Tampa Bay Lightning: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Breakaway on SI / April 3

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 2

Zemgus Girgensons, Lightning hit century mark in win vs. Penguins

Tampa Bay's Anthony Cirelli recorded his second career hat trick, Zemgus Girgensons notched his 100th goal and the host Lightning tallied five unanswered times to reach 100 points in a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Lightning Place Victor Hedman On LTIR

April 2nd: According to PuckPedia, the Lightning have placed Hedman on long-term injured reserve. Per the requirements for activation, Hedman must miss 10 games and 24 days before he’s eligible to return.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Jon Cooper Explains Why Lightning Value Yanni Gourde

The 2025–26 season has tested the Tampa Bay Lightning in just about every way imaginable. Injuries have piled up, lines have shifted, and roles have changed on a near nightly basis.

Mitchell Chaffee News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Lightning Recall Mitchell Chaffee

The Lightning have recalled right winger Mitchell Chaffee from AHL Syracuse, per a team announcement Thursday. Chaffee, who has been in Syracuse since clearing waivers in late October, will make his first NHL appearance in over five months tonight against the Penguins.

Brandon Hagel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel doubtful for Penguins game with undisclosed injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning might still be in the thick of playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division, but their priority is making sure their best players are 100% healthy.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Lightning’s Hagel, Sabourin out day-to-day

The Tampa Bay Lightning will likely be short a couple of forwards for at least a game. On Wednesday, head coach Jon Cooper announced that wingers Brandon Hagel and Scott Sabourin are out day-to-day with undisclosed injuries.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadians, March 31st

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the action with in-depth analysis. We look at key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how things might play out.

Noah Steen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Lightning Sign Noah Steen To Entry-Level Deal

The Lightning signed winger prospect Noah Steen to a two-year, entry-level contract on Monday that begins next season, PuckPedia reports. The deal has a total value of $1.95MM, with a cap hit of $972.5K.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Atlantic rivals Lightning, Canadiens face off in crucial contest

With just nine regular-season games left apiece, the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are staring at a very important game against each other Tuesday night on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / March 30

Jon Cooper Praises Young Lightning Defenseman After Career Night

The Tampa Bay Lightning have spent most of this season patching together their blue line. Injuries have come in waves, forcing constant changes and testing the team’s depth in ways few contenders experience.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – No. 1 Seed, Jack Adams Award, and More

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to roll, going 3–0–1 in last week’s four-game slate. In this week-ahead piece, we look at how the team ranks first in the Eastern Conference, head coach Jon Cooper‘s Jack Adams Award case, and the schedule that awaits them.

Corey Perry News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

‘That’s why I’m still playing’: Corey Perry on the chase for one more Stanley Cup championship

TORONTO — Eighteen years, nine months and 14 days. That’s how long it was between the moment Corey Perry first lifted the Stanley Cup over his head and when he answered the phone from a hotel room in Edmonton last week to speak with Daily Faceoff. Perry, who turns 41 in May, is in the midst of his 21st NHL season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

What the Flyers are getting in star prospect Porter Martone

The Porter Martone era is alive, Philadelphia Flyers fans. The club officially inked their top prospect to a three-year, entry-level contract on Sunday.

Corey Perry News / Field Level Media / March 29

Corey Perry's late score lifts Lightning past Predators, to top of Atlantic

Tampa Bay's Corey Perry netted a tiebreaking rebound in the third period, and the Lightning hung on to move back to the top of the Atlantic Division standings with a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Sunday.

Darren Raddysh News / NHL Rumors / March 28

The Maple Leafs Have Two Areas to Improve, and Can the Lightning Extend Darren Raddysh

Acquiring some assets and looking for a puck-moving defenseman and a steady top-six center should be the Toronto Maple Leafs MO this offseason Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: On the problems with the idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs tearing it down and rebuilding is that they owe the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers their first-round picks.

Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Lightning's Victor Hedman taking 'temporary leave of absence'

The Lightning announced Wednesday that captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons.

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Sidney Crosby assigns blame after Penguins' second straight blowout loss

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Nikita Kucherov News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Lightning Star Nikita Kucherov Has Shot at NHL History

Nikita Kucherov leads the league in scoring with 120 points through 70 games. This torrid pace is not new, but the Tampa Bay Lightning star has turned up the dial in 2025-26.

Nikita Kucherov News / Daily Faceoff / March 24