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    Minnesota WildWildMIN
    2-1-1, 1-1-1 Away
    2
    2-1-1, 1-1-1 Away
    Final
    123T
    Wild
    MIN
    0202
    Lightning
    TB
    2103
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    3-1-0, 3-0-0 Home
    3
    3-1-0, 3-0-0 Home

    Minnesota Wild @ Tampa Bay Lightning

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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 1-0

    • Wild
      2
    • Lightning
      3
    Game 1
    10/8
    • Lightning
      4
    • Wild
      3
    Game 2
    11/7

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:00 PM, October 8, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • TJ Luxmore
    • Jon McIsaac
    • Linesmen:
    • Jonny Murray
    • Matt MacPherson

    2026-27 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Minnesota143432
    Nashville114527
    Colorado116325
    Dallas106222
    Utah108222
    Winnipeg98321
    St. Louis98220
    Chicago513111
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    2026-27 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay134228
    Montreal123428
    Boston135127
    Ottawa126226
    Florida117224
    Buffalo87420
    Toronto811218
    Detroit710317
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