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Lightning’s Erik Cernak leaves game against Blue Jackets

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered more than one type of loss on Saturday. Tampa Bay fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 8-5, and also saw defenseman Erik Cernak leave the game with injury.

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Lightning Recall Jakob Pelletier

One of the AHL’s top scorers is getting another NHL opportunity. The Lightning announced that they’ve recalled winger Jakob Pelletier from AHL Syracuse.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Lightning Takes League's No. 1 Spot Despite Bad Injury Luck

The Tampa Bay Lightning have climbed to the top of the NHL power rankings for the first time this season, leapfrogging the Colorado Avalanche despite facing what may be the league's most brutal injury situation.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 23

Lightning's point streak reaches 15 with shootout win over Blackhawks

Dominic James scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout and Nikita Kucherov scored in the shootout and regulation as the Tampa Bay Lightning remained hot with a 2-1 win against the host Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Scott Sabourin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Lightning Activate, Reassign Scott Sabourin

The Lightning announced Friday that they activated winger Scott Sabourin from injured reserve and subsequently assigned him to AHL Syracuse. Sabourin, 33, has been more of a factor for Tampa Bay this season than anyone anticipated.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Predictions: January 23rd, Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks

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 / Field Level Media / January 23

Stingy Lightning intent on limiting scoring chances for Blackhawks

Stinginess has been the key for the Tampa Bay Lightning during much of their 14-game point streak. Tampa Bay has yielded two goals or fewer through regulation and overtime in seven straight games entering their visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

Xavier Cormier News / Inside The Rink / January 21

ECHL: Tommy Cormier Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions forward Tommy Cormier is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HC Presov after spending parts of his first two seasons with the Lions.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series Game Enters Preparation Stage

In less than two weeks, the latest edition of the Stadium Series will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against their rivals, the Boston Bruins, in front of a crowd that could exceed 70,000.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Red Wings Giving Lightning a Run for Their Money

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a winning spree that’s propelled them to the top of the Atlantic Division standings. Nothing, at least over the past several weeks, has been able to stop the hockey operation down in Tampa.

Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / January 20

Brandon Hagel scores 150th as Lightning extend streak vs. Sharks

Brandon Hagel scored two goals, including the 150th of his career, and added an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to 14 games Tuesday with a 4-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Lightning Captain Inching Toward Return From Surgery

The Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t lost in weeks, yet they might be on the verge of improving. Star defenseman Victor Hedman has been out of the lineup since Dec.

Brayden Point News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Lightning place Brayden Point on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed center Brayden Point on injured reserve, throwing doubt into his potential participation with Team Canada at the 2026

Darren Raddysh News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Darren Raddysh’s breakout with Lightning a top story of 2025-26 season

The Tampa Bay Lightning look like potentially the strongest Stanley Cup contender in the Eastern Conference, and now over halfway through the season, they’ve taken a peculiar road to get there.