Lightning vs Jets preview: Nikita Kucherov stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-3-2) visit the Winnipeg Jets (6-8-3) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre. Nikita Kucherov headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Lightning vs Jets: game info
- Start: 6:00 PM ET, Canada Life Centre.
- TV: ESPN+, The Spot - MTN.
- Records: Tampa Bay Lightning 11-3-2, Winnipeg Jets 6-8-3.
Recent form: last five games
Lightning: W 6-4 vs WPG, L 5-4 at NSH, W 4-2 vs DET, W 4-1 vs CHI, W 4-3 at MIN.
Jets: L 6-4 at TB, L 5-2 at FLA, L 7-0 at CAR, W 5-4 at MTL, W 6-2 vs VAN.
Lightning vs Jets injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Lightning: Yanni Gourde (C) injured reserve - hip.
- Jets: Elias Salomonsson (D) injured reserve - personal; Josh Morrissey (D) injured reserve - wrist; Vladislav Namestnikov (C) injured reserve - undisclosed; Nick Bjugstad (C) injured reserve - pectoral; Haydn Fleury (D) day-to-day - hand.
Player trends to know
Nikita Kucherov (Lightning): 5 goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 16 games, 3.1 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 12 of 16. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-1 (3 SOG), 0-3 (1 SOG), 0-2 (3 SOG), 0-0 (3 SOG), 1-1 (9 SOG).
Jake Guentzel (Lightning): 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 16 games, 2.9 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 11 of 16. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-1 (6 SOG), 1-0 (3 SOG), 0-0 (0 SOG), 0-1 (1 SOG), 2-1 (7 SOG).
Kyle Connor (Jets): 13 goals and 6 assists for 19 points in 17 games, 4.1 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 11 of 17 and 3+ shots on goal in 13 of 17. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 1-1 (4 SOG), 1-0 (2 SOG), 0-0 (2 SOG), 2-0 (8 SOG), 0-2 (2 SOG).
Mark Scheifele (Jets): 3 goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 17 games, 2.3 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 9 of 17. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-3 (0 SOG), 0-1 (1 SOG), 0-0 (4 SOG), 0-2 (3 SOG), 1-1 (3 SOG).
Matchup angle
The Lightning have won 4 of their last 5 and the Jets have won 2 of 5. Over those games the Lightning scored 4.4 and allowed 3.0 a game; the Jets scored 3.4 and allowed 4.8.
What to watch
- Nikita Kucherov: 22 points in 16 games, a point in 12, 3.1 shots on goal a game.
- Jake Guentzel: 18 points in 16 games, a point in 11, 2.9 shots on goal a game.
- Kyle Connor: 19 points in 17 games, a point in 11, 4.1 shots on goal a game.
- Mark Scheifele: 16 points in 17 games, a point in 9, 2.3 shots on goal a game.
- The injury lists above, which can change before puck drop.
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FAQ
Is Nikita Kucherov playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Nikita Kucherov as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to puck drop.
What time is Lightning vs Jets tonight? The game starts at 6:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre. TV: ESPN+, The Spot - MTN.
How has Nikita Kucherov played lately? Nikita Kucherov has 22 points in 16 games this season and a point in 12 of them. Past results only, not a prediction.