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Lightning recall Brandon Halverson

The Lightning announced they’ve recalled goaltender Brandon Halverson from AHL Syracuse. They had an open roster spot after reassigning Maxim Groshev yesterday.

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Lightning Extend Ryan McDonagh to 3-Year Contract

In a stunning midseason move, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that defenseman Ryan McDonagh had been extended on a three-year contract. The 34-year-old defenseman agreed to a deal that has an average annual value (AAV) of $4.1 million.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to three-year contract extension

A veteran blueliner will be staying in the Sunshine State for a few more years. On Thursday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced that the team has signed defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year contract extension.

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Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / December 4

Jon Cooper Reveals What Makes New Lightning Line Special

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back to looking like the class of the Atlantic Division — and lately, they’ve been playing like it too. After a slow, uneven start that had some wondering whether their best days were behind them, the Lightning have surged with a level of rhythm and confidence that feels awfully familiar.

Maxim Groshev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Lightning reassign Maxim Groshev

12/3/2025: Tampa announced today that they’ve reassigned Groshev back to AHL Syracuse, one day after they recalled him. Groshev was a healthy scratch for the team’s loss to the New York Islanders last night, meaning he heads back to Syracuse still waiting on the chance to make his NHL debut.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 2

Hagel, Kucherov Chemistry Driving Lightning’s Winning Streak

For the first few weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t resemble the Stanley Cup contender many expected them to be. With just a single win in their first seven games, they had one of the worst starts to a season in franchise history and the team was searching for answers that didn’t seem to be there.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 2

NHL Lessons Learned: Lightning Skyrocketing to Top of Standings

The Tampa Bay Lightning have put the NHL on notice with their latest stretch. As the league standings continue to fluctuate, a few teams are emerging from the pack in each conference.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Lightning's Nick Paul Already Finding Spark With Former MVP

For the first two weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning couldn’t seem to find a pulse. One win in their first seven games left them buried at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, searching for answers that didn't seem like they were coming.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Jon Cooper Reveals Key to Lightning’s Swift Surge

For the first few weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t resemble the cup contender many now view them as. They didn’t even look like a team ready to stay afloat.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Jon Cooper Reveals Key to Lightning’s Dramatic Surge

For the first few weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t resemble the cup contender many now view them as. They didn’t even look like a team ready to stay afloat.

Brandon Hagel News / Breakaway on SI / November 30

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Dominating During Winning Streak

The Tampa Bay Lightning just keep on winning games and adding to their lead in the Atlantic Division. They now sit at 16-7-2 and have totaled 34 points and won their last seven games to close out the month of November.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Lightning handle Rangers 4-1, extend win streak to seven

Brandon Hagel scored two goals as the surging Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to seven games with a 4-1 victory Saturday over the New York Rangers, who continued their home woes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Red-hot Lightning intent on adding to Rangers' home woes

The Tampa Bay Lightning's slow start is a distant memory, while the New York Rangers hope their home woes can start fading away. The Lightning will attempt to run their winning streak to seven games on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Rangers.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Vasilevskiy Finds Needed Stride for Lightning in November

The Tampa Bay Lightning keep finding ways to get into the win column, and a cornerstone piece of this run is goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. After missing virtually all of training camp and preseason, he took some time to shake the rust off.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 28

Tampa Bay Lightning Put Out Calgary Flames On Home Ice — 11/26/2025

TAMPA, Fla. — Continuing to have a win streak in the last week, the Tampa Bay Lightning grabbed their fifth-straight win after putting out the Calgary Flames on home ice.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 28

Lightning double up Red Wings, extend win streak to six

Yanni Gourde scored two unassisted goals and the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning stretched their winning streak to six games by downing the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Friday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Stadium Rant / November 27

Tampa Bay Lightning Showcasing Grit After Slow Start

The Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the league’s biggest storylines early this season—mostly due to a slow start and lingering questions. The team found themselves at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with a 1-4-2 record through their first seven games.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Nikita Kucherov Was Almost Offer Sheeted by Lightning’s Biggest Rival

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL over the last decade, and a lot of that can be attributed to Nikita Kucherov.

Pontus Holmberg News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Lightning’s Pontus Holmberg expected to return vs. Flames

The Tampa Bay Lightning will get a bit of relief from their current slog of injuries, as head coach Jon Cooper announced that center Pontus Holmberg is expected to return to the lineup against the Calgary Flames.

Brandon Hagel News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Brandon Hagel will be in tough to make Team Canada

For any season in which the NHL sends their players to the Olympics, the first few months of that season serve a dual purpose. Sure, teams are still fighting for points and jockeying for playoff positioning, but players are also auditioning to make their respective nations’ Olympic teams, trying to make their resume as attractive as possible.