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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
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