San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Series timeline
▲ San Jose Sharks ahead (peak +2)
▼ Tampa Bay Lightning ahead (peak +8)
San Jose Sharks Tampa Bay Lightning Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: San Jose Sharks 4 (2005-06–2008-09), Tampa Bay Lightning 6 (2018-19–2022-23). Current: Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
Splits
| Split | San Jose Sharks record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 22-30-2 |
| Hosted by San Jose Sharks | 11-14-1 |
| Hosted by Tampa Bay Lightning | 11-16-1 |
| Last 10 seasons (2015-16 to 2025-26) | 6-14 |
| Largest San Jose Sharks win | 8-0 (1999-00) |
| Largest Tampa Bay Lightning win | 8-1 (2024-25) |
In the record book
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Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 (0-2) | Jan 3, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7-3 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2024-25 (1-1) | Dec 5, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Jan 2, 2025 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2023-24 (0-2) | Oct 26, 2023 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6-0 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-1 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2022-23 (1-1) | Oct 29, 2022 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-3 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 7, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | 4-3 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2021-22 (0-2) | Jan 22, 2022 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (0-2) | Dec 7, 2019 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3-0 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2018-19 (1-1) | Jan 5, 2019 | San Jose Sharks | 5-2 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6-3 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2017-18 (0-2) | Nov 8, 2017 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2016-17 (2-0) | Nov 12, 2016 | San Jose Sharks | 3-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2015-16 (1-1) | Dec 5, 2015 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-3 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 16, 2016 | San Jose Sharks | 4-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2014-15 (1-1) | Nov 13, 2014 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Feb 15, 2015 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-2 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2013-14 (2-0) | Nov 21, 2013 | San Jose Sharks | 5-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Jan 18, 2014 | San Jose Sharks | 5-4 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2011-12 (1-1) | Dec 21, 2011 | San Jose Sharks | 7-2 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 16, 2012 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6-5 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2010-11 | Nov 6, 2010 | San Jose Sharks | 5-2 | at San Jose Sharks |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Oct 22, 2009 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| 2008-09 (2-0) | Oct 25, 2008 | San Jose Sharks | 3-0 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Jan 13, 2009 | San Jose Sharks | 7-1 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2006-07 | Oct 29, 2006 | San Jose Sharks | 4-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| 2005-06 | Jan 16, 2006 | San Jose Sharks | 3-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| 2003-04 | Oct 30, 2003 | Tie | 2-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| 2002-03 (0-2) | Nov 15, 2002 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Mar 24, 2003 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-1 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 2001-02 (1-1) | Oct 11, 2001 | San Jose Sharks | 4-3 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Mar 1, 2002 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-2 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 2000-01 | Mar 6, 2001 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 (1-0-1) | Dec 6, 1999 | Tie | 3-3 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 8, 2000 | San Jose Sharks | 8-0 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 1998-99 (2-0) | Oct 31, 1998 | San Jose Sharks | 6-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 13, 1999 | San Jose Sharks | 3-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 1997-98 (1-1) | Nov 8, 1997 | San Jose Sharks | 3-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Dec 29, 1997 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 1996-97 (0-2) | Dec 7, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-3 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Feb 23, 1997 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-3 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 1995-96 (0-2) | Jan 17, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6-4 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Mar 1, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7-3 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| 1993-94 (1-1) | Dec 7, 1993 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3-1 | at San Jose Sharks | |
| Jan 29, 1994 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| 1992-93 (1-3) | Oct 30, 1992 | San Jose Sharks | 2-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Dec 16, 1992 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-4 | at San Jose Sharks | ||
| Jan 23, 1993 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-1 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| Feb 1, 1993 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5-4 | at San Jose Sharks |