Below you will find all of the Lightning news, highlights and updates we have in our database.
Thursday, Oct 10th, 2024
Tampa Bay's game vs. Carolina is postponed due to Hurricane Milton. The Nashville preseason finale is canceled. The season now opens at Carolina Friday, then Vancouver at home Tuesday.
Thursday, Oct 10th, 2024
Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field's roof, scattering debris. No injuries, but it will take weeks to assess. Rays return March 27, 2025. NHL game postponed too.
Thursday, Oct 10th, 2024
Carolina hosts Tampa Bay in the season opener. Hurricanes aim to start strong at home; Lightning looks to improve on the road. Both teams report no injuries.
Tuesday, Oct 8th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning leave Florida for Carolina to prep for season opener, avoiding Hurricane Milton.
Sunday, Oct 6th, 2024
Panthers cancel their Stanley Cup ring ceremony due to approaching Hurricane Milton. Tuesday's game against the Bruins remains scheduled.
Thursday, Oct 3rd, 2024
Lightning's Conor Geekie was suspended for a preseason game for leaving the bench to fight the Panthers, violating NHL Rule 70.2. He'll miss Friday's game vs. the Hurricanes.
Wednesday, Sep 18th, 2024
Victor Hedman named Tampa Bay Lightning captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos. A key player for 15 seasons, Hedman led the team to two Stanley Cups and earned a Norris Trophy.
Thursday, Jul 11th, 2024
Lightning's Moser inks $6.75M deal after being traded from Utah, sending Sergachev the other way.
Tuesday, Jul 2nd, 2024
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent forward Cam Atkinson to a one-year, $900,000 contract. The two-time All-Star had 23 goals and 50 points in 73 games in 2021-22.
Tuesday, Jul 2nd, 2024
The NHL season brings back stars like Stamkos and Marchessault in Nashville, DeBrusk in Vancouver, plus coaches Ruff in Buffalo, Keefe in NJ, Berube in Toronto, and Bylsma in Seattle. Enjoy two outdoor games and a 12-day break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Tuesday, Jul 2nd, 2024
Lightning extend Hedman 4 years, $32M; Stamkos signs with Predators.
Monday, Jul 1st, 2024
Islanders sign forward Anthony Duclair to a 4-year, $14M deal to boost offensive depth and compete in the Metropolitan Division.
Monday, Jul 1st, 2024
Jake DeBrusk leaves the Bruins after 7 years, signs a 7-year deal with the Canucks worth $5.5M AAV.
Sunday, Jun 30th, 2024
Jake Guentzel and the Tampa Bay Lightning agreed on a seven-year deal, per ESPN. The Lightning traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Guentzel on Sunday.
Sunday, Jun 30th, 2024
Lightning trade a 2025 third-round pick to Hurricanes for pending UFA winger Jake Guentzel, giving Tampa Bay an exclusive chance to sign him before he hits the market.
Saturday, Jun 29th, 2024
Lightning trade for cap space, but Stamkos to test free agency. GM BriseBois says the extra cap space won't raise their offer to Stamkos.
Saturday, Jun 29th, 2024
On NHL Draft Day 2, Tampa Bay traded Mikhail Sergachev to Utah for J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie, and draft picks. Utah also got John Marino from NJ. Tampa sent Tanner Jeannot to LA for 2024 picks.
Friday, Jun 28th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, after 16 seasons, is set to become an unrestricted free agent Monday. A new deal seems unlikely, marking a potential first departure.
Thursday, Jun 27th, 2024
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche won the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award at the NHL awards. Other winners: Connor Bedard (Calder), Connor Hellebuyck (Vezina), Quinn Hughes (Norris).
Tuesday, Jun 25th, 2024
Jon Cooper will coach Canada's men's hockey team for upcoming events, including the 2026 Milan Olympics and NHL's Four Nations Face-Off.
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning trades for Ryan McDonagh from Nashville Predators. McDonagh, crucial to the 2020 & 2021 Stanley Cup wins, returns after a year.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Matthews, MacKinnon, Kucherov in race for Ted Lindsay Award, the NHLPA's pick for the top player.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
2023-24 Hart Trophy finalists: MacKinnon (Avalanche top scorer), McDavid, Kucherov (both hit 100 assists). NHL MVP race heats up!
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
After a Game 5 loss, Tampa Bay Lightning's Jon Cooper apologizes for an offensive skirt analogy, admitting it was wrong.
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Lightning GM remains hopeful about re-signing captain Stamkos, commending his key role and 81-point season. They value his leadership in shaping the team's future.
Monday, Apr 29th, 2024
Lightning's Jon Cooper criticizes goalie interference calls in Game 5 loss to Panthers, ending their Stanley Cup run. Says calls shifted momentum.
Monday, Apr 29th, 2024
Barkov and Verhaeghe's 2 goals each and Bobrovsky's 31 saves led the Panthers to a historic 6-1 win over the Lightning, clinching the playoff series.
Monday, Apr 29th, 2024
Sergei Bobrovsky's 31 saves led the Panthers to a 6-1 win over the Lightning, securing their playoff series. Barkov and Verhaege scored twice. Tampa Bay's season ends early again.
