What Time Does Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Start?
Puck drop is listed for 7:00 PM EDT at the arena on Thursday, October 1, 2026. That is 7:00 PM ET; the scoreboard also converts it to your time zone.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Game Summary
DateOctober 1, 2026
Your time7:00 PM ET
TV / broadcastTBA
ArenaMadison Square Garden
At a glance
Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Game Time, TV Channel & Venue
Get the direct answers first: when the game starts, where to watch, where it is played and whether it is scheduled, live or final.
What Channel Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers On?
The current TV listing is TBA. TBA means a confirmed network is not yet included in the schedule data.
Where Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Being Played?
New York Rangers is the home team, and the listed arena is Madison Square Garden.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Live or Final?
The current status is Scheduled. A live or final score will appear here when available.
Schedules and broadcast assignments can change. Use this page for quick planning and confirm late changes through the official NHL schedule.
Schedule context
2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Matchup Overview
See where this game falls in the season for both clubs and in their head-to-head regular-season series.
Season Series: Meeting 1 of 3
The 2026-27 schedule lists 3 regular-season meetings between Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. This is matchup number 1.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 1 of 84
Tampa Bay Lightning is the away team for this matchup. It is their first listed regular-season game.
New York Rangers: Game 2 of 84
New York Rangers is the home team at Madison Square Garden. It is game 2 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Eastern Conference matchup
Atlantic meets Metropolitan in the Eastern Conference.
Viewing guide
How to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers
Use the game-level listing first, then verify access with the network, streaming service or local television provider.
Current Broadcast Listing
TBA is currently attached to this game. Multiple networks can appear when national and regional coverage are both available.
Regional Access and Restrictions
Location, regional rights, provider packages and subscription levels can affect access even when a network is listed.
Confirm Before the Game
Schedules and channels can change. Check your provider or the official NHL viewing guide before puck drop.
Season series schedule
2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers Season Series
These teams meet 3 times in the regular season. This page covers meeting 1; open another matchup for its date, start time, TV channel and venue.
Before and after this game
Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers Previous & Next Games
Keep planning without returning to the full schedule. These are the games immediately before or after this matchup for each team.
Away team
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Around This Game
Home team
New York Rangers Schedule Around This Game
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Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers Team Schedules
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Quick answers
Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers FAQ
When is Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers?
The game is listed for October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The scoreboard converts the start to your selected time zone.
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers on?
The current broadcast listing is TBA. Confirm local access and subscription requirements before puck drop.
Where is the game being played?
Madison Square Garden is the currently listed arena.
Where can I see the live or final score?
The score appears in the main game summary when it is included in the schedule data. The current status is Scheduled.
Is Tampa Bay Lightning the home or away team?
Tampa Bay Lightning is the away team. New York Rangers is the home team for this game at Madison Square Garden.
How many times do Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers play in 2026-27?
The regular-season schedule lists 3 meetings. This game is meeting 1 of 3.
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