How to watch Hurricanes vs. Lightning: TV channel and streaming options for March 14

Summary: Get ready for a huge hockey game on March 14, 2026! The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the Carolina Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. This is a big deal because the Hurricanes are in first place in the Eastern Conference, and the Lightning are right behind them in third.

Both teams are dealing with some tough medical issues. Carolina is missing their goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov, because of a bad hip, and Shayne Gostisbehere is out with a lower-body injury. This means backup goalie Brandon Bussi has to step up and face Tampa Bay's superstar Nikita Kucherov, who already has an amazing 106 points this season! Tampa Bay has injuries too, including Emil Martinsen Lilleberg, who is out with a face injury, and Max Crozier with an abdomen issue. Even with the battered rosters, it should be a great game. You can watch it at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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