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Lightning Look Dominant While Challenging Western Conference’s Best

It wasn’t long ago that the Tampa Bay Lightning looked like a team searching for answers. They opened the season losing six of their first seven games, looking slow, disjointed, and far removed from the dominant force that ruled the NHL just a few years ago.

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Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli out for Saturday’s game against Capitals

One of the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s key players is going to miss at least one game. When speaking to the media, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that forward Anthony Cirelli will not be in the lineup when the team takes on the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Dominic James News / Raw Charge / November 7

Lightning knock off Golden Knights, 6-3, behind big night from Dominic James

Yeah, it’s almost an entire day late, but here is your 45-second recap of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s second win on their road swing through the mountain region of the United States.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Andrei Vasilevskiy Slowly Returning to Form for Lightning

With each game, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy puts his latest injury episode further into the rearview mirror. He struggled out of the gate and still isn’t quite playing like the high-caliber goalie we’ve come to know.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Olofsson Scores Twice as Avalanche Snap Lightning’s Win Streak

The Colorado Avalanche toppled the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, at home to win their third straight. The win snapped the Lightning’s five-game winning streak.

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Maxwell Crozier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Lightning to activate Maxwell Crozier from IR

The Lightning are activating Maxwell Crozier from injured reserve before tonight’s game against the Avalanche, head coach Jon Cooper told the team’s beat (including the team’s own Gabby Shirley).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Lightning activate Max Crozier from injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning activated defenseman Max Crozier off injured reserve. When speaking to the media, head coach Jon Cooper revealed that Crozier will be in the lineup when the team takes on the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

NHL Predictions: November 4th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche

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 3

Red-hot Lightning continue Western swing at snake-bitten Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning got off to a rough start this season, but they've turned things around quickly. They began a three-game road trip with a 4-2 victory over Utah on Sunday to push their winning streak to five.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 2

Lightning Rally Past Mammoth for Fifth Straight Win

After starting the season 1-4-2, the Tampa Bay Lightning have reeled off five wins in a row, the latest being a 4-2 victory over the surging Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Lightning tame Mammoth, open trip with 5th straight win

Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist and the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday in Salt Lake City for their fifth straight win.

Conor Geekie News / The Sick Podcast / November 2

Could Conor Geekie Be A Trade Option For The Habs?

With the Montreal Canadiens still looking to add centres to their organization, many names have been linked to the Canadiens as potential trade possibilities.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

NHL Predictions: November 2nd Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Lightning riding new mentality into clash vs. rested Mammoth

The Tampa Bay Lightning look for their fifth straight win when they visit the Utah Mammoth on Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City. The Mammoth saw their seven-game winning streak end with a 6-3 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 1

Lightning Bolt Forward With Four Straight Wins

The Tampa Bay Lighting have successfully bolted forward during their last handful of games with a four-game winning streak. They landed their first home win of the season, and one of their veteran players reached a 1000-point milestone.

Dylan Duke News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Tampa Bay Lightning Standouts on the Farm: Pelletier, Duke and More

The Tampa Bay Lightning (5-4-2) are getting back in their groove, winning four straight games after their 2-1 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. While the Lightning look to rise to the top of the Atlantic Division their American Hockey League (AHL, Syracuse Crunch) and ECHL teams (Orlando Solar Bears) are heading in opposite directions.

Shawn Element News / Inside The Rink / October 30

ECHL: Shawn Element Suspended Seven Games

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they’ve suspended Maine Mariners forward Shawn Element for his actions in Sunday’s game vs Wheeling Nailers.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Lightning are finally putting things together after tough start

One of the teams expected to stand out in the Atlantic Division is starting to look like its former self. The Tampa Bay Lightning had a rough start to the 2025-26 season, losing six of their last seven games, five of which came in regulation.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous’ immediate reaction to scoring first NHL goal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have already celebrated milestones this year, such as Nikita Kucherov joining the 1,000-point club. On Tuesday night, the team celebrated another major moment in an NHL career.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Lightning recall Scott Sabourin, assign Mitchell Chaffee

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Scott Sabourin and assigned forward Mitchell Chaffee to the AHL.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: October 28th – Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators

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Nikita Kucherov News / LWOSports.com / October 27

Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Nikita Kucherov Adds To His Hall of Fame Career

Tampa Bay Lightning veteran star forward Nikita Kucherov has written another chapter in his Hall of Fame career. Kucherov, drafted by Tampa Bay 58th overall

Nikita Kucherov News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Remains Underrated Despite Recording 1,000 Points

For 12 seasons, Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has quietly put together a Hall of Fame résumé without a ton of fanfare. Kucherov has already lifted the Stanley Cup twice, captured three Art Ross Trophies and one Hart Trophy.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Lightning’ Nikita Kucherov joins 1,000 point club with clutch assist

Nikita Kucherov has been an unstoppable offensive force for the Tampa Bay Lightning throughout his 12-year career in the NHL. Kucherov has spent his entire career with the Lightning, and he reached the 1,000-point mark in Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Dominic James News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22