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Lightning’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning are not the type of team that is going to capitulate just because they have fallen behind in a playoff series. Losing the opening game of their first-round series to the Montreal Canadiens is not going to bother head coach Jon Cooper’s veteran team — but it will annoy them.

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Lightning in need of better execution to avoid 2-0 hole vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are under no false illusions after losing the opening clash of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The Lightning were not good enough and expect much better of themselves when they play host to the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2 of the best-of-seven series Tuesday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous hit with tough injury update for Game 2 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning took a loss in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series with the Montreal Canadiens. It was a 4-3 overtime loss, led by a hat-trick by Juraj Slafkovsky of the Canadiens.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Lightning’s D’Astous doubtful for Game 2 against Canadiens

Some roster adjustments might be needed for one of the top teams in the Atlantic Division. When speaking to the media on Monday, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper stated that defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous is doubtful for Game 2 of the team’s Atlantic Division Semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 1 Loss vs. the Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens in dramatic fashion, 4-3, in overtime. In a tight, back-and-forth bout, their first-round woes still look prevalent after one game.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning are taking on the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa and Montreal officially began their matchup on Sunday evening in Tampa.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 1 matchup to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was the Habs who struck first on the road, taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous leaves Canadiens Game 1 after taking scary hit

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially begun. And the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to re-establish themselves as one of the premier teams in the NHL.

Dominic James News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Lightning’s Dominic James activated off IR, available for Game 1

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic James has been activated off injured reserve and will be available for Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Lightning Recall Conor Geekie, Brandon Halverson

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled Conor Geekie and Brandon Halverson from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. They also announced that forwards Mitchell Chaffee, Jakob Pelletier, and defenseman Steven Santini have been reassigned to Syracuse.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 19

How Important Will Goaltending Be For The Habs Against The Lightning?

The Montreal Canadiens obviously start their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning as big underdogs, being a young and inexperienced playoff team against a team with extensive experience.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / April 18

Previewing The Defense and Goalie Battles In Habs Vs. LIghtning Series

Yesterday I previewed both the offence and the special teams for both the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning for their Round 1 series that starts on Sunday at 5:45 pm ET at the Benchmark International Arena.

Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Lightning’s Victor Hedman to miss start of first-round series against Canadiens

As expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to begin the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs without their captain. However, he might be returning sooner than later.