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Vasilevskiy Finds Needed Stride for Lightning in November

The Tampa Bay Lightning keep finding ways to get into the win column, and a cornerstone piece of this run is goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. After missing virtually all of training camp and preseason, he took some time to shake the rust off.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Put Out Calgary Flames On Home Ice — 11/26/2025

TAMPA, Fla. — Continuing to have a win streak in the last week, the Tampa Bay Lightning grabbed their fifth-straight win after putting out the Calgary Flames on home ice.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 28

Lightning double up Red Wings, extend win streak to six

Yanni Gourde scored two unassisted goals and the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning stretched their winning streak to six games by downing the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Friday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 28

The Big Cat is Leading Lightning's Winning Streak

Everyone around the league already knows who Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is. When most coaches, players and analysts are asked which goalie they’d choose for a single-elimination game with everything on the line, the answer almost always circles back to the same name: the Big Cat.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Stadium Rant / November 27

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.

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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.

Brayden Point News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Erik Cernak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24