Tampa Bay Lightning News (page 4 of 6)
The latest Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps and previews. See also the Tampa Bay Lightning schedule and scores.
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Kucherov Shines as Lightning Defeat Canucks in Postponed Home Opener
Kucherov netted his fourth goal as the Lightning beat the Canucks 4-1 in their delayed opener. He's scored or assisted on all 5 Lightning goals. Vasilevskiy made 26 saves.
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Thrilling NHL Showdown: Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate Vancouver Canucks with Kucherov's Stellar Hat Trick
Tampa Bay (1-0) faces Vancouver (0-0-2) in an Atlantic vs. Pacific clash. Nikita Kucherov scored a hat trick in Lightning's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Secure Victory in Season Opener Following Hurricane's Aftermath
The Lightning beat the Hurricanes 4-1 in the opener after a week in NC due to Hurricane Milton. Captain Hedman was relieved to win despite worries about home.
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Kucherov's Hat Trick Leads Lightning to Season-Opening Win Against Hurricanes
Nikita Kucherov's hat trick led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. Kucherov scored a power-play goal and 2 empty-netters. Brayden Point also scored.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Home Opener Delayed Due to Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts
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.
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Hurricane Milton Disrupts NHL Preseason Game at Tropicana Field with Significant Damage
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.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Visit Carolina Hurricanes for Season Opener
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.
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Lightning Evacuate Florida Before Hurricane; Season Opener Against Hurricanes Goes Unaffected
Tampa Bay Lightning leave Florida for Carolina to prep for season opener, avoiding Hurricane Milton.
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NHL Preseason: Lightning's Conor Geekie Suspended for Starting Fight
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.
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Victor Hedman Appointed as Tampa Bay Lightning Captain
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.
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Lightning Strengthen Defense by Extending Moser's Contract for Two More Years
Lightning's Moser inks $6.75M deal after being traded from Utah, sending Sergachev the other way.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Cam Atkinson, Adding Veteran Leadership and Scoring Talent
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.
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Victor Hedman Remains with the Lightning; Emil Lilleberg Renews Contract
Lightning extend Hedman 4 years, $32M; Stamkos signs with Predators.
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Jake Guentzel Signs Seven-Year Contract with Tampa Bay Lightning, Set to Succeed Steven Stamkos on Top Line
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.
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Lightning Enhance Forward Depth with Acquisition of Jake Guentzel amid Possible Stamkos Exit
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.
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Steven Stamkos Enters Free Agency Following Lightning's Cap Space Clearance
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.
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Uncertain Future for Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos Amid Free Agency Stalemate
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.
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Nathan MacKinnon Named NHL MVP, Connor Bedard Secures Calder Trophy
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).
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Jon Cooper Appointed Canada’s Hockey Coach for 2026 Olympics and Four Nations Face-Off, Signaling NHL's Return to International Competition
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.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Acquires Ryan McDonagh in Trade Deal with Nashville Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning trades for Ryan McDonagh from Nashville Predators. McDonagh, crucial to the 2020 & 2021 Stanley Cup wins, returns after a year.
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Ted Lindsay Award Nominees Announced: Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nikita Kucherov Compete for Premier Player Accolade
Matthews, MacKinnon, Kucherov in race for Ted Lindsay Award, the NHLPA's pick for the top player.
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NHL MVP Nominees Announced: MacKinnon, McDavid, and Kucherov Lead Hart Trophy Race
2023-24 Hart Trophy finalists: MacKinnon (Avalanche top scorer), McDavid, Kucherov (both hit 100 assists). NHL MVP race heats up!
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Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Expresses Regret Over Unsuitable Analogy Used Following Game 5 Defeat
After a Game 5 loss, Tampa Bay Lightning's Jon Cooper apologizes for an offensive skirt analogy, admitting it was wrong.
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Negotiations on Steven Stamkos's Contract: Tampa Bay Lightning Optimistic About Retaining Their Captain
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.
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Lightning Knocked Out in Game 5 Following Disputed Goalie Interference Decisions
Lightning's Jon Cooper criticizes goalie interference calls in Game 5 loss to Panthers, ending their Stanley Cup run. Says calls shifted momentum.
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Panthers End Lightning Era with Monumental Victory in Game 5
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.
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Panthers Eliminate Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 to Win First-Round Series
Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe recorded three points apiece as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 to win the first-round series 4-1.
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Panthers Welcome Lightning for Game 5 of NHL Playoffs: Florida Close to Moving Forward
Panthers lead Lightning 3-1 in playoffs. Florida could win at home in Game 5, Mon, 7pm ET on ESPN/ESPN+/Hulu.
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Sergachev's Comeback Fuels Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 4 Victory to Avoid Elimination
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.
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Stamkos Hits 100th Playoff Point as Tampa Bay Lightning Secure 6-3 Victory Against Florida Panthers to Avoid Elimination
Stamkos nets 2 as Lightning beat Panthers 6-3 in Game 4, cutting series deficit to 3-1.