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Lightning have stopped trying to be bullies – and may finally have the advantage

One of the more experienced teams in these Stanley Cup Playoffs has changed its approach, and it seems to be paying off. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in an exciting Atlantic Division Semifinal with the Montreal Canadiens.

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Habs Blow 2-0 2nd Period Lead And Lose 3-2 To Lightning

For the first time all series, Game 4 wouldn’t require overtime as the Montreal Canadiens fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 thanks to a Brandon Hagel goal with just under 5 minutes left in the game.

Brandon Hagel News / ESPN / April 27

Hagel scores 2 in 3rd as Lightning rally to tie series

Brandon Hagel scored his NHL playoffs-leading fifth and sixth goals in the third period and the Lightning rallied to beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the series.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Brandon Hagel’s confident Nikita Kucherov claim after Game 4 win

The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a win in Game 4 after falling behind 2-1 against the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal defeated Tampa in overtime in Game 3, the third straight overtime game in this matchup.

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Brandon Hagel 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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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.

Brandon Hagel News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Brandon Hagel Is Leading the Way for the Lightning Through the First 3 Games

The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently down 2-1 in the series to the Montreal Canadiens. With that being said, every game so far has gone to overtime. The series couldn’t be any closer.

Ian Mitchell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Ian Mitchell Signs With NL’s SC Bern

Lightning pending unrestricted free agent Ian Mitchell has agreed to terms with SC Bern of Switzerland’s National League on a two-year contract beginning next season, the team announced earlier this week.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 25

Habs Beat Lightning In OT Again As Hutson Blasts Home Game Winner

Game 3 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime for a 3rd straight game as the Habs took a 2-1 series lead on Friday night with a 3-2 victory over the Lightning.

Ryan McDonagh News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Ryan McDonagh’s true feelings on Lightning’s 2-1 series deficit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are down in their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost in overtime on Friday night thanks to Lane Hutson scoring an overtime winner for Montreal.

Jon Cooper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Jon Cooper drops truth bomb on Lightning’s performance in Game 3 loss to Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning came up short in Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Tampa is now down 2-1 in their series with their Atlantic Division rivals.

Victor Hedman News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Lightning Coach Announces Victor Hedman News Before Game 3 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are entering the road stretch of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens after splitting the first two games. In doing so, the Lightning have navigated the absence of captain Victor Hedman, who has not played since March 19, while away from the lineup due to illness and personal reasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Lightning Reassign Brandon Halverson, Recall Harrison Meneghin

The Lightning have reassigned goaltender Brandon Halverson to AHL Syracuse, per a team announcement Thursday. They recalled goaltender Harrison Meneghin from Syracuse in his place to serve as their third-stringer/emergency backup during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / April 22

Takeaways From The Habs First Two Games Against The Lightning

After the first two games of the Montreal Canadiens vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning series, both teams won a game in overtime. For the Habs, there are a lot of things they are learning about playoff hockey as the inexperienced young underdogs against one of the most experienced playoff teams in the league.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Lightning Still Winning 2017 Trade With Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-2 in overtime against the Montreal Canadiens to take Game 2 on a goal by JJ Moser. His first career playoff goal tied the first-round series up 1-1, giving the Lightning some payback for the overtime loss that came back on Sunday in Game 1.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Lightning played at their best when they weren’t bullying the Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning evened up their first-round series with the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night, with J.J. Moser scoring in overtime to give the Bolts a 3-2 win and tie things up at one game a piece.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 2 Overtime Win Over Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning delivered the kind of response expected from a veteran playoff team, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime on April 21 to even the series at 1-1.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

J.J. Moser’s Overtime Winner Gets Tampa Bay Back Into Series

What better time for your first career playoff goal than in sudden-death overtime? J.J. Moser’s first postseason goal gave the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win to send things to Montreal even at one game apiece.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 21

J.J. Moser, Lightning bounce back for OT win over Habs

J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime, giving the host Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday and evening their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at one win each.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick lifts Lightning

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win over Canadiens

Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Brandon Hagel was a busy man on Tuesday night.

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Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Lightning’s Victor Hedman Doubtful For First Round

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has not played since March 19th due to illness. He missed the final 15 games of the regular season and, despite returning to practice in the postseason, the first game of the Lightning’s first round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.

Dominic James News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Lightning’s Dominic James activated off IR, available for Game 1

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic James has been activated off injured reserve and will be available for Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Stadium Rant / April 16

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The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a familiar position—battle-tested, star-driven, and widely respected across the league.