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    Tampa Bay Lightning @ Carolina Hurricanes

    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    38-15-4, 19-6-4 Away
    4
    38-15-4, 19-6-4 Away
    Final
    123T
    Lightning
    TB
    		2204
    Hurricanes
    CAR
    		3115
    CAR
    Carolina HurricanesHurricanesCAR
    37-15-6, 22-8-2 Home
    5
    37-15-6, 22-8-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      6
    Game 1
    21/12
    • Lightning
      4
    • Hurricanes
      5
    Game 2
    27/2
    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 3
    14/3

    Game Information

    Lenovo Center
    Lenovo Center
    12:00 AM, 27 February 2026
    Raleigh, NC
    Attendance: 18,565
    • Referees:
    • Kendrick Nicholson
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • Mark Shewchyk
    • Tommy Hughes

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo4420795
    Tampa Bay4421593
    Montreal39211088
    Boston3924886
    Ottawa3824985
    Detroit3825884
    Florida3532373
    Toronto30291373
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina4520696
    Columbus38221187
    Pittsburgh35201686
    NY Islanders4027585
    Philadelphia34241280
    Washington3528979
    New Jersey3632274
    NY Rangers2834965
    Full Standings

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