The 2026 NHL Stadium Series has arrived, transforming Raymond James Stadium into a massive hockey spectacle this Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Boston Bruins have traveled south to face their Atlantic Division rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in what promises to be a pivotal game for playoff positioning. Whether you are looking for the channel number or a streaming link, here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
Game Time, Channels & Streaming Options for USA and Canada
Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET.
- In the USA: The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the action via ESPN+ or the ESPN App (requires TV provider authentication).
- In Canada: Viewers can catch the broadcast on Sportsnet for English coverage and TVA Sports for French commentary. Streaming is available through Sportsnet+.
This is a marquee outdoor event, so expect extended pre-game coverage starting at 6:00 PM ET featuring interviews and the unique “pirate-themed” atmosphere Tampa has planned.
Team Records & Season Overview
Both teams come into this matchup with serious playoff aspirations.
- Tampa Bay Lightning (34-14-4): The Bolts are currently sitting 1st in the Atlantic Division with 72 points. They are rolling, coming off a dominant 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
- Boston Bruins (32-20-3): Boston trails in 3rd place with 67 points. They found their scoring touch in their last outing, securing a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season):
- Tampa Bay: Nikita Kucherov continues to be an offensive dynamo, leading the team with 82 points (27 goals, 55 assists). Jake Guentzel is also having a strong campaign with 55 points.
- Boston: David Pastrnak remains the heartbeat of the Bruins’ offense with 69 points (22 goals, 47 assists). Morgan Geekie has been a surprise breakout star, leading the team in goals with 30.
Betting Preview: Odds, Injuries & Score Prediction
The current betting lines have the Tampa Bay Lightning as -225 favorites, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals.
The injury report is the biggest story of this game. For Tampa Bay, captain Victor Hedman is expected to make his highly anticipated return from an elbow injury tonight, which is a massive boost to their blue line. However, they are still managing without Brayden Point (IR). On the Boston side, the news is tougher; they are expected to be without key forwards Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha, both sidelined with upper-body injuries.
My Personal Insight: I’m struggling to see a path to victory for Boston here. Losing Lindholm and Zacha depletes their center depth significantly against a Tampa team that is getting their captain back. The -225 moneyline is steep, but it reflects the disparity in health and home-ice advantage (even outdoors). I expect the atmosphere to fuel the Lightning early. The total of 6.5 is tricky with outdoor ice conditions often slowing the puck, but with Boston’s depleted defense and Tampa’s firepower, I still lean toward the Over.
Prediction: Tampa Bay wins 5-3.
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