Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (January 03, 2026)

The Tampa Bay Lightning, currently holding a record of 24-13-3, are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks, who come into the matchup with a record of 20-17-3. The Lightning are riding a six-game winning streak, showcasing their strong performance in recent weeks. In contrast, the Sharks have also been successful, winning their last three games. Tampa Bay ranks second in their division, while San Jose sits fifth. Key players include Nikita Kucherov for the Lightning, leading the team with 19 goals and 35 assists, and Macklin Celebrini for the Sharks, who has tallied 22 goals and 40 assists this season. Both teams will look to continue their momentum in this highly anticipated matchup.

Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks Game Information

Game Date: January 03, 2026
Game Time: 04:00 PM ET
TV Channel: WXPX White Feed – Tampa Bay Lightning
Location: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

San Jose Sharks Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 20-17-3
Conference Record: 13-10-2
Division Record: 6-6-2
Streak: 3 win

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 24-13-3
Conference Record: 13-9-3
Division Record: 6-3-1
Streak: 6 win

Stat Leaders

San Jose Sharks (20-17-3, #5 in division)

Goals Leader: Macklin Celebrini, 22G, 40A, 62 PTS
Assists Leader: Macklin Celebrini, 22G, 40A, 62 PTS
Points Leader: Macklin Celebrini, 22G, 40A, 62 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Vincent Desharnais, 32 PIM
Goalie: Alex Nedeljkovic, 5-7-2, 3.06 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Tampa Bay Lightning (24-13-3, #2 in division)

Goals Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 19G, 35A, 54 PTS
Assists Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 19G, 35A, 54 PTS
Points Leader: Nikita Kucherov, 19G, 35A, 54 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Curtis Douglas, 75 PIM
Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy, 15-7-2, 2.33 GAA, 0.0 SV%

San Jose Sharks Injury Report

Philipp Kurashev – Upper Body (Out) – The San Jose Sharks placed F Philipp Kurashev on injured reserve on Monday (Dec. 15) and is considered week-to-week.
Vincent Desharnais – Upper-Body (Out) – The Sharks said on Tuesday (Dec. 9) that Desharnais will be sidelined through the Christmas break, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Timothy Liljegren – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Liljegren did not play against Minnesota on Wednesday (Dec. 31), as per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
John Klingberg – Lower Body (Day To Day) – Klingberg is doubtful for Saturday’s (Jan. 3) game against Tampa Bay
Will Smith – Upper-Body (Out) – The Sharks said on Monday (Dec. 22) that Smith is week-to-week, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
Adam Gaudette – Lower-Body (Day To Day) – Gaudette will not be in the lineup for Saturday’s (Jan. 3) clash with the Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Report

Ryan McDonagh – Undisclosed (Out) – The Tampa Bay Lightning placed D Ryan McDonagh on injured reserve on Sunday (Dec. 28).
Emil Lilleberg – Undisclosed (Out) – The Tampa Bay Lightning placed D Emil Lilleberg on injured reserve on Monday (Dec. 15) and is week-to-week.
Victor Hedman – Elbow (Out) – The Lightning said that Hedman will have an elbow surgery on Monday (Dec. 15) and is expected to be back by Sunday (Feb. 1).
Scott Sabourin – Undisclosed (Out) – The Tampa Bay Lightning placed F Scott Sabourin on injured reserve on Tuesday (Dec. 30).

San Jose Sharks Upcoming 2025 Schedule

January 03, 2026 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 06, 2026 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
January 07, 2026 at Los Angeles Kings
January 10, 2026 vs Dallas Stars
January 11, 2026 vs Vegas Golden Knights
January 15, 2026 at Washington Capitals
January 16, 2026 at Detroit Red Wings
January 19, 2026 at Florida Panthers
January 20, 2026 at Tampa Bay Lightning
January 23, 2026 vs New York Rangers

Tampa Bay Lightning Upcoming 2025 Schedule

January 03, 2026 at San Jose Sharks
January 06, 2026 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 10, 2026 at Philadelphia Flyers
January 12, 2026 at Philadelphia Flyers
January 13, 2026 at Pittsburgh Penguins
January 16, 2026 at St. Louis Blues
January 18, 2026 at Dallas Stars
January 20, 2026 vs San Jose Sharks
January 23, 2026 at Chicago Blackhawks
January 24, 2026 at Columbus Blue Jackets