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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 19
2 Players the Lightning Should Re-Sign, 2 They Should Not
The Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make this offseason, especially regarding some pending unrestricted free agents who might be looking for new homes come July 1.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Lightning re-sign Nick Abruzzese to one-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning are locking up a depth forward for another year. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have re-signed Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Lightning Sign Nick Abruzzese To One-Year, Two-Way Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have added some proven scoring depth to the organization, announcing the signing of forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
Maxim Groshev News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Lightning re-sign Maxim Groshev to two-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Tuesday that they’ve re-signed defenseman Maxim Groshev to a two-year contract with an $875,000 cap hit. Groshev was in the final year of his three-year entry-level contract with a $867,500 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this summer.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Lightning Re-Sign Groshev To Two-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked up some organizational blue-line depth, announcing a two-year, two-way contract extension for defenseman Max Groshev.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
How Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision
Malkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he will turn 40 years old at the end of July.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
3 Lightning Prospects Generating Hype for the Future
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to the future now, whether it’s preparation for next season or the talent they have in their system. Despite the lack of first-round picks over the last few years, the latter one remains a relevant point of discussion.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10
Can The Lightning Remain Competitive For Much Longer?
The Lightning were bounced last week in Game 7 of their opening series against the Canadiens, in what was one of the most evenly matched series the NHL has seen in a long time.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8
Tampa Bay Radio Floats Blockbuster Maple Leafs–Lightning Center Swap
Despite having had vastly different 2025–26 seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs both enter the summer disappointed and needing to make changes to improve their rosters.
Nikita Kucherov News / The Hockey Writers / May 8
Lightning Winger Nikita Kucherov Receives Latest Hart Finalist Nod
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has a chance to take home his second Hart Memorial Trophy. He was announced as a finalist on Friday alongside Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
2 early Lightning trade candidates after Game 7 Canadiens loss
There was a portion of the 2025-26 season that the Tampa Bay Lightning were the dominant team in the NHL. After a relatively unimpressive start, the Lightning steadied themselves and then ran off a 19-1-1 streak for head coach Jon Cooper.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
2 early Lightning trade targets after Game 7 Canadiens loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning were two wins away from winning three consecutive titles during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay won back-to-back championships during the pandemic seasons and set out to prove they could win it in a normal season before the Colorado Avalanche defeated them in six games.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning go from here?
How the mighty have fallen. The Tampa Bay Lightning were once the model of consistency in the NHL. Beyond just the two Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021, they’ve made the playoffs in 11 of the last 12 seasons, and their .643% regular season points percentage in that span is the best in the league.
Anthony Cirelli News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Lightning Center Anthony Cirelli Named Selke Finalist
The positive news came the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s way after a first-round exit a few nights ago. Anthony Cirelli has been named a finalist for the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Rumors / May 6
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Kucherov, Raddysh, and Cooper
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: It was another first-round exit for the Tampa Bay Lightning, their fourth in a row. One executive thinks they lost their identity, and obviously, the Victor Hedman injury hurt, as well as the underperforming Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Victor Hedman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour shares powerful reaction to Victor Hedman’s statement
The season for the Tampa Bay Lightning is over, having lost to the Montreal Canadiens in a seven-game series in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Lightning GM gets 100% real on Stanley Cup window after Canadiens loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the very first round. The Montreal Canadiens won Game 7 on Sunday to punch their ticket to the next round.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Lightning's Julien BriseBois comments on coach Jon Cooper's future
Jon Cooper is the longest-tenured current NHL coach.
Victor Hedman News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Victor Hedman Releases Statement About His Struggles and Future with Lightning
It appears defenseman Victor Hedman will return to the NHL, but he’s got a road to travel before he does. The Tampa Bay Lightning played these playoffs without their superstar, who took time away for personal reasons.
Nikita Kucherov News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5
Insider Speculates About a Potential Offseason Nikita Kucherov Trade
For the fourth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Lightning were ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite championship expectations. And for the fourth straight year, Nikita Kucherov’s underwhelming performance was one of the key reasons why.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Lightning on the Brink: Is Tampa Bay’s Championship Window Slamming Shut?
The Tampa Bay Lightning can point to unlucky bounces and fortunate goals from the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, but that excuse only goes so far. For the fourth straight year, Tampa Bay’s playoff run ends in the opening round.
Jon Cooper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
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.
Gage Goncalves News / Field Level Media / May 1
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 with dominant performance
The Montreal Canadiens might be in trouble.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 26
Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs
Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.
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