Lightning and Flames Face Off in Sunday NHL Matchup

Details on how to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames game on March 22.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:26pm

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (43-21-4) will take on the Calgary Flames (28-34-7) in an NHL matchup on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Why it matters

This is an important late-season game between two teams heading in different directions. The Lightning are third in the Eastern Conference standings and looking to solidify their playoff position, while the Flames are struggling in the Western Conference and trying to play spoiler.

The details

The Lightning will be without a few key players, including defenseman Victor Hedman who is day-to-day with an illness. The Flames also have several players out with injuries, including forward Jonathan Huberdeau who is out for the season with a hip issue.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET.

The players

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning are third in the Eastern Conference standings with 90 points.

Calgary Flames

The Flames are 15th in the Western Conference standings with 63 points.

Victor Hedman

The Lightning defenseman is day-to-day with an illness.

Jonathan Huberdeau

The Flames forward is out for the season with a hip injury.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big game for us as we try to solidify our playoff position. We know the Flames will be a tough opponent, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Steven Stamkos, Lightning Captain

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain important ground in their respective conference playoff races.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between the Lightning and Flames features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Tampa Bay looking to cement their playoff spot and Calgary trying to play spoiler down the stretch.