Tampa Bay Lightning Defeat Boston Bruins in Shootout at 2026 Stadium Series

Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the Lightning to victory in outdoor NHL matchup at Raymond James Stadium.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout during the 2026 NHL Stadium Series outdoor game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made key saves throughout the game to help the Lightning secure the victory.

Why it matters

The annual NHL Stadium Series features high-profile outdoor matchups between top teams, generating excitement among hockey fans. The Lightning's win over the Bruins in front of a large home crowd at Raymond James Stadium continues Tampa Bay's strong performance in recent years and showcases the city's ability to host major NHL events.

The details

The game was tied 5-5 at the end of regulation, leading to a shootout. Vasilevskiy made several crucial saves in the shootout to give the Lightning the edge and secure the victory for the home team.

  • The 2026 NHL Stadium Series game was played on February 1, 2026.
  • The game went to a shootout after ending regulation tied 5-5.

The players

Andrei Vasilevskiy

The starting goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning who made key saves to help his team win the shootout.

Tampa Bay Lightning

The NHL team that hosted and defeated the Boston Bruins in the 2026 Stadium Series game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Boston Bruins

The NHL team that faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against a great team like the Bruins, but the guys really battled hard and I'm proud of the effort.”

— Andrei Vasilevskiy, Goaltender, Tampa Bay Lightning (nhl.com)

The takeaway

The Tampa Bay Lightning's victory in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series outdoor game against the Boston Bruins showcases the team's continued success and the city of Tampa's ability to host high-profile NHL events that generate excitement among hockey fans.