Blackhawks vs Lightning NHL game
The gist
The Blackhawks (4-11-1) visit the Lightning (9-3-2) on Nov. 5 in Tampa.
Chicago is 0-6-1 on the road; Tampa Bay is 7-0-0 at home.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026The Blackhawks lost 5-2 at home to the Colorado Avalanche.
- Nov 3, 2026The Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 at home, with Brayden Point scoring twice and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopping 19 of 21 shots.
- Nov 4, 2026Chicago lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena; Connor Bedard had two assists.
Key terms
- Wild Card spot
- An invitation to a tournament given to a player who did not qualify through normal ranking or entry.
Source: Wikipedia