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

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.

Jon Cooper News / ESPN / April 19

Cooper: Penalty 'stupidity' cost Lightning in G1

Lightning coach Jon Cooper was not happy with the penalties his team took in its Game 1 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Sunday.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1

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

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.

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

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?

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous leaves Canadiens Game 1 after taking scary hit

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19
Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate

Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate

The biggest question the Tampa Bay Lightning have to answer before their series against the Montreal Canadiens is the status of Victor Hedman. Their captain took a leave of absence on March 25th and has not returned since.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 19
Previewing Game 1 of The Montreal Canadiens Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Series

Previewing Game 1 of The Montreal Canadiens Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Series

Today is the day; Game 1 of the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) is finally here. The two teams will face off at 5:45 p.m.

Dominic James News / Daily Faceoff / April 19
Lightning’s Dominic James activated off IR, available for Game 1

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

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.

Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / April 18
Lightning’s Victor Hedman to miss start of first-round series against Canadiens

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17
Lightning vs Canadiens: Tampa Bay’s Path to a First-Round Victory

Lightning vs Canadiens: Tampa Bay’s Path to a First-Round Victory

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens. Both teams finished the season with 106 points, but they took different paths to get here.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning vs. Canadiens series preview

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning vs. Canadiens series preview

Tampa Bay Lightning: 2nd in Atlantic Division, 106 points Montreal Canadiens: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 106 points The Lightning’s season was as hard-fought as any after getting ravaged by injuries.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Playoff Preview: Stanley Cup Chances And Key Players

Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Playoff Preview: Stanley Cup Chances And Key Players

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a familiar position—battle-tested, star-driven, and widely respected across the league.

Darren Raddysh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16
Darren Raddysh Is Going To Get Paid This Summer

Darren Raddysh Is Going To Get Paid This Summer

Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh had been a consistent point producer for a couple of seasons, but what he’s done in Tampa Bay this year is out of this world.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Lightning Activate Maxwell Crozier From LTIR, Place Steven Santini On Waivers

Lightning Activate Maxwell Crozier From LTIR, Place Steven Santini On Waivers

Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier told reporters this morning that he’s stepping back into the lineup for tonight’s regular-season finale against the Rangers (including the team’s Benjamin Pierce).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Lightning’s Max Crozier to return after 26-game absence

Lightning’s Max Crozier to return after 26-game absence

Some reinforcements for the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into the final game of their regular season. When speaking to the media, defenseman Max Crozier revealed that he will be in the lineup on Wednesday night when the Lightning hosts the New York Rangers, marking his first appearance after missing the past 26 games.

Brandon Halverson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Lightning Recall Brandon Halverson

Lightning Recall Brandon Halverson

The Lightning announced today that they’ve recalled goaltender Brandon Halverson from AHL Syracuse. It’s likely he’ll back up Andrei Vasilevskiy for tonight’s regular-season finale against the Rangers, per Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14
Lightning aim to lock up 1st-round home ice vs. Rangers

Lightning aim to lock up 1st-round home ice vs. Rangers

When the Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Rangers in their regular-season finale Wednesday, they know a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens is ahead in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 13
Lightning hold off late charge from Red Wings for overtime win

Lightning hold off late charge from Red Wings for overtime win

Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winner 27 seconds into overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning started a final two-game homestand with their 50th win, edging the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Monday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Finalizing Positioning, Momentum, and More

Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Finalizing Positioning, Momentum, and More

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the final week of the 2025–26 regular season still fighting for playoff positioning, even though they clinched a spot some time ago.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Emil Lilleberg's late goal lifts Lightning past skidding Bruins

Emil Lilleberg's late goal lifts Lightning past skidding Bruins

Defenseman Emil Lilleberg scored a rebound goal with 1:35 left in regulation, leading the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon.

Pontus Holmberg News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7
Should NHL penalty box employee be fired over the Holmberg injury?

Should NHL penalty box employee be fired over the Holmberg injury?

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is calling for a penalty box attendant to lose his job after Pontus Holmberg was injured Monday night when he fell into a partially open door.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Breakaway on SI / April 3
Why Lightning’s Success Starts with Andrei Vasilevskiy

Why Lightning’s Success Starts with Andrei Vasilevskiy

The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t need to search far for their identity. It’s been built over years, shaped by deep playoff runs and tested in the highest-pressure moments the sport can offer.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22
Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

The Edmonton Oilers are almost certainly going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, but that is not where the expectation sits with this team.

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’
Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche
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Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / March 8
Sabres take over first place with win vs. Lightning

Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are back, and they proved it again on Sunday in an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning that put them into sole possession of first-place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin
Surging Stars rebound from Friday setback, nip Blackhawks in OT
Red Wings' John Gibson, Cam Talbot combine to blank Devils
Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for fifth straight win
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) week-to-week

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