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Lightning Suffer "Abnormally Bad" Loss to Columbus
Conor Garland scored twice as the Columbus Blue Jackets dismantled the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night, 5-2. Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan had two assists each.
The loss was the sixth in seven games for the Bolts, who have been mired in lackluster play since returning from the Olympic Break at the end of February.

Mike Smith
Mar 103 min read


Lightning Find Themselves Struggling At The Wrong Time
What a difference a month can make. Entering the Olympic Break on February 5th, the Tampa Bay Lightning were riding an impressive streak of 19-1-1 in their last 21 games. Add in an impressive performance upon their return on March 4th against Toronto, and it seemed the break would not affect their level of play.

Mike Smith
Mar 45 min read


Tampa Bay Lightning's Golden Moment: A New Era of Heroes
The United States has a new generation of golden heroes. Jack Hughes scored at the 1:41 mark of overtime to propel Team USA to a 2-1 victory over Team Canada, winning the Olympic gold medal for the first time in 46 years. Off a pass from Zach Werenski, Hughes shot the puck through the sliding five-hole of Jordan Binnington to send the American bench into a frenzy, pouring onto the ice in celebration.

Mike Smith
Feb 234 min read


Guentzel, Hagel Punch Tickets to Gold Medal Game
Graphic Credit: Mike Smith | Thunderstruck Sports By Mike Smith | Thunderstruck Sports After two weeks of spectacular competition, the final game of the Men's Olympic Tournament in Milan, Italy, is set! Two members of the Tampa Bay Lightning remain and will face off for gold on Sunday. Here's a look at Friday's semifinal matchups. Team Canada Rallies From Two-Goal Deficit to Beat Finland Nathan McKinnon scored with 35 seconds to play in regulation to cap a two-goal third-per

Mike Smith
Feb 212 min read


Thrilling Quarterfinal Round Sees Three Bolts Advance; Four Eliminated
The Men's Olympic Hockey Quarterfinal Round dazzled and entertained the hockey world on Wednesday. Spectacular play, comebacks, and overtime thrillers brought the fans of four teams to their feet, and drew the angst of those on the losing side.

Mike Smith
Feb 202 min read


Four Bolts Advance to Olympic Quarterfinals; Two Eliminated
The Elimination Rounds have started at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Four members of the Tampa Bay Lightning moved on with their respective teams through the playoff qualifiers, while two Bolts saw their Olympic dreams come ot an end on Tuesday.

Mike Smith
Feb 182 min read


Lightning Olympic Delegation Already Making An Impact in Milan
The Tampa Bay Lightning are very much a presence in Milan, Italy, this Olympic season. With nine players representing eight countries, the Bolts' fans have been treated to some great hockey as the NHL season takes a pause for the international tournament.

Mike Smith
Feb 174 min read


Kucherov, Raddysh Lead Improbable Comeback as Bolts Tame Sabres in OT
Darren Raddysh powered an equalizing goal past Colton Ellis, as Jake Guentzel scored the game-winning goal with seconds to play in overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning came back in the final moments to beat the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3. Nikita Kucherov continued to rack up points, picking up assists on both.

Mike Smith
Feb 44 min read


Gourde, Raddysh Lead Lightning Into Stadium Series Weekend With Win Over Jets
Yanni Gourde and Darren Raddysh both scored and added two assists on Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets, 4-1.

Mike Smith
Jan 303 min read


Lightning Pick Up Hard-Fought Win Against Mammoth
Darren Raddysh and Anthony Cirelli both scored as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Utah Mammoth Monday night, 2-0.

Mike Smith
Jan 273 min read
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