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On YouTubeNikita Kucherov News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Lightning Winger Nikita Kucherov Receives Latest Hart Finalist Nod
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has a chance to take home his second Hart Memorial Trophy. He was announced as a finalist on Friday alongside Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
2 early Lightning trade candidates after Game 7 Canadiens loss
There was a portion of the 2025-26 season that the Tampa Bay Lightning were the dominant team in the NHL. After a relatively unimpressive start, the Lightning steadied themselves and then ran off a 19-1-1 streak for head coach Jon Cooper.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
2 early Lightning trade targets after Game 7 Canadiens loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning were two wins away from winning three consecutive titles during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay won back-to-back championships during the pandemic seasons and set out to prove they could win it in a normal season before the Colorado Avalanche defeated them in six games.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning go from here?
How the mighty have fallen. The Tampa Bay Lightning were once the model of consistency in the NHL. Beyond just the two Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021, they’ve made the playoffs in 11 of the last 12 seasons, and their .643% regular season points percentage in that span is the best in the league.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Lightning Center Anthony Cirelli Named Selke Finalist
The positive news came the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s way after a first-round exit a few nights ago. Anthony Cirelli has been named a finalist for the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 6
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Kucherov, Raddysh, and Cooper
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: It was another first-round exit for the Tampa Bay Lightning, their fourth in a row. One executive thinks they lost their identity, and obviously, the Victor Hedman injury hurt, as well as the underperforming Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Victor Hedman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour shares powerful reaction to Victor Hedman’s statement
The season for the Tampa Bay Lightning is over, having lost to the Montreal Canadiens in a seven-game series in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Lightning GM gets 100% real on Stanley Cup window after Canadiens loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the very first round. The Montreal Canadiens won Game 7 on Sunday to punch their ticket to the next round.
Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov ‘not even thinking’ about contract extension after brutal postseason
Nikita Kucherov was a catalyst of the Tampa Bay Lightning winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, leading the postseason in scoring both times — but he’s been anything but a difference-maker since.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy gets brutally honest on another early playoff exit
Another successful regular season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, in which they came in second place in the Atlantic Division, understandably led to an appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs that was heavy with expectations, especially for a club with so many top-tier veteran pieces.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Lightning's Julien BriseBois comments on coach Jon Cooper's future
Jon Cooper is the longest-tenured current NHL coach.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
NHL rumors: Kucherov trade, selling Matthews, Hedman statement and a Robertson deal
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are holding their breath as Auston Matthews weighs his future, the Tampa Bay Lightning get an emotional update from Victor Hedman, and the Dallas Stars face a complicated contract situation with Jason Robertson.
Victor Hedman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Victor Hedman Releases Statement About His Struggles and Future with Lightning
It appears defenseman Victor Hedman will return to the NHL, but he’s got a road to travel before he does. The Tampa Bay Lightning played these playoffs without their superstar, who took time away for personal reasons.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Lightning’s Point says injuries didn’t slow him down in 2025-26
Despite a rather bumpy performance this year, one of the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s top stars insists it was because of his health. At the team’s end-of-season media availability, Lightning forward was questioned about his reduced production throughout the 2025-26 campaign and whether injuries plagued him.
Nikita Kucherov News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5
Insider Speculates About a Potential Offseason Nikita Kucherov Trade
For the fourth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Lightning were ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite championship expectations. And for the fourth straight year, Nikita Kucherov’s underwhelming performance was one of the key reasons why.
Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Lightning’s Victor Hedman reveals he took time away from game for mental health reasons
Victor Hedman announced in a statement released by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday that he took time away from the ice during the 2025-26 season to take care of his mental health.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Lightning on the Brink: Is Tampa Bay’s Championship Window Slamming Shut?
The Tampa Bay Lightning can point to unlucky bounces and fortunate goals from the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, but that excuse only goes so far. For the fourth straight year, Tampa Bay’s playoff run ends in the opening round.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / May 4
How The Habs Came Out On Top Vs. Lightning
With a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens have officially moved on to the 2nd round, where they will go head-to-head with the Buffalo Sabres.
Jake Guentzel News / Trade Talk Sports / May 4
Analyst Questions Penguins’ Decision Not to Re-Sign Jake Guentzel
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in heartbreaking fashion by the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs on Sunday night, but that was not because of the performance of Jake Guentzel.
Jon Cooper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens
For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 3
Habs notch first playoff win since '21, edge Lightning in Game 7
Alex Newhook broke a third-period tie with the game-winning goal to give the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning
When it comes to winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs, nobody really cares how you do it. They just care that you find a way to do it.
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.
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.
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