Tampa Bay Lightning Playoffs 2027
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-1-0, 2 points, 6th in the Atlantic. They are level on points with the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Philadelphia Flyers, Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM EDT on NHL Net.

Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +1 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 7 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 8 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | -2 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Lightning Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | at | L 1-5 |
| Oct 3 | vs | W 3-1 |
| Oct 5 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | at | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 13 | at | 7:15 PM |
| Oct 15 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs | 4:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | at | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 23 | at | 9:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Tampa Bay Lightning playoffs page refreshes after every Lightning game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Tampa Bay Lightning playoffs FAQ
Are the Tampa Bay Lightning in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are level on points but behind on tiebreakers behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Lightning game?
Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Philadelphia Flyers, on NHL Net.
Where do the Lightning rank in the Atlantic?
6th with 2 points; Boston Bruins lead with 4.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16, eight per conference.
