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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel calls for rivalries to return to NHL after chippy Panthers game

The “Battle of Florida” flared up again Thursday night, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers producing a runaway score and a penalty-filled night.

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Hot Lightning enter Olympic break by blasting Panthers

Erik Cernak scored his first goal, Nikita Kucherov stretched his point streak to 10 games, and the Tampa Bay Lightning headed off to the Winter Olympics break by earning their 10th straight home win, 6-1, over the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Team Canada To Replace Injured Brayden Point With Seth Jarvis

After five days of practices, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point has determined he will not be healthy enough to join Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 5

Seth Jarvis Replacing Brayden Point at Olympics for Team Canada

Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Brayden Point has been ruled out of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, sources confirm. The decision comes amid ongoing recovery from a knee injury sustained on January 12 against the Philadelphia Flyers, which has sidelined the 29-year-old center for nearly a month.

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Team Canada Reveals Timeline for Lightning's Brayden Point Decision

Team Canada faces a critical decision this week about one of its most important forwards. The timeline is tight, but general manager Doug Armstrong has no intention of rushing the process.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

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NHL Predictions: Feb 5th – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to another edition of 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 / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Lightning’s experience playing a big role in persevering through injuries

The Tampa Bay Lightning sit in first place in the Atlantic Division, and appear to be cruising towards their ninth straight playoff appearance. They’re on the type of run that can’t be achieved without overcoming some adversity, and there’s no better example of their perseverance than this season.

Brayden Point News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Lightning star Brayden Point’s Olympic status for Team Canada coming down to wire

Brayden Point hasn’t played a game for the Tampa Bay Lightning since suffering a knee injury against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 12. Although the star forward has been ruled out until the Olympic break, he is still a possibility to play for Team Canada in Italy — but the clock is ticking.

Nikita Kucherov News / Breakaway on SI / February 5

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Racking Up Points at Absurd Pace

The numbers barely seem real. Nikita Kucherov is producing at a pace that belongs in a hockey video game, stacking points at a rate that has left the rest of the league struggling to keep up.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 4

Lightning coach Jon Cooper shares ‘devastating’ call on injured Anthony Cirelli

The Tampa Bay Lightning took a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Boston Bruins in the Stadium Series on Sunday. In the game, Anthony Cirelli was injured.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

Lightning Managing Health as Olympic Break Approaches

The Tampa Bay Lightning made the most of their historic outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium and now turn the page to the remainder of the season. The approaching Olympic Games remain at the forefront of everyone’s minds as well.

Artemi Panarin News / Total Apex Sports / February 4

Can the Tampa Bay Lightning Pull Off a Trade For Artemi Panarin?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the latest team to enter the sweepstakes for Artemi Panarin. It sounds like Panarin prefers to go down South to Florida, making the Lightning one of his top destinations.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / February 4

NHL roundup: Jake Guentzel caps dramatic comeback for Lightning in OT

Jake Guentzel scored a breakaway goal with 15 seconds left in overtime as the host Tampa Bay Lightning won their ninth straight home game, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night despite trailing with less than 30 seconds left in regulation.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Lightning score late in regulation, late in OT to top Sabres

Jake Guentzel scored a breakaway goal with 15 seconds left in overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning won their ninth straight home game, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night.

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Anthony Cirelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Anthony Cirelli To Miss Olympics

In an unfortunate update, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli will be unable to play for Team Canada in the upcoming Olympics due to injury.

Scott Sabourin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Lightning Recall Scott Sabourin

After more than a month away from the team, an old-fashioned enforcer is returning to the Tampa Bay Lightning. According to a team announcement, the Lightning have recalled Scott Sabourin from the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch.

Anthony Cirelli News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Who replaces Anthony Cirelli on the Canadian Olympic team amidst potential injury?

Sunday’s Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins was a rousing success for the NHL, as a furious rally by the Bolts culminated in a 6-5 shootout win.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2

Andrei Vasilevskiy had words for Jeremy Swayman after their historic goalie fight

Sunday’s NHL Stadium Series showdown between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., had it all. It had plenty of goals, impressive goaltending down the stretch and perhaps most memorably, goalies dropping the gloves and going at it in the middle of the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

Lightning make history with comeback win over Bruins in outdoor game

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Sunday night win wasn't just a big deal because it was over their division rival, the Boston Bruins, or because it took place outdoors at an NFL stadium; it was a big deal because it made franchise history.

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