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Nikita Kucherov gets assist No. 100 as Lightning drop Leafs

NHL point leader Nikita Kucherov made history by recording his 100th assist of the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov becomes fifth player in NHL history to reach 100 assists in a season

For the second time this season, a talented player has joined a select class of great players. On Wednesday night, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player in National Hockey League history to reach 100 assists in a single season.

Steven Stamkos News / ClutchPoints / 9 hours ago

The 3 most likely landing spots if Steven Stamkos tests free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning are about to begin a hopeful Stanley Cup run, but they could be in danger of losing a key player this summer. Veteran Steven Stamkos is going to be an unrestricted free agent and there is a chance he may leave.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

NHL bets: Getting creative with a pair of plays tonight

We swept our two plays yesterday on the ice thanks to following playoff motivation. Today, we have to get more creative, as most of these games mean close to nothing for the postseason race.

Lightning, Leafs look to halt three-game skids in season finale

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The most memorable defunct NHL teams

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Florida Panthers: 1st in Atlantic Division, 110 points Tampa Bay Lightning: 1st Eastern Conference Wild Card, 96 points* * – with one game remaining To

Nikita Kucherov News / ESPN / 4 hours ago

Wyshynski: Why Nikita Kucherov has the best case for the Hart Trophy

This might be the most "no wrong answers" MVP race in recent memory. But one answer is more right than the other ones.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Lightning, Leafs look to halt three-game skids in season finale

In their final regular-season matchup Wednesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will try to put three-game slides behind them. In doing so, the two Atlantic Division clubs will meet for the fourth time in their season finale in Tampa, Fla.

NHL News / Raw Charge / 3 hours ago

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Florida Panthers in the first round of the playoffs

Heading into the games last night, the Tampa Bay Lightning did not know if they would be facing the Bruins or the Panthers in the first round of the playoffs.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 8 hours ago

Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The bookmakers prefer the Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice (-130) over the Toronto Maple Leafs (+110) when they play on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 PM ET.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 16

Lightning Round: The Eastern Conference will come down to the last game

Last night, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were engaged in another game with little meaning, the teams fighting for the last spot in the Eastern Conference went at it.

Nikita Kucherov News / Raw Charge / April 15

Lightning lose 4-2 to the Sabres, Kucherov registers assist number 99

Ninety-nine achieved Details not attended to One final game remains [Game Center] [Natural Stat Trick] [Lines] [Event Summary] Dylan Cozens [17] (Jack Quinn, Bo Byram) 1-0 Buffalo Steven Stamkos [40] (Nikita Kucherov) 1-1 Dylan Cozens [18] (Jordan Greenway) Shorthanded, 2-1 Buffalo Erik Cernak [2] (Nick Paul) 3-2 Buffalo… Source

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

Tampa Bay Lightning Top-Six Defence Final Report Cards

It is Tampa Bay Lightning report card time! The Tampa Bay Lightning have two games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season. The Bolts completely turned their season around with stellar play throughout the 2024 months of the season.

Dylan Duke News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Dylan Duke signs NHL entry-level contract with Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Dylan Duke to a three-year, entry-level contract that will kick in with the 2024-25 season. Duke will complete the season on an amateur tryout contract with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

5 Lightning Players Who Are Key to a Long Playoff Run in 2024

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are less than two weeks away. The Tampa Bay Lightning have clinched their spot and have a few games left to ride out and finish on a high note.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Tampa Bay Lightning Top-Six Forward Final Report Cards

It is Tampa Bay Lightning report card time! The Tampa Bay Lightning have three games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season. The Bolts completely turned their season around with stellar play throughout the 2024 months of the season.

Tyler Motte News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Motte out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Motte is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals.

Steven Stamkos News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Lightning’s Offseason Priority Should Be Signing Stamkos

Nikita Kucherov is having a stellar season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and his performance has elevated the play of others on the team, including his longtime teammate Steven Stamkos.