Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV Channel & Start Time (Thu, Dec 17)
On TV in Canada: Sportsnet West (national game, on TV in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario) and Sportsnet+ (streaming) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Where to Watch in Canada
National game — on TV in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario
Sportsnet+
Streaming — Standard, nationwide
Game Details
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 6:00 p.m.
- MT
- 6:00 p.m.
- PT
- 5:00 p.m.
Benchmark International Arena
Tampa
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Common questions
What channel is Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in Canada?
Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning airs on Sportsnet West (national game, on TV in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario) and Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide) in Canada on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
What time does Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:00 p.m. MT and 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning in Canada?
In Canada, Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning streams on Sportsnet+ (Standard, nationwide).
Is Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning a national broadcast?
Yes, it's a national game in English, on Sportsnet West (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NWT, Nunavut & western NW Ontario). Sportsnet+ Standard streams it nationwide.
Where is Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on Thursday, December 17, 2026.