Monday, Apr 29th, 2024
Panthers lead Lightning 3-1 in playoffs. Florida could win at home in Game 5, Mon, 7pm ET on ESPN/ESPN+/Hulu.
Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
Sergachev's comeback sparked the Lightning to a 6-3 win against the Panthers in Game 4, dodging first-round elimination. Stamkos and Hagel scored twice, and Sergachev assisted after an 80-day injury break.
Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
Stamkos nets 2 as Lightning beat Panthers 6-3 in Game 4, cutting series deficit to 3-1.
Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
Mikhail Sergachev is back with the Tampa Bay Lightning just 80 days after breaking his leg, boosting their defense in a crucial Game 4 win possibility vs. the Panthers.
Friday, Apr 26th, 2024
The Florida Panthers (52-24-6) lead the playoff series 3-0 against the Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8). Lightning aims to dodge a sweep in Game 4.
Thursday, Apr 25th, 2024
Bobrovsky's 26 saves guided Panthers to a 5-3 victory against Lightning in Game 3, first-round series. Tkachuk hit 2 goals, securing a 3-0 series lead.
Wednesday, Apr 24th, 2024
Florida Panthers (2-0) face Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL playoffs. Odds: Tampa +174, Florida -129, O/U 6. #NHL #BetMGM
Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2024
Sam Bennett exited with an upper-body injury during Florida's 3-2 OT win against the Lightning. Tarasenko scored the OT winner, putting Panthers up 2-0 in the series.
Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2024
Bobrovsky's stellar saves and Verhaeghe's OT goal pushed the Panthers to a 3-2 playoff win vs. the Lightning, leading the series 2-0.
Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2024
Ryan Lomberg out with illness for Game 2, Steven Lorentz steps in. Lomberg scored 7 points in 75 games; Lorentz had 3 in 38 this season.
Monday, Apr 22nd, 2024
NHL Playoffs: Panthers (52-24-6) lead series 1-0 vs. Lightning (45-29-8) and host Game 2.
Monday, Apr 22nd, 2024
Ref Steve Kozari, hurt in April after a clash with Haydn Fleury, officiated his 137th Stanley Cup game on Sunday: Canucks' 4-2 win vs Predators.
Sunday, Apr 21st, 2024
Panthers beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 1, leading a playoff series against them for the first time. Verhaeghe's goal and Tkachuk's empty-netter clinch the win.
Saturday, Apr 20th, 2024
NHL playoffs kick off with Panthers hosting Lightning in 1st round Eastern Conference. Season saw Panthers win 2 of 3, but Lightning won last 5-3. Both top scorers: Kucherov (144pts), Reinhart (94pts).
Wednesday, Apr 17th, 2024
Kucherov hits 100 assists, making history, while Matthews misses 70-goal milestone in Maple Leafs' 6-4 defeat.
Wednesday, Apr 17th, 2024
Leafs vs. Lightning at 7 p.m. EDT! Tampa favored (-130) vs. Toronto (+109). Watch Kucherov & Matthews in this Atlantic Division clash. Lightning 5-4-1, Leafs 6-3-1 recently.
Monday, Apr 15th, 2024
Dylan Cozens netted 2 as Sabres close their season with a 4-2 victory against playoff-bound Lightning. Stamkos hits 40 goals again but can't outscore Buffalo.
Sunday, Apr 14th, 2024
Buffalo Sabres aim to break a 3-game road skid vs. Tampa Bay Lightning. With Brayden Point (45 goals) and Alex Tuch (22 goals, 37 assists) as top scorers.
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Charlie Lindgren's critical saves and John Carlson's decisive goal led the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Lightning, lifting them into a wild-card spot.
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Capitals' Jensen was stretchered off but conscious after a hit. Despite his exit, the team beat the Lightning 4-2, with defense stepping up.
Friday, Apr 12th, 2024
Capitals face Lightning, aiming to end 3-game home losing streak. Tampa Bay seeks to continue its 6-2-2 run. Top scorers: Strome (65pts) vs Stamkos (77pts).
Thursday, Apr 11th, 2024
Brady Tkachuk led Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning with a goal, an assist, and a shootout winner. Forsberg saved 24 shots.
Wednesday, Apr 10th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning (44-27-7) face Ottawa Senators (34-40-4) again, eyeing a win after a 4-2 victory. With Point's 44 goals leading, they aim to keep the momentum.
Tuesday, Apr 9th, 2024
Stamkos' hat trick and Kucherov's 3 assists led the Lightning to a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets, securing a top Eastern wild card spot.
Monday, Apr 8th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning (43-27-7) face Columbus Blue Jackets (26-40-12) in an Eastern Conference clash. Key players and injuries make it a must-watch.
Saturday, Apr 6th, 2024
Ref Steve Kozari stretchered off after hitting Lightning's Fleury. Kozari awake, set for recovery; Fleury out. Penguins beat Lightning 5-4, Bunting scores winner.
Saturday, Apr 6th, 2024
Bunting's last-minute goal secures Penguins a 5-4 win against Lightning, pushing them into playoffs. Malkin nets 2, Crosby hits 40 goals, and Nedeljkovic saves 30.
