Lightning vs. Jets Final Score: Winnipeg Wins 4-3 | Nov. 8, 2026

Checked Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:07 p.m. in Winnipeg, Manitoba Standard Time (MBT, UTC−05:00); 04:07 UTC on Monday, November 9.

The Tampa Bay Lightning–Winnipeg Jets game is final: Winnipeg won 4–3 at Canada Life Centre on Sunday, November 8. Mark Scheifele scored the winner with 1.6 seconds remaining on a five-on-three power play, after Tampa Bay erased a three-goal deficit in the third period. For readers searching “Lightning vs. Jets today,” the matchup has already ended; the live broadcast is over, but the official NHL score page and recap provide the result and game details.

One important follow-up for Tampa Bay is Brayden Point’s status. He left in the first period with an undisclosed issue and did not return. Coach Jon Cooper said Point might miss some time, but no diagnosis or return date was confirmed in the NHL’s latest report.

Game Highlights

• Final: Winnipeg Jets 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
• Mark Scheifele scored the game-winner with 1.6 seconds left on a five-on-three power play.
• Tampa rallied from 3–0 down, with Pontus Holmberg scoring twice in 26 seconds to tie the game.
• The Jets’ broadcast listing named TSN3 and radio stations 680 CJOB/Power 97; the game is now complete.

What was the Lightning vs. Jets final score?

Winnipeg defeated Tampa Bay 4–3. The Jets built a 3–0 lead, then had to withstand a late comeback. Brandon Hagel got the Lightning on the board, and Holmberg scored twice at 14:01 and 14:27 of the third period to make it 3–3. Those two goals came just 26 seconds apart.

With regulation nearly over, Winnipeg received a five-on-three power play. Cole Perfetti won the puck in the corner and sent it across to Scheifele, who beat Andrei Vasilevskiy with 1.6 seconds remaining. Perfetti, Brayden Yager, and Morgan Barron also scored for the Jets. The NHL’s official game recap has the scoring sequence and team records.

The result gave Winnipeg its third consecutive win after a nine-game stretch without a victory. Tampa Bay’s comeback nearly earned a point, but the late penalty sequence left the Lightning short-handed at the finish. The score is final; there is no overtime period to follow. The official recap also notes that Winnipeg improved to 7-8-3 while Tampa Bay moved to 11-4-2. That makes the late goal a standings result, not just a dramatic finish.

When and where was the game played?

The game was played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 8. The Jets’ game-day notice listed a 6:00 p.m. start in Manitoba Standard Time. The NHL’s official game report records the actual start as 6:09 p.m. MBT (UTC−05:00), which was 11:09 p.m. UTC on Sunday, November 8.

That offset matters for this matchup. Manitoba ended its seasonal clock change on November 1, 2026, and now uses Manitoba Standard Time (MBT) year-round at UTC−05:00. The Manitoba government’s time-change page confirms the new offset. For the official start record, see the NHL game summary.

How can Canadian fans follow the score or watch a replay?

Because the final horn has sounded, use the NHL scores page or the NHL recap for the confirmed score, scoring plays, and game summary. The official Winnipeg game-day listing named TSN3 for television and 680 CJOB/Power 97 for radio before puck drop.

TSN3 is a regional Jets broadcast. The Jets’ broadcast FAQ says TSN’s regional Jets games are available to TSN subscribers in the team’s designated territory, which includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and parts of northwestern Ontario. Fans elsewhere in Canada should check the NHL’s broadcast-area lookup by postal code instead of assuming the same regional channel or stream applies nationwide. Availability of a replay can depend on the broadcaster and subscription.

For future games, NHL.com’s scores and schedule pages can be filtered by team, date, or matchup. That helps fans confirm the listed puck-drop time and local broadcaster before they settle in. The NHL schedule displays start times in its listed time zone, so readers should check the city and zone shown for each game rather than reuse Winnipeg’s clock for an away venue.

What should fans watch next?

The clearest immediate roster question is Point’s availability. The NHL reported that he played six shifts totaling 5:35 before leaving. Cooper said he “might miss some time,” while the injury remained listed as undisclosed. That makes Point’s status the key lineup item to check before Tampa Bay’s next game; a return timeline has not been confirmed.

The Jets are scheduled to face the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, November 10. Tampa Bay’s road trip continues at the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, November 11, followed by a visit to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Check the official NHL schedule and team updates for the latest start times and broadcast assignments. Those fixtures are scheduled games, not predictions about either team’s result.

FAQ

Was Lightning vs. Jets still live at the latest check?

No. Winnipeg’s 4–3 win was final by the Sunday-night check in Winnipeg. Use the NHL score page or recap for the completed game.

What was the winning goal?

Mark Scheifele scored on a five-on-three power play with 1.6 seconds left in regulation.

Where could fans in Canada watch the game?

The Jets listed TSN3 in their regional market. The NHL broadcast-area lookup can help fans elsewhere check which local rights apply.