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    Colorado Avalanche @ Tampa Bay Lightning

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    Lightning
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    26-13-3, 12-9-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Lightning
      2
    • Avalanche
      3
    Game 1
    11/4
    • Avalanche
      2
    • Lightning
      4
    Game 2
    1/6

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:00 PM, January 6, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • TJ Luxmore
    • Pierre Lambert
    • Linesmen:
    • Mark Shewchyk
    • Ben O'Quinn

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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