The NHL season is heating up as two heavyweights collide tonight in Florida. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Edmonton Oilers travel to Benchmark International Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. With both teams looking to solidify their playoff positioning early in the 2025-26 season, this cross-conference matchup promises plenty of fireworks.
If you are wondering how to catch all the action, we have the full rundown of TV channels and streaming options for fans in both the USA and Canada.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game Overview & Broadcast Details
Tonight’s puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
For viewers in the United States, the game will be broadcast nationally via streaming on ESPN+ and Hulu. It is also part of the “NHL Power Play” package for out-of-market viewers.
In Canada, fans can watch the game regionally on Sportsnet West (SNW), Sportsnet Ontario (SNO), and Sportsnet East (SNE). For French-speaking audiences, the broadcast is available on TVA Sports (TVAS). Online streaming is available via Sportsnet+.
2025-26 Season Snapshot: Team Records & Recent Form
The Tampa Bay Lightning come into this game with a respectable record of 10-7-2. They are currently riding high after a dominant 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday (Nov 18). The Bolts have looked dangerous at home, and their offense is clicking at the right time.
On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers are sitting at 9-9-4. Consistency has been an issue for the defending Western Conference champs. They are playing the second half of a back-to-back set, having suffered a frustrating 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals just last night (Nov 19). Fatigue could be a major factor for Edmonton as they face a rested Lightning squad.
Key Matchups & Injury Report: McDavid vs. Vasilevskiy
Despite the team’s ups and downs, Connor McDavid continues to be a force of nature. He leads the Oilers with 32 points (9 goals, 23 assists) this season. His partner in crime, Leon Draisaitl, is close behind with 26 points (14 goals, 12 assists). However, the Oilers are dealing with significant absences. Key forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins remains out with an undisclosed injury, and Kasperi Kapanen is sidelined with a lower-body issue.
For Tampa Bay, Jake Guentzel has been a revelation, leading the team with 20 points. Nikita Kucherov remains elite with 18 points, and Brandon Hagel has contributed 15 points. In net, Andrei Vasilevskiy (7-5-2) has been solid, while the Oilers are likely to start Stuart Skinner (7-6-3), who will need to be sharp to improve on his .880 save percentage.
Betting Odds and Prediction
Now, let’s talk about the betting lines. The current odds board is displaying Tampa -140 with the Over/Under set at 6.5.
Personal Insight: Tampa is rested, playing at home, and facing an Oilers team that played 24 hours ago and traveled overnight. I usually hate betting against McDavid, but the “schedule loss” factor is real here. I’m taking the Lightning to win 5-3, hitting the Over on that 6.5 total. The Oilers’ tired legs on defense against Guentzel and Kucherov sounds like a recipe for goals.
Finding the Edmonton Oilers on TV today
If you are struggling to find the Oilers on TV today or want to keep up with the Tampa Bay Lightning TV schedule, be sure to bookmark our NHL guide. We update our listings daily to ensure you never miss a shift. As we look ahead to the rest of the NHL point leaders for the 2025-26 season, we expect both of these teams to be in the mix come April.
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