NHL · Friday, October 23, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT). Game 2 of 2 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 Colorado Avalanche on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Colorado Avalanche 6. 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 3, Colorado Avalanche 6
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 on the road at Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Tue, Oct 20. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at Utah Mammoth on Sat, Oct 24 at 9:00 PM ET.
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Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche lost on the road at New Jersey Devils 3-4 on Tue, Oct 20. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at Nashville Predators on Sun, Oct 25 at 8:00 PM ET.
Editor’s note
Lightning at Avalanche drops the puck at 9:00 PM ET with no rest flags on either side. Confirm both starting goalies, the single biggest late-news item in hockey, before reading the matchup.
Ordered by DeepChamp’s ranking model for how much research attention a game warrants. That is not a prediction and not a pick. Confirm availability with the team before relying on it.
Research checklist for Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche
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 Colorado Avalanche 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 Colorado Avalanche start on Fri, Oct 23?
Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche was scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 23, 2026. It was game 2 of 2 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche on Fri, Oct 23?
Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Colorado Avalanche 6 (final).
When did Tampa Bay Lightning last play before this game?
Tampa Bay Lightning won on the road at Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Tue, Oct 20.
When did Colorado Avalanche last play before this game?
Colorado Avalanche lost on the road at New Jersey Devils 3-4 on Tue, Oct 20.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche?
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 Colorado Avalanche?
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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