NHL · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 9 of 12 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 Minnesota Wild on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Minnesota Wild 3. Minnesota Wild played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Minnesota Wild 3
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 Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thu, Nov 5. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Winnipeg Jets on Sun, Nov 8 at 6:00 PM ET.
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Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild won at home against San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Fri, Nov 6. This is the second night of a back-to-back for Minnesota Wild.
Next on the schedule: at Montréal Canadiens on Tue, Nov 10 at 7:00 PM ET.
- Minnesota Wild played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back.
Research checklist for Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild
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 Minnesota Wild 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 Minnesota Wild start on Sat, Nov 7?
Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. It was game 9 of 12 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild on Sat, Nov 7?
Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Minnesota Wild 3 (final).
When did Tampa Bay Lightning last play before this game?
Tampa Bay Lightning won at home against Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thu, Nov 5.
When did Minnesota Wild last play before this game?
Minnesota Wild won at home against San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Fri, Nov 6.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild?
Yes: it is the second night of a back-to-back for Minnesota Wild. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this page include odds or picks for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild?
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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