How to Stream Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning: Live, TV Channel

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Blue Jackets enter the game with a record of 30-22-8 and are currently on a four-game winning streak, showcasing a resurgence in form. In contrast, the Lightning hold a record of 35-21-4 but are coming off a loss, marking a brief halt in their momentum.

Key players for the Lightning include Nikita Kucherov, who leads the team with 87 points, while the Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski has been a standout with 64 points. Both teams will be looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, making this an important contest in the Eastern Conference.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Game Information

Game Date: March 04, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 2 (Cincinnati feed)
Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 35-21-4
Conference Record: 17-11-4
Division Record: 7-10-0
Streak: 1 loss

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 30-22-8
Conference Record: 16-12-4
Division Record: 7-6-3
Streak: 4 win

Stat Leaders

Tampa Bay Lightning (35-21-4, #3 in division)

Goals Leader: Brayden Point, 32G, 30A, 62 PTS
Assists Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 27G, 60A, 87 PTS
Points Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 27G, 60A, 87 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Emil Lilleberg, 80 PIM
Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy, 29-16-3, 2.18 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Columbus Blue Jackets (30-22-8, #4 in division)

Goals Leader: Kirill Marchenko, 24G, 36A, 60 PTS
Assists Leader: Zach Werenski, 18G, 46A, 64 PTS
Points Leader: Zach Werenski, 18G, 46A, 64 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Mathieu Olivier, 99 PIM
Goalie: Elvis Merzlikins, 22-14-4, 2.97 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Report

No injuries reported

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report

Kevin Labanc – Upper Body (Out For Season) – Labanc was placed on injured reserve after undergoing shoulder surgery Friday (Feb. 21) and will miss the rest of the season.
Cole Sillinger – Upper-body (Out) – Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell announced on Friday (Feb. 28) that Sillinger will be out for a little while, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Erik Gudbranson – Shoulder (Out) – Gudbranson skated Saturday (Feb. 22) for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in mid-October but could still be a month away from returning to action, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Sean Monahan – Wrist (Out) – The Blue Jackets announced on Saturday (Jan. 25) that Monahan is expected to be out until mid-March after recently suffering a setback in his recovery, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Yegor Chinakhov – Upper Body (Out) – Chinakhov is practicing and could play as soon as this week, according to Blue Jackets’ beat reporter Mark Scheig.