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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Beat the Lightning in Game 7
At face value, the Tampa Bay Lightning hold the advantage(s) over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the two teams’ first-round series on Sunday. The
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2
Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning reach deciding Game 7
With how even the teams are and how close their head-to-head showdown has been, it is appropriate the Tampa Bay Lightning will play host to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in a Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / May 2
Habs Lose 1-0 in Overtime As Lightning Force Game 7
With a chance to win the series on Friday night, the Montreal Canadiens came close but couldn’t get the job done as they fell 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7
The Tampa Bay Lightning lived to see another day after beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6 of their first-round series at the Bell Centre — and Andrei Vasilevskiy was the main reason why.
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.
Jake Guentzel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs
The Tampa Bay Lightning did what they had to do on Friday evening in Montreal, defeating the Canadiens in a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory at Bell Centre to stave off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and force a decisive Game 7 back in Tampa on Sunday evening.
Corey Perry News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s
The Tampa Bay Lightning must find a way to win one more game against the Montreal Canadiens, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Tampa Bay and Montreal are deadlocked 3-3 in the series, after Game 6.
Gage Goncalves News / Field Level Media / May 1
Gage Goncalves nets OT winner, Lightning push Canadiens to Game 7
Gage Goncalves scored the overtime game-winning goal to give the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday and force Game 7 of their Stanley Cup playoff series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance
The Montreal Canadiens might be in trouble.
Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper Named Jack Adams Finalist
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has the chance to take home a long-awaited honor. He has been named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, awarded to the best head coach during the NHL season.
Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Lightning’s Hedman will be ‘an option really soon,’ but will miss Game 6
The Tampa Bay Lightning may not have to wait too much longer to get their captain back on the ice. That is, if they can keep their season alive. Speaking
Julien BriseBois News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Report: Leafs denied permission to speak with Lightning GM BriseBois
The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for a new general manager and president of hockey operations after parting ways with Brad Treliving near the end of the regular season.
Brandon Hagel News / ESPN / May 1
Can Brandon Hagel keep the Tampa Bay Lightning ali... 
After authoring the first Gordie Howe hat trick in franchise playoff history, the winger is critical to forcing a Game 7.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5
In one of the closest series of the first round, the Montreal Canadiens stole Game 5 from the Tampa Bay Lightning with the only third-period goal.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Nets Latest Vezina Finalist Nod
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is within striking distance of some top hardware. He’s been named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, the award for the best goalie in the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
Lightning have stopped trying to be bullies – and may finally have the advantage
One of the more experienced teams in these Stanley Cup Playoffs has changed its approach, and it seems to be paying off. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in an exciting Atlantic Division Semifinal with the Montreal Canadiens.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / April 27
Habs Blow 2-0 2nd Period Lead And Lose 3-2 To Lightning
For the first time all series, Game 4 wouldn’t require overtime as the Montreal Canadiens fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 thanks to a Brandon Hagel goal with just under 5 minutes left in the game.
Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / April 26
Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs
Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.
Ian Mitchell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25
Ian Mitchell Signs With NL’s SC Bern
Lightning pending unrestricted free agent Ian Mitchell has agreed to terms with SC Bern of Switzerland’s National League on a two-year contract beginning next season, the team announced earlier this week.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Lightning Coach Announces Victor Hedman News Before Game 3 vs. Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning are entering the road stretch of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens after splitting the first two games. In doing so, the Lightning have navigated the absence of captain Victor Hedman, who has not played since March 19, while away from the lineup due to illness and personal reasons.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Lightning Reassign Brandon Halverson, Recall Harrison Meneghin
The Lightning have reassigned goaltender Brandon Halverson to AHL Syracuse, per a team announcement Thursday. They recalled goaltender Harrison Meneghin from Syracuse in his place to serve as their third-stringer/emergency backup during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22
J.J. Moser’s Overtime Winner Gets Tampa Bay Back Into Series
What better time for your first career playoff goal than in sudden-death overtime? J.J. Moser’s first postseason goal gave the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win to send things to Montreal even at one game apiece.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win over Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Brandon Hagel was a busy man on Tuesday night.
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