NHL · Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT). Game 11 of 11 on the NHL slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Tampa Bay Lightning played at Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 2. The schedule data shows no unusual rest or back-to-back context for either team. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 2
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning won at home against Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sat, Oct 17. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at Colorado Avalanche on Fri, Oct 23 at 9:00 PM ET.
Home
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights won at home against Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Sat, Oct 17. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at St. Louis Blues on Thu, Oct 22 at 8:00 PM ET.
Research checklist for Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights close to the start.
- Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
- Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights start on Tue, Oct 20?
Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights was scheduled for 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It was game 11 of 11 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights on Tue, Oct 20?
Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 2 (final).
When did Tampa Bay Lightning last play before this game?
Tampa Bay Lightning won at home against Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sat, Oct 17.
When did Vegas Golden Knights last play before this game?
Vegas Golden Knights won at home against Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Sat, Oct 17.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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