Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head

Lightning built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 11 of 22 decided meetings (50%) (plus 4 ties). In the shootout era they are 40-36 against each other (53% Lightning). Games average a 2.1-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Lightning's 8-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Jets hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 55 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1999, so the rivalry has spanned 27 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Jets won 4-1 on Mar 5, 2026. Through the 2020s Jets have led 7-4 between the teams.