Tampa Bay Lightning: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Lightning Activate Brandon Hagel From Injured Reserve

The Lightning have activated left winger Brandon Hagel from injured reserve, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports. Tampa returned defenseman Steven Santini to AHL Syracuse in the corresponding move, indicating Ryan McDonagh could be back in the lineup after sitting out last night’s win over the Panthers with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Lightning acquire Michael Milne from Wild for Boris Katchouk

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forward Michael Milne from the Minnesota Wild. Heading back to the Wild is winger Boris Katchouk. Both players had spent most of the past few seasons in the American Hockey League.

Boris Katchouk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Wild Acquire Boris Katchouk

The Wild announced they’ve acquired left winger Boris Katchouk from the Lightning in exchange for fellow lefty Michael Milne. Both players were on minor-league assignments and will report to their new affiliates in AHL Iowa and Syracuse, respectively.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27

Lightning down Panthers in penalty-filled game

Nikita Kucherov scored twice, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the host Florida Panthers 4-2 in a fight-filled game on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.

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.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Lightning sign J.J. Moser to eight-year extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year contract extension at a cap hit of $6.75 million. There’s currently no reports on any no-trade or no-move clauses on the contract, or how the salary structure will work over the course of the contract.

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.

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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.