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Anthony Cirelli Leaves Stadium Series Game

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins are facing off in the Stadium Series tonight. The game is currently in the third period with the game tied at 5-4 as Nikita Kucherov just scored to knot things up.

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Watch: Lightning’s Vasilevskiy, Bruins’ Swayman fight during NHL Stadium Series game

One of the most thrilling sights in all of hockey has taken place in a unique environment. During the 2026 NHL Stadium Series, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and Boston Bruins netminder Jeremy Swayman engaged in a fight, marking the first-ever goalie fight in an outdoor game in league history.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jeremy Swayman have rare goalie fight

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jeremy Swayman spice up outdoor NHL game with rare goalie fight

Sunday's Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins had one of the most outrageous moments in outdoor game history.

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Brandon Hagel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 1

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel makes never-before-seen outdoor history vs. Bruins

The Tampa Bay Lightning are taking on the Boston Bruins in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series. Tampa is looking to create some real distance between itself and other contenders in the Atlantic Division.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Lightning Activate Victor Hedman, Reassign Maxim Groshev

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is set to return under the lights of today’s Stadium Series game against Boston. The team activated him off injured reserve while assigning Maxim Groshev to the AHL in a corresponding transaction, as reported by Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

NHL Predictions: Stadium Series, Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning

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Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Lightning Expected To Activate Victor Hedman

The Tampa Bay Lightning should have their captain back for tomorrow’s Stadium Series. According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, the Lightning are expected to activate Victor Hedman ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor matchup against the Boston Bruins.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 31

Lightning’s Victor Hedman drops huge NHL Stadium Series injury update

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been without their captain since early December, but all signs point to star defenseman Victor Hedman returning to the lineup for the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday evening.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

$Lightning owner Jeff Vinik suffers ‘major leg fracture’ in snowmobile accident$

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik suffers ‘major leg fracture’ in snowmobile accident

One of the league’s top chairmen has suffered a scary injury. On Friday, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that owner and team chairman Jeff Vinik was injured in a snowmobile accident while traveling with his family in Norway.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Lightning handle Jets, push home winning streak to 7

Defenseman Darren Raddysh scored in his third straight game and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their home winning streak to seven games by grounding the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Thursday.

Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / January 29

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov returns after hard collision vs. Jets

Tampa Bay's high-scoring right winger Nikita Kucherov left the Lightning's home game Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets after a hard collision in the first period, but he was able to return to start the second.

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Ryan McDonagh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Lightning To Activate Ryan McDonagh

The long-awaited return of defenseman Ryan McDonagh has come to pass. According to team insider Erik Erlendsson, the Tampa Bay Lightning are expected to activate McDonagh ahead of tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 29

Lightning Defenseman Eyeing Return for Stadium Series

The NHL’s Stadium Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins is right around the corner. The game, which will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, has already exuded tons of excitement from fans far and wide.