The edge
+5wins for Lightning
52% Lightning · 46% Wings · 2% ties
Lightning have extended the lead in the shootout era: 46-27 since 2005.
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Head-to-Head
Detroit Red Wings
Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning lead Wings51to46·2 ties
A virtually even rivalry in 99 all-time meetings; Lightning have extended the lead since 2005.
At a glance
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning insights
Recent form
9-11last 20
Lightning on a 3-game streak
Lightning won 4-3 on Apr 13, 2026
Where it matters
12Stanley Cup Playoffs games
12 playoff games between these franchises.
The story
Lightning built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 5 of 24 decided meetings (21%) (plus 2 ties). In the shootout era they are 46-27 against each other (63% Lightning). Postseason history is deep: 12 playoff games between the two franchises. Lightning currently hold a 3-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.2-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Wings' 8-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Lightning hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 41 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1992, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Lightning won 4-3 on Apr 13, 2026. Through the 2020s Lightning have led 15-13 between the teams.
Win Percentage
46W
2T
51W
DET
TBL
46%2%52%
Detroit Red WingsTiesTampa Bay Lightning
Recent Games
Last 10 Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | TBL | DET | 4–3 | TBL |
| Mar 12, 2026 | TBL | DET | 4–1 | TBL |
| Nov 28, 2025 | DET | TBL | 3–6 | TBL |
| Oct 17, 2025 | DET | TBL | 2–1 | DET |
| Apr 11, 2025 | TBL | DET | 3–4 | DET |
| Feb 8, 2025 | DET | TBL | 3–6 | TBL |
| Jan 25, 2025 | DET | TBL | 2–0 | DET |
| Jan 18, 2025 | TBL | DET | 5–1 | TBL |
| Apr 1, 2024 | TBL | DET | 2–4 | DET |
| Jan 21, 2024 | DET | TBL | 2–1 | DET |
Last Meeting
Apr 13, 2026Final
TBL
4
HOME
DET
3
AWAY
Lightningwon by1goal
Lightning' 3rd straight in this series·Game 99 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 Season87 games · 2 ties
42
43
Stanley Cup Playoffs12 games
4
8
Detroit Red Wings Biggest Win
9–1+8 goals
Apr 8, 1993
Tampa Bay Lightning Biggest Win
5–0+5 goals
Apr 13, 2023
Decade Breakdown
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Season by Season
| Season ↓ | DET ↕ | TBL ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024–25 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023–24 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021–22 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020–21 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2019–20 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Matchup Insights
Home / Away Split
AWAY
19-31
DET
AWAY
20-27
TBL
Streaks & Momentum
Current Streak
Tampa Bay Lightning: 3 consecutive wins
3
Avg. Margin of Victory
Games decided by 2.2 goals on average
2.2goals
Momentum (Last 10 vs All-Time)
DET-Neutral
Last 1050%
All-Time47.4%
TBL-Neutral
Last 1050%
All-Time52.6%
Last 10 Results
DET / TBL
Frequently Asked Questions: Detroit Red Wings 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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Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning have played in the NHL since 1992.