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On YouTubeJon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / December 14
How Jon Cooper operates with his players
Few coaches have defined success in the last decade of the NHL like the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Jon Cooper, who is set to lead Team Canada into the 2026
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 14
Islanders Hold Off Lightning Comeback, Win 3-2 in Shootout
The New York Islanders prevail over the Tampa Bay Lightning again, this time taking them down in the shootout, 3-2. The Lightning mounted a comeback after falling behind 2-0, but they weren’t able to seal the deal.
Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / December 13
Jon Cooper Opens Up About Lightning's Unique Team Dynamics
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025–26 season has felt like a roller coaster, but for most fans, it’s been a fun one. After starting the year with just one win in their first seven games, Tampa flipped the script in dramatic fashion, ripping off a 15–3 stretch that catapulted them to the top of the Eastern Conference.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Tampa Bay Lightning have Injury to Veteran Milan Bound
The Tampa Bay Lightning are using the injured reserve today. One of the best defencemen of the past decade Victor Hedman has an injury of elbow injury that required surgery.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Victor Hedman News / Field Level Media / December 12
Lightning captain Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman and captain Victor Hedman has an elbow injury that will require surgery and keep him out for several weeks. One day after he returned to injured reserve, the team announced Friday that Hedman will undergo a procedure on his elbow Monday.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 12
Lightning Set to Lose Victor Headman Due to Elbow Surgery
Just as soon as they get him back, the Tampa Bay Lightning will lose their star defenseman again. The Lightning announced that Victor Hedman will undergo an elbow procedure on Monday.
Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / December 12
Lightning’s Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery, expected to return before Olympics
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Victor Hedman will be undergoing a procedure on his elbow on Monday, and will be out until early February to recover and rehab the injury.
Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Victor Hedman To Undergo Elbow Surgery, Out Six Weeks
Lightning captain Victor Hedman will undergo elbow surgery next Monday, head coach Jon Cooper told reporters (including Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times).
NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 12
Offensive Explosion: Lightning Top Devils 8-4
The Devils, fresh off snapping a brutal five-game losing streak, ran into a buzzsaw tonight at the Prudential Center, absorbing a tough 8-4 loss against the scorching-hot Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oliver Bjorkstrand News / The Hockey Writers / December 11
Bjorkstrand Scores Twice as Lightning Annihilate Devils 8-4
On Thursday, Dec. 11, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning to close out the season series. Both teams had one win each and were looking to win the series.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 11
Lightning score early, often in rout of Devils
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two goals and set up another and Nikita Kucherov notched four assists, fueling the Tampa Bay Lightning to an 8-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday in Newark, N.J.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
Lightning, Bruins reveal jerseys for 2026 Stadium Series
We have the looks of two of the NHL’s top teams that will be wearing when they take their divisional rivalry outside.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Lightning Hold Advantage Over Atlantic Division in Key Category
This NHL season has already tested everyone’s nerves. More than a quarter of all games have pushed past regulation, turning the Eastern Conference standings into a logjam.
Victor Hedman News / Field Level Media / December 11
Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman returned to injured reserve on Thursday and will miss at least three games. The veteran defenseman, who turns 35 next week, recently rejoined the lineup after missing four weeks and 12 games with an undisclosed injury.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 10
The Habs Lose Handedly to The Lightning As Goaltending And Defence Fails Them Once Again
Goaltending struggles took the Canadiens out of their game early against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night as they lost 6-1. The Habs’ players seemed deflated after another tough performance in nets by their goaltenders.
Ryan McDonagh News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6
Ryan McDonagh, Lightning grades for $12.3 million contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh on a three-year contract extension worth a total of $12.3 million, meaning he’ll carry a salary cap hit of $4.1 million over the following three seasons.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have come to terms and re-signed defenceman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension. The deal will carry a $4.1M average annual value salary cap hit.
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