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Lightning's point streak reaches 15 with shootout win over Blackhawks

Dominic James scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout and Nikita Kucherov scored in the shootout and regulation as the Tampa Bay Lightning remained hot with a 2-1 win against the host Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

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Lightning Activate, Reassign Scott Sabourin

The Lightning announced Friday that they activated winger Scott Sabourin from injured reserve and subsequently assigned him to AHL Syracuse. Sabourin, 33, has been more of a factor for Tampa Bay this season than anyone anticipated.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Predictions: January 23rd, Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 23

Stingy Lightning intent on limiting scoring chances for Blackhawks

Stinginess has been the key for the Tampa Bay Lightning during much of their 14-game point streak. Tampa Bay has yielded two goals or fewer through regulation and overtime in seven straight games entering their visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Xavier Cormier News / Inside The Rink / January 21

ECHL: Tommy Cormier Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions forward Tommy Cormier is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HC Presov after spending parts of his first two seasons with the Lions.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series Game Enters Preparation Stage

In less than two weeks, the latest edition of the Stadium Series will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against their rivals, the Boston Bruins, in front of a crowd that could exceed 70,000.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Red Wings Giving Lightning a Run for Their Money

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a winning spree that’s propelled them to the top of the Atlantic Division standings. Nothing, at least over the past several weeks, has been able to stop the hockey operation down in Tampa.

Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / January 20

Brandon Hagel scores 150th as Lightning extend streak vs. Sharks

Brandon Hagel scored two goals, including the 150th of his career, and added an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to 14 games Tuesday with a 4-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

Surging Lightning take aim at Sharks

Even without major contributors in their lineup, the Tampa Bay Lightning have surged to the top of the Atlantic Division standings. After a successful five-game road trip (4-0-1), the Lightning will play a home game Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks before hitting the road for contests vs.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 20

Lightning vs. Stars Exposes Major NHL Officiating Flaw

The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing their best hockey in years, and the entire Eastern Conference has been put on notice by their recent surge. Heading into their matchup with the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay had ripped off 11 straight wins, tying a franchise record before seeing the streak snapped in a shootout loss to a struggling St.

Brandon Halverson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Lightning Reassign Brandon Halverson

1/18/26: The Lightning announced today that Halverson has been returned to AHL Syracuse. Halverson backed up Vasilevskiy for the club’s loss to the St.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

NHL Predictions: Jan 18 Tampa Bay Lightning at the Dallas Stars

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Lightning Captain Inching Toward Return From Surgery

The Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t lost in weeks, yet they might be on the verge of improving. Star defenseman Victor Hedman has been out of the lineup since Dec.

Brayden Point News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Lightning place Brayden Point on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed center Brayden Point on injured reserve, throwing doubt into his potential participation with Team Canada at the 2026