NHL · Thursday, November 5, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). Game 3 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
Chicago Blackhawks played at Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4. Chicago Blackhawks played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4
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
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks lost on the road at Florida Panthers 3-5 on Wed, Nov 4. This is the second night of a back-to-back for Chicago Blackhawks.
Next on the schedule: at Carolina Hurricanes on Sat, Nov 7 at 8:00 PM ET.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning won at home against Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Tue, Nov 3. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Minnesota Wild on Sat, Nov 7 at 8:00 PM ET.
- Chicago Blackhawks played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
Research checklist for Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning
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 Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning start on Thu, Nov 5?
Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning was scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Thursday, November 5, 2026. It was game 3 of 11 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning on Thu, Nov 5?
Chicago Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (final).
When did Chicago Blackhawks last play before this game?
Chicago Blackhawks lost on the road at Florida Panthers 3-5 on Wed, Nov 4.
When did Tampa Bay Lightning last play before this game?
Tampa Bay Lightning won at home against Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Tue, Nov 3.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
Yes: it is the second night of a back-to-back for Chicago Blackhawks. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this page include odds or picks for Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
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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