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Early Season Struggles Continue for Tampa Bay

Graphic Credit: Mike Smith | Thunderstruck Sports Nikita Kucherov missed his second consecutive game due to illness and Jonas Johanson was in net for the Lightning as they went into Columbus for the second half of a back-to-back following OT losses in their last two games. Both teams have struggled out of the gate, and Tampa Bay was looking to build off a strong third period against the Red Wings. The Lighting would get that opportunity early when roughing penalties were ha

Phil Hanney

Oct 19, 20253 min read

Lack of offense leads to another overtime loss on the road trip

Before the game began the team announced Nikita Kucherov would miss tonight's game with an illness. As it turns out the team would miss his presence with the offense struggling to score until late in the third period. For a second consecutive game overtime was needed and the result was one the Lightning were not hoping for. Starting off, Tampa's offense maintained control for the opening minute of the game but could not generate any opportunities. Detroit would then force a t

Robert Hazou

Oct 17, 20253 min read

Bolts Drop Game to Caps in Overtime; Snag Three of Four Points in Back-to-Back

Jacob Chychrun scores the game winning goal 1:19 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win. The Tampa Bay Lightning never trailed tonight in the nation's capital until the Washington defensemen snuck in back door on a slick feed across the crease by Tom Wilson. Tampa opened the scoring at the 7:06 mark of the first period when Ryan McDonagh set up Jake Guentzel with a sweet shot pass cross ice to beat Logan Thompson as he went post to post. Guentzel with great

Derek Caldwell

Oct 14, 20252 min read

Lightning Turnaround Begins in Boston

The Tampa Bay Lightning playing the Boston Bruins was a marquee matchup just a few years ago. Many pre-season predictions (including mine) had the Lightning winning the Atlantic Division. Instead, they are bringing up the rear with the lowly Buffalo Sabres after dropping their first two games. Boston, who many had penciled in as the worst team in the Atlantic are undefeated winning all three of their games so far. When down is up and good is bad and dogs are living with cats

Dan Herrejon

Oct 13, 20254 min read