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Dennis Hildeby, John Carlson Lead the Way as Tampa Defeats Minnesota

Dennis Hildeby, John Carlson Lead the Way as Tampa Defeats Minnesota

The Tampa Bay Lightning entered their fourth contest of the season with a record of 2-1, and they will leave with a record of 3-1. The Lightning finished up their homestand against the Minnesota Wild, and they took care of business on a night where Andrei Vasilevskiy was off.

John Carlson News / Field Level Media / October 8
John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild

John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild

John Carlson scored his first two goals with Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov posted two assists and the Lightning finished a sweep of their three-game homestand by edging the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night.

Dennis Hildeby News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 8
Dennis Hildeby Set to Make First Start as a Bolt Against Minnesota

Dennis Hildeby Set to Make First Start as a Bolt Against Minnesota

The Tampa Bay Lightning are turning to a new face in net as Dennis Hildeby is set to make his first start as a Bolt against the Minnesota Wild. With the season still in its early stages, Hildeby will have an opportunity to make an immediate impression and show that he can be a reliable option behind Andrei Vasilevskiy.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7
Lightning hope to shake off power-play woes as Wild visit

Lightning hope to shake off power-play woes as Wild visit

The bad news for the Tampa Bay Lightning is the power play continues to struggle early in the season, yet the good news is they are working on a two-game winning streak.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Jon Cooper News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 7
Jon Cooper Makes Power Play Adjustment After Lightning's Slow Start

Jon Cooper Makes Power Play Adjustment After Lightning's Slow Start

The Tampa Bay Lightning have opened their season up with a 2-1 record after recording back-to-back wins against the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Jansen Harkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Lightning Place Jansen Harkins On Waivers

Lightning Place Jansen Harkins On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Tampa Bay Lightning have placed Jansen Harkins on waivers. Regardless of the waiver outcome, the transaction will allow the Lightning to activate Dominic James from injured reserve on Thursday.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 7
Red Wings and Lightning Mock Trade Could Save Both Seasons

Red Wings and Lightning Mock Trade Could Save Both Seasons

The title may be a little misleading here, but I do believe that the trade I’m proposing could save both the Red Wings’ and Lightning’s seasons, just in different contexts.

NHL News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 5
Lightning Show Fast, Aggressive Play in 4-1 Win Over Flyers

Lightning Show Fast, Aggressive Play in 4-1 Win Over Flyers

The season didn't get off to the start that the Tampa Bay Lightning had hoped after being blown out by the New York Rangers to open the season, but they have now strung together back-to-back wins after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

Ilya Mikheyev News / Field Level Media / October 5
Ilya Mikheyev nets key goal as Lightning defeat Flyers

Ilya Mikheyev nets key goal as Lightning defeat Flyers

Tampa Bay's Ilya Mikheyev had a goal and an assist as the Lightning won for the second straight time on their three-game homestand, handling the winless Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Monday night.

NHL News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / October 5
Three Players Who Led the Lightning to Victory Over the Flyers

Three Players Who Led the Lightning to Victory Over the Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning faced the Philadelphia Flyers in the second night of their three game homestand and dominated the Flyers. Tampa had control of the game from the opening face-off and scored 4 times en route to a 4-1 victory.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Emil Lilleberg News / Daily Faceoff / October 5
Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg to miss time following injury from fight

Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg to miss time following injury from fight

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without one of their defensemen for the next little while, as head coach Jon Cooper told reporters that Emil Lilleberg will be out for Monday night’s game and possibly about a week longer after suffering an injury during a fight.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
How much pressure are the Lightning under?

How much pressure are the Lightning under?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a rough start in 2026-27, after falling 5-1 to the New York Rangers to open their season on Thursday night.  While the team still has lofty resumes, the average age is creeping higher as management looks to stretch the team’s contention window as long as possible.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
Jon Cooper rips Lightning for poor performance: 'It was almost like the game was an inconvenience to play'

Jon Cooper rips Lightning for poor performance: 'It was almost like the game was an inconvenience to play'

Jon Cooper did not hold back with his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s performance in their season opener. 

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is the 18th different goaltender to score a goal,

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Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Rumors / September 30
Should There Be Concern That Nikita Kucherov Doesn’t Have a Contract Extension?

Should There Be Concern That Nikita Kucherov Doesn’t Have a Contract Extension?

TSN: Reigning Hart Trophy recipient Nikita Kucherov is entering the final year of his contract and is without a contract. Pierre LeBurn wonders how much of gong show that would be if he was in a Canadian market.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28
Is Tampa Bay Nearing an Ultimatum Scenario With Nikita Kucherov?

Is Tampa Bay Nearing an Ultimatum Scenario With Nikita Kucherov?

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov still don’t have a contract extension done, and Elliotte Friedman thinks the clock may matter more than it seems.

Jonas Johansson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25
Lightning Trade Jonas Johansson To Senators

Lightning Trade Jonas Johansson To Senators

The Lightning have traded goaltender Jonas Johansson to the Senators in exchange for future considerations. The move ends a months-long effort by Tampa Bay to find Johansson a new home.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season

Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season

Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / September 23
3 Takeaways From Lightning’s First 2 Preseason Games

3 Takeaways From Lightning’s First 2 Preseason Games

The Tampa Bay Lightning have their preseason underway, getting loosened up for when the games actually matter in a little over a week. So far, two games are in the books, splitting a home and away preseason series against the Nashville Predators.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Rumors / September 16
NHL Rumors: Nikita Kucherov and Tampa Bay Lightning Will Continue to Talk Contract

NHL Rumors: Nikita Kucherov and Tampa Bay Lightning Will Continue to Talk Contract

The NHL season is underway as training camps are opening and teams begin meeting with the media. One of those teams speaking to the media today is the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Yanni Gourde News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16
Lightning’s Yanni Gourde Out Until December Following Hip Surgery

Lightning’s Yanni Gourde Out Until December Following Hip Surgery

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without a key bottom-six forward through the first chunk of the 2026-27 season. In his press conference before training camp, General Manager Julien BriseBois announced (via beat writer Benjamin Pierce) that forward Yanni Gourde will be out until December after offseason hip surgery.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
4 Players to Watch in Lightning Prospect Showcase Games

4 Players to Watch in Lightning Prospect Showcase Games

The Tampa Bay Lightning‘s 2026-27 season is slowly approaching. Before the preseason can officially get underway, their prospects will get a chance to shine.

Wayne Gretzky News / Yardbarker / September 9
Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / September 9
2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview

2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add veteran stability, defensive depth while parting ways with their leading scorer on the blue line from the past season.

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