The edge
+2wins for Avalanche
49% Avalanche · 46% Lightning · 5% ties
The series has stayed roughly even across eras: 20-18 since 2005.
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Head-to-Head
Colorado Avalanche
Tampa Bay Lightning
Avalanche lead Lightning31to29·3 ties
A virtually even rivalry in 63 all-time meetings.
At a glance
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning insights
Recent form
9-11last 20
Lightning won 4-2 on Jan 6, 2026
Where it matters
6Stanley Cup Playoffs games
6 playoff games between these franchises.
The story
Avalanche built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 11 of 22 decided meetings (50%) (plus 3 ties). In the shootout era they are 20-18 against each other (53% Avalanche). They have crossed paths in the postseason 6 times. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Avalanche's 7-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Lightning hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1992, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Lightning won 4-2 on Jan 6, 2026. Through the 2020s Lightning have led 9-8 between the teams.
Win Percentage
31W
3T
29W
COL
TBL
49%5%46%
Colorado AvalancheTiesTampa Bay Lightning
Recent Games
Last 10 Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | TBL | COL | 4–2 | TBL |
| Nov 4, 2025 | COL | TBL | 3–2 | COL |
| Nov 25, 2024 | TBL | COL | 8–2 | TBL |
| Oct 30, 2024 | COL | TBL | 2–5 | TBL |
| Feb 15, 2024 | TBL | COL | 6–3 | TBL |
| Nov 27, 2023 | COL | TBL | 4–1 | COL |
| Feb 14, 2023 | COL | TBL | 3–4 | TBL |
| Feb 9, 2023 | TBL | COL | 5–0 | TBL |
| Jun 26, 2022 | TBL | COL | 1–2 | COL |
| Jun 24, 2022 | COL | TBL | 2–3 | TBL |
Last Meeting
Jan 6, 2026Final
TBL
4
HOME
COL
2
AWAY
Lightningwon by2goals
Snapped Avalanche' streak·Game 63 of all-time series
All-Time Record
Season Split & Biggest Wins
Regular season vs Stanley Cup Playoffs record, plus each team's largest margin of victory
Regular Season57 games · 3 ties
27
27
Stanley Cup Playoffs6 games
4
2
Colorado Avalanche Biggest Win
8–1+7 goals
Nov 13, 1998
Tampa Bay Lightning Biggest Win
7–1+6 goals
Dec 8, 2018
Decade Breakdown
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Season by Season
| Season ↓ | COL ↕ | TBL ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019–20 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015–16 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Matchup Insights
Home / Away Split
AWAY
12-18
COL
AWAY
11-19
TBL
Streaks & Momentum
Current Streak
Tampa Bay Lightning: 1 consecutive win
1
Avg. Margin of Victory
Games decided by 2.4 goals on average
2.4goals
Momentum (Last 10 vs All-Time)
COL↓Trending Down
Last 1030%
All-Time51.7%
TBL↑Trending Up
Last 1070%
All-Time48.3%
Last 10 Results
COL / TBL
Frequently Asked Questions: Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Methodology & Data Sources
Last updated
Every head-to-head page on SharkBetting is built from verified historical data, not generated prose. Regular-season and playoff game logs for the NHL are pulled from the official NHL api-web data service (coverage from 1917 onward). Coach matchups, arena history, and franchise lineage are cross-checked against hockey-reference.com. Award winners (Hart, Norris, Vezina, Conn Smythe) are sourced from league records and filtered to each franchise including historic relocations.
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Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning have played in the NHL since 1992.