2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning season Game log December

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Attendance | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | December 18 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 - 2 SO | St. Pete Times Forum | 16333 | 7-15-9 | 23 |
| 32 | December 20 | Atlanta Thrashers | 3 - 4 | Philips Arena | 14395 | 7-16-9 | 23 |
| 33 | December 23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 - 0 | Mellon Arena | 17064 | 8-16-9 | 25 |
| 34 | December 26 | Florida Panthers | 4 - 3 SO | BankAtlantic Center | 16961 | 9-16-9 | 27 |
| 35 | December 27 | Florida Panthers | 6 - 4 | St. Pete Times Forum | 18226 | 10-16-9 | 29 |
| 36 | December 30 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 - 2 SO | St. Pete Times Forum | 20454 | 10-16-10 | 30 |