The Tampa Bay Lightning announced the date and opponent for the 2026-2027 season home opener.
The Bolts will play the Washington Capitals on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena. In a "Mean Girls" inspired post on X, the Bolts posted a burn book with the teams, date, and time on it.
TAMPA, Fla. — On October 3rd he asked us what day it was.
It's the Bolts home opener 😊 pic.twitter.com/60v6d5kF25
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 15, 2026
The Lightning will open the season on the road against the New York Rangers on Oct. 1.
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