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On YouTubeAnthony Cirelli News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Canada trying too hard to add specialists to roster with Anthony Cirelli selection
Team Canada unveiled the 25-player men’s hockey roster for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games on Wednesday, with some significant tweaks from the team
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Lightning win OT thriller in head coach Jon Cooper's 1,000th NHL game
Jon Cooper officially coached his 1,000th career NHL regular-season game Wednesday.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 31
NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Anaheim Ducks
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 31
JJ Moser, Lightning grades for $54 million contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning are having a solid season, currently sitting third in the Atlantic Division. They also just made a move for their future, signing JJ Moser to an eight-year $54 million contract extension.
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.
Erik Cernak News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Lightning’s Erik Cernak expected to return after 17-game absence
A veteran rearguard is set to return to the lineup. On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning activated defenseman Erik Cernak from long-term injured reserve.
Erik Cernak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31
Lightning Activate Erik Cernak From LTIR
The Lightning have activated defenseman Erik Černák from long-term injured reserve, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports. Černák will dress on Wednesday against the Ducks for the first time since sustaining a hand injury against the Capitals on Nov.
Scott Sabourin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Lightning Place Scott Sabourin On Injured Reserve
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be down at least one forward for their upcoming road trip through the Pacific Division. According to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, the Lightning have placed Scott Sabourin on the team’s injured reserve.
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Jon Cooper praises Canadiens’ effort after Lightning blow lead
Jon Cooper was both complimentary and self-critical in his post-game press conference following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 5-4 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens Sunday night.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Lightning Win 5-4 Shootout Classic vs. Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning (22-13-3) won an incredibly important game in the Atlantic Division race. They won a wild and crazy game 5-4 against the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6).
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28
Lightning blow 3-goal lead, edge Canadiens in shootout
Gage Goncalves and Brayden Point tallied in the shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning won their fourth straight contest by edging the visiting Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Sunday.
Brayden Point News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Lightning’s Brayden Point Is Jeopardizing His Olympic Chances With Recent Play
The Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) are having another great season in the 2020s. The team ranks seventh in the league in goals per game (3.27) and fourth in the league in goals against per game (2.59), overcoming a slightly substandard power play (17.2%, 22nd).
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 28
The Habs Return To Action Tonight Against the Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5) are back from the holiday break and ready to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) on the road at 5:00 pm ET tonight.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Lightning sign JJ Moser to 8-year, $54 million contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured a major piece of their blue line for the long term, signing defenseman JJ Moser to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension with an average annual value of $6.75 million.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Extend D-Man on 8-year, $54M Deal: Reports
With the NHL heading back on the ice following the Christmas break, news here at Last Word On Hockey is beginning to trickle in regarding major moves. In particular, reports that J.J.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 27
Lightning sign D J.J. Moser to 8-year, $54 million extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year extension worth $54 million (average annual value of $6.75 million) shortly before Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 27
Lightning Nearing Extension with Star Defenseman
Coming out of the holiday break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are having to again face their in-state rival the Florida Panthers. But prior to the game, they have received some positive news.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Sign J.J. Moser To Eight-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning are locking in one of their key defenseman, reportedly signing JJ Moser to a long-term deal. As broken by Elliotte Friedman on Saturday afternoon, “Good afternoon…belated Christmas gift in Tampa Bay for JJ Moser, who is having a great season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Lightning sign defenseman J.J. Moser to big contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked in one of their best defensemen from this season.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
NHL Predictions Saturday Night Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22
Three underperforming NHL players who must step up
We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.
Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / December 20
Jon Cooper Has High Praise for Two Lightning Forwards
The Tampa Bay Lightning have never been shy about who they are. This is a franchise built on standards, not slogans. Every season begins with the same expectation: compete deep into the spring or consider it unfinished business.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 16
NHL Department of Player Safety has stopped caring about player safety
Now the department is run by George Parros, a former NHL player whose only claim to fame in the league was for fighting people.
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