What channel is the Jackets vs Lightning game on?

Columbus Blue Jackets schedule & channels · Tampa Bay Lightning schedule & channels

Where to watch Jackets vs Lightning

• Blue Jackets local TV: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+
• The Spot - MTN: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+

Why it depends where you live: most NHL games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV) are available everywhere.

Columbus Blue Jackets: next games

• Sat, Apr 3, 5:00 PM ET: Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals on Blue Jackets local TV
• Tue, Apr 6, 7:45 PM ET: Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets on Blue Jackets local TV
• Thu, Apr 8, 7:30 PM ET: Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackets on TNT / truTV / NBC Sports Phil +

Tampa Bay Lightning: next games

• Sat, Apr 3, 3:00 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins on ABC
• Mon, Apr 5, 7:00 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres on MSG Western New York / The Spot - MTN
• Tue, Apr 6, 7:30 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils on MSG Sportsnet / The Spot - MTN

Common questions

What channel is Jackets vs Lightning on?

Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday, April 1, 7:00 PM ET, is on Blue Jackets local TV / The Spot - MTN. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

Can I watch Jackets vs Lightning for free?

Not on free TV. It needs the channel or service listed above.

What time does Jackets vs Lightning start?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern), Thursday, April 1.

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