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When you have to write 82+ recaps over the course of the season, there are times you hope for the dramatic narrative to develop at some point during the game so that the job is a little easier.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Mired in slump, do the Tampa Bay Lightning still have 'it?'

If time moves quickly in the world of sports, it operates at warp speed in the NHL. It was just last winter that the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Mikko Rantanen saga, and the unholy alliance between Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers were all crammed into a dizzying six-week stretch.

Dominic James News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Lightning’s Dominic James will make NHL debut Thursday against Blackhawks

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper told reporters Thursday that forward Dominic James will make his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks. The news comes one day after the Lightning recalled James from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

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Dominic James News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Lightning recall forward Dominic James for NHL debut

James, 23, was originally a draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, selected in the sixth round, 173rd overall.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Out to shake slow start, Lightning face upstart Blackhawks

Intent on emerging from their early-season struggles, the Tampa Bay Lightning will open a three-game homestand with a visit from the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Diving Into the Lightning’s Early Season Struggles

The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in unfamiliar territory, or at least territory they haven’t experienced in a long time. They currently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 21

Lightning juggle lines in practice as injured player returns

After an off day (at least on the ice) the Tampa Bay Lightning returned to practice on Tuesday with a little different look to their lines. It was encouraging to see a couple of faces skating regular shifts again as Nikita Kucherov returned from his illness and Zemgus Girgensons, out since the pre-season, took regular shifts on the fourth line.

Niko Huuhtanen News / Raw Charge / October 21

2025 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25: #9 Niko Huuhtanen

We pick the series back up with an intriguing prospect. In our very first inclusion of Niko Huutanen in the Top 25 Under 25, which was all the way back in 2022, Hardev titled the post “Niko Huutanen should be a top ten prospect”.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 20

Lightning make two roster moves

The Tampa Bay Lightning had the day off of the ice, but for the second day in a row, general manager Julien BriseBois was busy as he made a couple of roster moves.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 20

Major Issue Plaguing Lightning, Senators’ Poor Starts

The Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning are dealing with a major issue as they start the 2025-2026 campaign. Two playoff teams from the Atlantic Division last season, the Sens and Lightning are off to poor starts this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 19

Lightning make some roster moves, and a look down the road

With four days between games, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of roster moves as they assigned forward Scott Sabourin and defenseman Steven Santini to the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / October 18

Lightning, Jackets attempt to remedy to early-season issues

It hasn't been the start to the season that either Columbus or Tampa Bay envisioned. Both are stuck on one win, a matter they will each aim to rectify when the Blue Jackets host the Lightning on Saturday.

Nikita Kucherov News / Total Apex Sports / October 17

Tampa Bay Lightning Face Big Test Without Nikita Kucherov

The Tampa Bay Lightning received unwelcome news Friday when they announced star winger Nikita Kucherov would miss their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings due to illness.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Lightning place rookie defenseman on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed rookie defenseman Maxwell Crozier on injured reserve.

Multiple NHL teams need their stars to break early-season funk

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 17

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Announce 2025–26 Season-Opening Roster

The Orlando Solar Bears have announced their 2025–26 Season-Opening Roster ahead of the franchise’s 14th season in the ECHL. The team begins the new campaign tonight, hosting the Florida Everblades at the Kia Center with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM (EDT).

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

The Lightning aren’t doing a good enough job of protecting Andrei Vasilevskiy

It’s been a disappointing start to the season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a talented team that owns a 1-2-1 record and has allowed five goals in both of its regulation losses.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / October 15

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Make Series of Moves

The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced several roster moves on Tuesday as the team continues preparations for Opening Night at Kia Center.

Pheonix Copley News / Field Level Media / October 15

Kings acquire G Pheonix Copley from Lightning

The Los Angeles Kings acquired goaltender Pheonix Copley from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations. Copley, 33, was claimed by the Lightning off waivers from Los Angeles on Oct.

Jack LaFontaine News / Inside The Rink / October 13

ECHL: Goaltender Jack LaFontaine returns to Kansas City

On Monday afternoon, the Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team was loaning goaltender Jack LaFontaine to the Kansas City Mavericks. Though LaFontaine has spent most of the last two seasons with the Mavericks, the Firebirds re-signed him to a one-year AHL contract through this season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

NHL Predictions: October 13th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Slow Start

The Tampa Bay Lightning stumbled out of the gate, losing both games on home ice to start the season. They had their moments where things looked like they were clicking, but they haven’t controlled the game long enough to hang on and win yet.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Tampa Bay Lightning Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced their opening night roster for the 2025-26 season. The lineup consists of many of the same stars fans have gotten to know, along with a few new faces.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

Suspensions Handed Out to Tampa Bay Lightning Players

After a wild preseason finale between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, suspensions and discipline have been handed out. The NHL announced on Monday that both J.J.

Conor Sheary News / Yardbarker / October 3

NHL insider shares promising news about Conor Sheary

NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers

The New York Rangers have entered a rebuilding stage after Mike Sullivan's arrival as coach and some key moves.

Rangers send Gabe Perreault to AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack

Rangers winger may miss initial roster, but still has a role to play

Third line remains in flux for Rangers as former promising prospect falls out of favor

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / September 25

Tampa Bay Lightning: Training Camp Roster Update

Vice President and general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed the Tampa Bay Lightning roster update, which reduced their training roster by a total of 10 players.