Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Dec 26)
Streaming in Canada: Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 6:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT · Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise.
Where to Watch in Canada
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Game Details
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 7:30 p.m.
- AT
- 7:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 5:00 p.m.
- SK
- 5:00 p.m.
- MT
- 5:00 p.m.
- PT
- 4:00 p.m.
Amerant Bank Arena
Sunrise
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Common questions
What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers on in Canada?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers start?
Puck drop is at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. Across Canada, that's 7:30 p.m. NT, 7:00 p.m. AT, 6:00 p.m. ET, 5:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 5:00 p.m. MT and 4:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers in Canada?
In Canada, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). No Canadian TV channel is listed for it. Sportsnet+ Premium has out-of-market games and every US-vs-US game: 1,250+ NHL games in total. Sportsnet+ says Premium's out-of-market games have "limited blackouts".
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers being played?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers is at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
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