Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: What Time & What Channel (Oct 17)
NHL
Saturday, October 17, 2026 路 Benchmark International Arena
馃摵 ESPN+
What channel is Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on?
- Streaming
- ESPN+
- Local TV (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- The Spot - MTN
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) | 4:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | 3:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 2:00 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:00 PM |
How they come in
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks come in at 2-6-1, seed 14 in the Western Conference. Current streak: L6.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning come in at 5-2-0, seed 5 in the Eastern Conference. Current streak: W1.
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 |
| 14 | Vancouver Canucks | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game?
Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning starts at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT) on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
What channel is Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on?
The game airs streaming on ESPN+; locally on The Spot - MTN (Tampa Bay Lightning).
Where is Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.
What are the Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning records?
Vancouver Canucks are 2-6-1 and Tampa Bay Lightning are 5-2-0.
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