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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
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.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
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.
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
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.
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.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 3
Big Team Canada Injury Replacement News at Forward
Some big Team Canada hockey news just days before the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. We have an injury replacement to announce as Sam Bennett is in, and Anthony Cirelli is out.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 3
Lightning Stars Still on Team Canada Despite Missing Games
Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point watched from the bench as their team completed the largest comeback in franchise history during the Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3
Sam Bennett Gets Team Canada Nod, Replacing Injured Forward
Multiple reports on Tuesday have confirmed that Sam Bennett will be joining Team Canada after all. Following news that he was not originally selected for the team, news that Bennett is in for Anthony Cirelli made the rounds Tuesday morning.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 3
1 trade Lightning must make before NHL Olympic break
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on an incredible roll. They are coming off a remarkable come-from-behind 6-5 triumph over the Boston Bruins in the NHL’s outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium.
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.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / February 1
Tampa Bay Lightning Complete Historic Comeback Against Boston Bruins In Stadium Series
It was the kind of night that reminded everyone why we drag the game of hockey outdoors in the first place. You had the 41-degree chill at puck drop, a pirate ship in the end zone, and 64,617 fans screaming their lungs out at Raymond James Stadium.
Anthony Cirelli News / Daily Faceoff / February 1
Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli leaves Stadium Series with injury
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that forward Anthony Cirelli left Sunday’s NHL Stadium Series game against the Boston Bruins with an injury and would not return.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1
Lightning Activate Victor Hedman, Reassign Maxim Groshev
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is set to return under the lights of today’s Stadium Series game against Boston. The team activated him off injured reserve while assigning Maxim Groshev to the AHL in a corresponding transaction, as reported by Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 1
NHL Predictions: Stadium Series, Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
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.
Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / January 29
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov returns after hard collision vs. Jets
Tampa Bay's high-scoring right winger Nikita Kucherov left the Lightning's home game Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets after a hard collision in the first period, but he was able to return to start the second.
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.
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