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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
2 days ago5 min read


Game Preview: The Battle of Florida, Preseason Round Two, Gives Bolts' Prospects Last Chance to Make an Impression
The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up their final preseason warm-up Saturday morning before heading to South Florida to face the Florida Panthers. The game will cap a grueling two weeks of training camp, where 67 players vied for a spot on the team's 23-player roster.

Mike Smith
6 days ago4 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


Lightning Young Guns Show Promise as well as Inexperience in Loss to Predators
The Tampa Bay Lightning controlled much of the play in the second preseason game against the Nashville Predators, but sloppy late turnovers ultimately led to a 3-2 overtime loss. With many of the team's marquee names staying home, the Bolts' pipeline prospects had a golden opportunity to make their case for staying up with the club to start the season.
Alyssa Shimko
Sep 234 min read


Lightning Reduce Training Camp Roster, Announce Lineup for Nashville Away Game
The Tampa Bay Lightning assigned seven players to their respective lower-level teams on Monday, reducing the training camp roster to 58. General Manager Julien BriseBois announced the moves a day ahead of Tuesday night's preseason matchup against the Nashville Predators. The team also announced the players traveling to Nashville Tuesday.

Mike Smith
Sep 223 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


Kartye Scores Twice, Rangers Down Lightning in Regular Season Finale
Tye Kartye had two goals and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular season finale, 4-2. Mika Zibanejad added a goal and an assist.
Oliver Bjorkstrand and Corey Perry both scored for the Lightning. The loss was their fourth in the last six games as the Lightning struggled to put together consistent play at the conclusion of the season.

Mike Smith
Apr 163 min read


Cirelli, Lightning Power Past Pittsburgh to Retake Atlantic Division Lead
Anthony Cirelli earned a hat trick, and Zemgus Girgensons scored the game-winning goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night, 6-3. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists.
The win placed the Lightning back in a tie for first place with the Buffalo Sabres in the very competitive Atlantic Division.

Mike Smith
Apr 34 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


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
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