2009–10 Tampa Bay Lightning season Game log October

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Attendance | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 3 | Atlanta Thrashers | 6 – 3 | Philips Arena | 18545 | 0–1–0 | 0 |
| 2 | October 6 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 – 1 (SO) | RBC Center | 16186 | 0–1–1 | 1 |
| 3 | October 8 | New Jersey Devils | 4 – 3 (SO) | St. Pete Times Forum | 17454 | 0–1–2 | 2 |
| 4 | October 10 | Carolina Hurricanes | 5 – 2 | St. Pete Times Forum | 14212 | 1–1–2 | 4 |
| 5 | October 12 | Florida Panthers | 3 – 2 | St. Pete Times Forum | 14126 | 2–1–2 | 6 |
| 6 | October 15 | Ottawa Senators | 7 – 1 | Scotiabank Place | 17732 | 2–2–2 | 6 |
| 7 | October 17 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 – 1 | Mellon Arena | 17132 | 2–3–2 | 6 |