2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning season Game log October

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Attendance | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 4 | New York Rangers | 1 - 2 | Prague † | 17085 | 0-1-0 | 0 |
| 2 | October 5 | New York Rangers | 1 - 2 | Prague‡ | 17085 | 0-2-0 | 0 |
| 3 | October 11 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 - 4 OT | St. Pete Times Forum | 18552 | 0-2-1 | 1 |
| 4 | October 16 | New York Islanders | 3 - 4 OT | St. Pete Times Forum | 14420 | 0-2-2 | 2 |
| 5 | October 18 | Minnesota Wild | 0 - 1 SO | St. Pete Times Forum | 15191 | 0-2-3 | 3 |
| 6 | October 21 | Atlanta Thrashers | 3 - 2 OT | St. Pete Times Forum | 13922 | 1-2-3 | 5 |