Friday, Apr 5th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning (43-26-7) face Pittsburgh Penguins (35-30-11) for the third time this season. Lightning won last, 3-1, with Paul scoring twice. Tampa is 8-1-1 in their last 10; Penguins are 6-2-2.
Thursday, Apr 4th, 2024
Kucherov nets 3 points; Stamkos, Paul score 2 each in Lightning's 7-4 win over Canadiens. Tomkins stops 26 for victory; Armia with 2 goals for Montreal.
Thursday, Apr 4th, 2024
4th-seed Tampa Bay (42-26-7) faces 8th-seed Montreal (29-33-12) Thurs, 7pm at Bell Centre. Tampa favored (-171), Montreal (+143). Lightning lead series 3-0, last win 4-3 in shootout.
Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 2024
Lightning defeat Maple Leafs 4-1, with goals from Stamkos, Hedman, Point & Paul. Vasilevskiy blocks 28 shots. Hagel & Kucherov get 3 assists each.
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 2024
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning in Atlantic clash. Matthews (62G, 36A) leads Leafs; Kucherov (42G, 85A) tops Lightning. Last game: Leafs won 6-5 in OT.
Monday, Apr 1st, 2024
David Perron's late goal led the Red Wings to snap a 4-game skid with a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay, moving them close to a playoff spot.
Sunday, Mar 31st, 2024
Lightning (41-25-7) face Red Wings (36-30-8) Monday, 7 p.m. EDT. Tampa Bay eyes 4th win in a row; Detroit 3-5-2 in last 10.
Saturday, Mar 30th, 2024
Lightning win 4-1 against Islanders, marking 9th straight point. Stamkos hits 30th goal; Cirelli scores 2 with an assist. Raddysh nets one; Vasilevskiy saves 28. Palmieri scores for Isles; Varlamov stops 38. Lightning now 8-0-1 since March 7; Islanders at 2-7-1 in 10 games.
Friday, Mar 29th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning (40-25-7) face NY Islanders (31-26-15) Sat. night. Tampa aims to continue 3-game home win streak, NY seeks to break slump (3-6-1).
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
Brayden Point’s 42nd goal led the Lightning to a 3-1 win over the Bruins. Tampa Bay is now just 2 points behind Toronto in the Atlantic, securing their 8th victory in 9 games.
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning (39-25-7) host Boston Bruins (42-16-15) in an Atlantic Division clash. Boston leads season series 2-1.
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Cirelli’s OT goal seals 3-2 win for Lightning vs. Ducks, stretching their streak to 7. Duclair scores in 7th game; Johansson saves 30. Johnston, Mintyukov net for Ducks; Dostal makes 25 saves.
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning, with Brayden Point's 41 goals, battle Anaheim Ducks led by Troy Terry's 19. Lightning lead series 1-0, Stamkos scored 2 last game.
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Gavrikov's OT goal at 25 sec led Kings to a 4-3 win over Lightning, ending their 5-game streak. It marked their 4th consecutive victory, eyeing a third playoff run.
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
The Lightning aim to extend their 5-game win streak against the Kings. LA seeks victory at home where they've shown strength. Previous encounter won by Tampa Bay in overtime.
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
Lightning defeat Sharks 4-1; Point scores 2, Kucherov makes 4 assists, hitting a 12-game streak - a franchise record. Sharks face 6th consecutive loss.
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
Facing off in San Jose Thu at 10:30pm EDT, the 4th-place Lightning (37-25-6) meet the 8th-place Sharks (16-45-7). Lightning aim to extend their 7-2-1 run, Sharks hope to break a 5-game losing streak. Last matchup: Tampa Bay won 6-0.
Monday, Mar 18th, 2024
Dmitry Kulikov gets a 2-game suspension for a forbidden hit to Conor Sheary's head, turning a Panthers' goal into a match penalty for elbowing & nullifying it.
Saturday, Mar 16th, 2024
Stamkos hits 2 goals, Vasilevskiy saves 47 in Tampa Bay's 5-3 win over Florida. Raddysh, Eyssimont, and Kucherov score. Lightning win 4 of 5. Panthers' Reinhart gets 2 goals, Tkachuk 1 in their second loss.
Friday, Mar 15th, 2024
NHL: 1st Atlantic Panthers host 4th Lightning in a key game. Point eyes hot streak continuation; Panthers lead series 2-0. #NHL #PanthersVsLightning
Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024
Brayden Point scored 3 goals and made 3 assists, leading Tampa Bay Lightning's comeback to beat the NY Rangers 6-3. Kucherov had 1 goal, 4 assists, and Vasilevskiy saved 25.
Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024
Tampa Bay overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat NY Rangers 6-3. Point's hat-trick and 6 points led, with Kucherov adding 1 goal, 4 assists. Lightning's comeback was sparked in the second period, securing the win with strong performances and Vasilevskiy's 25 saves.
Wednesday, Mar 13th, 2024
Top-ranked Rangers (43-18-4) target their 4th win in a row against 4th-place Lightning (34-25-6) in Thursday's game. Rangers lead series 3-1.
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