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3 Lightning Takeaways at the Quarter Point of the Season

The Tampa Bay Lightning (13-7-2) are a little over a quarter of the way through the 2025-26 NHL season, and while there’s a lot more hockey to be played, there are several aspects of the Lightning that we’ve already seen go into fruition.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Showcasing Grit After Slow Start

The Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the league’s biggest storylines early this season—mostly due to a slow start and lingering questions. The team found themselves at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with a 1-4-2 record through their first seven games.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

Vasilevskiy Solid Again vs Flames as Lightning Win 5th Straight

The Tampa Bay Lightning throttled the Calgary Flames to pick up another win, 5-1. They extend their current winning streak to five, while the Flames see their three-game winning streak snapped.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 26

Lightning lift off with 4 first-period goals, drub Flames

Declan Carlile's first goal of the season capped a four-goal first-period eruption as the host Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Wednesday.

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Pontus Holmberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Lightning activate forward Pontus Holmberg

According to Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider, the Tampa Bay Lightning have activated depth forward Pontus Holmberg from the injured reserve. No corresponding roster move was required as the Lightning placed defenseman Erik Cernak on injured reserve a few days ago.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

JJ Moser Becoming Essential to Lightning

JJ Moser’s rise with the Tampa Bay Lightning has been quietly impressive, the kind of story that doesn’t always make the highlight reels but shows up in every game he plays.

Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Lightning's Jon Cooper Reveals Key to Success Despite Injury

Tampa Bay’s turnaround this season has been remarkable. After a rough 1–4–2 start, the Lightning have surged to a 13–7–2 record, going 12–3 in their last 15 games.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Nikita Kucherov Was Almost Offer Sheeted by Lightning’s Biggest Rival

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL over the last decade, and a lot of that can be attributed to Nikita Kucherov.

Pontus Holmberg News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Lightning’s Pontus Holmberg expected to return vs. Flames

The Tampa Bay Lightning will get a bit of relief from their current slog of injuries, as head coach Jon Cooper announced that center Pontus Holmberg is expected to return to the lineup against the Calgary Flames.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 26

Lightning's Depth Stepping Up Amidst Injury Issues

As the NHL and their teams head towards the upcoming Thanksgiving Break, it is getting to that time where teams can be evaluated of where they are in the standings.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

NHL Predictions: November 26th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 25

Lightning backed by defense in taking on streaky Flames

Known for their goal-scoring prowess, the Tampa Bay Lightning are still scoring, but it is their defense that has stepped up after a slow start and moved them to first place in the Atlantic Division.

Brandon Hagel News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Brandon Hagel will be in tough to make Team Canada

For any season in which the NHL sends their players to the Olympics, the first few months of that season serve a dual purpose. Sure, teams are still fighting for points and jockeying for playoff positioning, but players are also auditioning to make their respective nations’ Olympic teams, trying to make their resume as attractive as possible.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

3 Takeaways From Lightning’s 3-0 Win Over Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning (13-7-2) are on a four-game winning streak, taking no prisoners. They continued that on Monday, with a 3-0 win vs. the Philadelphia Flyers (11-7-3).

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Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Vasilevskiy Blanks Flyers en Route To Lightning Win

The Tampa Bay Lightning pick up another win, taking down the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-0. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was the standout player of the night, stopping 20 shots on goal to pick up his first shutout of the season.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Field Level Media / November 24

Andrei Vasilevskiy claims 41st shutout as Lightning blank Flyers

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout this season, Brandon Hagel notched two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Brayden Point, Erik Cernak to miss game against Flyers’; Cernak out week-to-week

A couple of key injuries for a team already riddled with notable omissions. When speaking to the media, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that forward Brayden Point and defenseman Erik Cernak will not be in the lineup when the team takes on the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.