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Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

Lightning’s 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.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Jon Cooper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game.

Brandon Hagel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal.

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Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens

Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Bolts have lost in the first round.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 3
Habs notch first playoff win since '21, edge Lightning in Game 7

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

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. 

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Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
Lightning’s Hedman to miss Game 7 against Canadiens

Lightning’s Hedman to miss Game 7 against Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to finish off their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens without captain and star defenseman Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / May 3
The Biggest Game Of The Year Tonight For The Habs And Lightning In A Do-or-Die Game 7

The Biggest Game Of The Year Tonight For The Habs And Lightning In A Do-or-Die Game 7

The Montreal Canadiens are in a do-or-die situation tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning, where the winner advances to the second round against the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Lightning Use Road Trip Approach at Home for Game 7 vs. Canadiens

Lightning Use Road Trip Approach at Home for Game 7 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are turning to a road-style routine at home as they prepare for a decisive Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Beat the Lightning in Game 7

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

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.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7

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.

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Jake Guentzel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs

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.

Gage Goncalves News / Field Level Media / May 1
Gage Goncalves nets OT winner, Lightning push Canadiens to Game 7

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

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

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Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper Named Jack Adams Finalist

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

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

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

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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Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Nets Latest Vezina Finalist Nod

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 / The Sick Podcast / April 27
Habs Blow 2-0 2nd Period Lead And Lose 3-2 To Lightning

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.

Ian Mitchell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25
Ian Mitchell Signs With NL’s SC Bern

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Lightning Reassign Brandon Halverson, Recall Harrison Meneghin

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

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.

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