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Tampa Bay Lightning at the Olympics: Post-Preliminary Round Check-In

The preliminary round of the men’s ice hockey tournament in the 2026 Winter Olympics is in the books. The Tampa Bay Lightning have their reps overseas, either already bound for the quarterfinals or vying for a spot in the qualification playoff.

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Trade Deadline Primer: Tampa Bay Lightning

With the Olympic break now upon us, the trade deadline is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Jack Finley News / Daily Faceoff / February 7

Blues claim Jack Finley off waivers from Lightning

The St. Louis Blues claimed center Jack Finley off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Finley found himself on waivers largely due to performance, as he had gone 10 games without registering a point.

Jack Finley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Blues Claim Jack Finley Off Waivers From Lightning

There may be a trade freeze in the NHL right now but waiver wire moves can still be made. The Blues have added some young depth off the wire, as Sportsnet’s

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Wyatt McLeod News / Inside The Rink / February 7

ECHL: Wyatt McLeod Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Wyatt McLeod is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HK Poprad after spending parts of his first two seasons in the ECHL with the Lions.

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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

Nikita Kucherov News / Breakaway on SI / February 7

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Discusses Stadium Series Goalie Fight

Hockey fans don’t ask for perfection from outdoor games. They ask for moments, and they got plenty at the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / February 7

J.J. Moser Speaks About Importance of Lightning's Culture

After the Tampa Bay Lightning's worst start in years, defenseman J.J. Moser watched to see what would happen next. The team had stumbled to a 1-5-1 record with defensive breakdowns, a struggling power play, and questions mounting.

Curtis Douglas News / Field Level Media / February 6

Lightning F Curtis Douglas fined for being aggressor vs. Panthers

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Curtis Douglas was fined $2,018.23 Friday for serving as the aggressor in his team's latest melee with the archrival Florida Panthers.

Jack Finley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Lightning Place Jack Finley On Waivers

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made another roster move ahead of the NHL’s looming break, placing centerman Jack Finley on waivers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Jack Finley News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Lightning place Jack Finley on waivers

The Tampa Bay Lightning placed center Jack Finley on waivers Friday. Finley, 23, is now available for the rest of NHL’s teams to claim within the next 24 hours.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Lightning’s Curtis Douglas fined for incident with Panthers’ Niko Mikkola

Some money is being handed out after the madness that was the Battle of Florida.

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 5

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 / 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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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

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 / 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.

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jeremy Swayman spice up outdoor NHL game with rare goalie fight

NHL Stadium Series takeaways: Bruins, Lightning deliver one of best outdoor games ever

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The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1

NHL Stadium Series takeaways: Bruins, Lightning deliver amazing outdoor game

NHL Stadium Series takeaways: Bruins, Lightning deliver one of best outdoor games ever

Sunday's Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins was the 45th outdoor game in NHL history. Critics will say the outdoor games have been overdone, and that perhaps the league should start cutting back on them.

Lightning make history with comeback win over Bruins in outdoor game

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jeremy Swayman involved in rare goalie fight

Hurricanes avoid collapse vs. Kings with Sebastian Aho's OT winner

Red Wings sign Sheldon Dries to two-year contract extension

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

Sabres carry rare superior record into rubber game with Panthers

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.