 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has compiled a 5-4-3 record this season.
Lightning vs. Jets Injury Report
Lightning
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip)
Jets
Joshua Morrissey: Out (Upper Body),
Elias Salomonsson: Out (Personal),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Undisclosed),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Pectoral),
Haydn Fleury: Day-To-Day (Hand)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-2 | Home |
| 11/5/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Wild | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/8/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/11/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2026 | Hurricanes | L 7-0 | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Canadiens | W 5-4 | Away |
| 11/5/2026 | Canucks | W 6-2 | Home |
| 11/8/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/10/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 11/12/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |