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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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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.

Jakob Pelletier News / Raw Charge / November 1

2025 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25: #8 Jakob Pelletier

The new member of the organization has been a revelation in Syracuse. Will it earn him some playing time in Tampa, and can he carry that skill to the NHL?

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.

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Conor Geekie News / Raw Charge / October 31

Crunch Wrap: Welcome to the Salt City, Conor Geekie

Okay. Sorry for missing a week there, but we’re back on the Syracuse Crunch coverage. You know who else is back? It’s Conor Geekie. The Tampa Bay Lightning reassigned him earlier in the month after he was off to a bit of a slow start in Tampa, but he hasn’t missed a beat at the AHL level.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Cirelli Nets OT Winner in Lightning’s 2-1 Win Over Stars

The Tampa Bay Lightning (5-4-2) defeated the Dallas Stars (6-3-2) 2-1 in overtime on Thursday night at Amalie Arena. Adam Erne scored for the Stars, while Jake Oettinger made 30 saves.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Lightning extend winning streak in OT over Stars

Anthony Cirelli scored on a breakaway off a steal 2:36 into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning returned home for a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Thoughts From the Lightning’s 3-Game Winning Streak

The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to find a groove after their sluggish start. They’ve rattled off three-straight wins to get back to hockey .500 and climb back up the standings a bit.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / October 28

Zemgus Girgensons' breakout helps Lightning pull past Predators

Tampa Bay's Zemgus Girgensons scored his first two goals of the season, and Andrei Vasilevskiy beat the Nashville Predators for a 10th straight time as the Lightning won 5-2 on the road Tuesday.

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

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.

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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 / Breakaway on SI / October 26

Lightning Superstar and HC Add Another Legendary Achievement

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov recorded a historic milestone in the team’s 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old winger notched a pair of assists to help fuel their victory, and in the process he became the 101st player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov records 1,000th NHL point

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov recorded the 1,000th point of his National Hockey League career in the second period of Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

NHL Predictions: October 25th Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Mired in slump, do the Tampa Bay Lightning still have 'it?'

If time moves quickly in the world of sports, it operates at warp speed in the NHL. It was just last winter that the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Mikko Rantanen saga, and the unholy alliance between Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers were all crammed into a dizzying six-week stretch.

Dominic James News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Lightning recall forward Dominic James for NHL debut

James, 23, was originally a draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, selected in the sixth round, 173rd overall.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 20

Major Issue Plaguing Lightning, Senators’ Poor Starts

The Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning are dealing with a major issue as they start the 2025-2026 campaign. Two playoff teams from the Atlantic Division last season, the Sens and Lightning are off to poor starts this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Lightning place rookie defenseman on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed rookie defenseman Maxwell Crozier on injured reserve.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / October 15

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Make Series of Moves

The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced several roster moves on Tuesday as the team continues preparations for Opening Night at Kia Center.

Jack LaFontaine News / Inside The Rink / October 13

ECHL: Goaltender Jack LaFontaine returns to Kansas City

On Monday afternoon, the Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team was loaning goaltender Jack LaFontaine to the Kansas City Mavericks. Though LaFontaine has spent most of the last two seasons with the Mavericks, the Firebirds re-signed him to a one-year AHL contract through this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

Suspensions Handed Out to Tampa Bay Lightning Players

After a wild preseason finale between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, suspensions and discipline have been handed out. The NHL announced on Monday that both J.J.