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Holmberg, Lightning Ground Jets to Tie Home Win Record
Pontus Holmberg had a goal and three assists, as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off a third period rally to beat the Winnipeg Jets, 6-4. It was his first four-point night, as he and linemates Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli combined for ten points.

Mike Smith
Oct 293 min read


From the Glass to the Rafters: Lightning Fans Have Never Had It This Good
Lightning's last 15 years is not the norm
Ernie Norquist
Oct 276 min read


Avalanche Barrage Early, Hand Bolts Mile-High Loss
The Colorado Avalanche scored twice in the first six minutes and never let go, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 Friday night at Ball Arena. Jake Guentzel scored twice on the power play for Tampa Bay, which outshot Colorado 34-24, but the Bolts couldn't climb out of an early hole.

Mike Smith
Oct 243 min read


Cirelli, Vasilevskiy lead the way in a one-sided affair in Las Vegas
Anthony Cirelli scored twice, and Andrei Vasilevskiy shielded the net perfectly to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights in a late-night affair at T-Mobile Arena. With a rough road trip underway, it was important to start with a statement win, and that is what happened here in Las Vegas. Brandon Hagel kept his name on the scoring sheet, and Nikita Kucherov neared history with a three-point night.
Robert Hazou
Oct 214 min read


Guentzel Quietly Builds Solid Start to Season as Lightning Head West
While Brandon Hagel, Victor Hedman, and Nikita Kucherov have dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning's headlines in the first eight games of the season, forward Jake Guentzel has quietly put together a solid start and become a major factor in the Bolts' 6-2-0 record. The 'Silent Assassin' will need to build on his strong start as the Lightning look to win out west this week, starting tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mike Smith
Oct 203 min read


Hedman Delivers OT Win as Lightning Top Kraken
Victor Hedman scored the game-winner in overtime, while Brandon Hagel added two goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Seattle Kraken, 4-3. The goal was the Bolts' captain's first of the season, and his first since February 28th, weeks before leaving the team for mental health reasons.

Mike Smith
Oct 154 min read


James Returns as Lightning Hope to Rebound Against Kraken
After losing to the New York Rangers 4-1 Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the second time in less than two weeks, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper had one thing to say to the gathered media afterwards: "Do you guys want to just play my presser from a week ago here?"
As the Lightning head back to Tampa to prepare for Thursday night's home matchup against the Seattle Kraken, the Bolts know they still have a lot of work to do to avoid nights like the past two in New

Mike Smith
Oct 155 min read


Lightning Win Their 4th Straight and First Road Win against the Islanders
The red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning take their 3 game winning streak to the UBS Arena tonight to face the New York Islanders. After losing the season opener against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been unbeatable. Three straight games, three straight wins. Tonight, the Lightning put their win streak on the line on the road against the New York Islanders. The story of the game could be found at the hardware store. In between the pipes,
Dan Herrejon
Oct 104 min read


Holmberg, Mikheyev Power Lightning Past Flyers
Pontus Holmberg and Ilya Mikheyev each scored and assisted as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Monday night. The goals were the first of the season for both, and the Bolts improved to 2-1-0. Brayden Point also scored his first goal of the season at 16:05 in the first period, redirecting a John Carlson shot from the blue line past Flyers goalie Dan Vladar.

Mike Smith
Oct 65 min read


Geekie, Lightning Down Capitals in Home Opening Win
Conor Geekie scored the game-winning goal, and Brandon Hagel added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 Saturday night. The performance contrasted sharply with their opening-night showing against the New York Rangers, where they were soundly defeated 5-1.
Although it was only the second game of the season, the Lightning were determined to show that they were capable of far more than they showed at Madison Square Garden Thursday night.

Mike Smith
Oct 45 min read


Rangers Down Lightning in Disappointing Season Opener
Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Dorofeyev both scored early Thursday night to set the tone as the New York Rangers downed the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-1. The Lightning failed to build momentum at Madison Square Garden as they struggled to find a rhythm.

Mike Smith
Oct 14 min read


Lightning Look Ahead to Promising Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning open the regular season tonight on a mission: to overcome past mistakes and build on their experiences. Considered one of the favorites to win a competitive Atlantic Division, the Bolts know time is precious. As the team opens with a visit to New York to face the Rangers, hope and excitement certainly wear Tampa Bay blue and white.

Mike Smith
Sep 305 min read


Verhaeghe Left. Barré-Boulet Stalled. Now Duke and O'Reilly Wait.
Timing is everything. My case for Sam O'Reilly and Dylan Duke went up Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, both were headed to Syracuse. I missed by a few hours. The Lightning risk missing by a season.
Ernie Norquist
Sep 285 min read


Game Preview: Lightning Prepare for Panthers; Waive Johanssen
The Tampa Bay Lightning spent Wednesday's training camp session preparing for another round of the Battle of Florida against the Panthers. While the Bolts expect to play most of their veterans Thursday night, Florida will bring a roster of prospects to Tampa. The Lightning also waived backup goalie Johan Johanssen.

Mike Smith
Sep 244 min read


Bolts Open Training Camp With Renewed Hopes, Fast Pace, and Surprise Injuries
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season with an invigorating first day of training camp Thursday. As 67 players ran drills and shook off the rust, the Bolts entered the Brandon TGH Ice Plex with renewed hope that the playoff demon that has plagued them for the past four seasons could be exorcised this year.

Mike Smith
Sep 186 min read


After Breakthrough Year, Will Raddysh Stay or Will He Go?
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh had a breakthrough year in 2025-26. Scoring 22 goals, Raddysh broke the team record for most goals scored by a defenseman. He also grounded a Tampa Bay defense mired by injuries, and found his niche on the Bolts' power play unit. Raddysh has also quickly become a fan favorite. As he enters free agency this offseason, one question remains: Will he stay in Tampa Bay, or will he find fortune elsewhere?

Mike Smith
May 115 min read


Kucherov Responds to Critics, Won't Discuss Re-signing
Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Nikita Kucherov has been in this position before: Leading the NHL in several scoring categories, only to have his performance fall short in the playoffs. After another first-round elimination, this time at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, Kucherov spent this week answering his critics while not commenting on the possibility of returning to the team after his contract expires in 2027.

Mike Smith
May 87 min read


Dobeš, Newhook, and Two Bad Bounces Doom Another Lightning Postseason
Imagine having 29 shots on net and holding your opponent to only nine in a decisive Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, only to lose the game and have your season ended. That's exactly what happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday night when Jakub Dobes and the Montreal Canadiens eliminated them, 2-1.

Mike Smith
May 47 min read


Lightning Not Just Trying to Keep Momentum Going, But Instill the Right Mindset Entering Decisive Game 7
Tonight, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens will face off in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference First Round series. As game time approaches, both teams have a clear goal: to advance to the second round. However, there's something more as this heated rivalry comes to a head at Benchmark International Arena:
The Tampa Bay Lightning aim to continue their legacy, while the Montreal Canadiens are looking to begin theirs.

Mike Smith
May 34 min read


Vasilevskiy Shows Why He is Still The Best with Stellar Game 6 Performance
Questions abounded in the days leading up to Friday night's crucial Game 6 regarding the effectiveness and performance of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy. Is he not living up to the series' expectations? Is he past his prime? Is "The Big Cat" no longer the threat he once was during the Stanley Cup Championship years?
After a dominating performance at the Bell Centre on Friday night, it can be confirmed that Vasilevskiy is doing just fine.

Mike Smith
May 25 min read
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