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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 15
Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg out week-to-week; Vasilevsky return potentially before Christmas
Some injury updates for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. When speaking to the media on Monday, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that defenseman Emil Lilleberg is going to miss a few weeks due to injury.
Steven Santini News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15
Lightning Recall Steven Santini, Place Emil Lilleberg On IR
10:30 a.m.: As alluded to earlier, the Lightning have placed Lilleberg on the team’s IR, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. Lightning
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 14
Lightning return home to face rigorous test in Panthers
After a successful four-game road trip, the Tampa Bay Lightning are returning for some home cooking when they host the rival Florida Panthers on Monday night.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / December 14
How Jon Cooper operates with his players
Few coaches have defined success in the last decade of the NHL like the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Jon Cooper, who is set to lead Team Canada into the 2026
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 / December 14
Islanders Hold Off Lightning Comeback, Win 3-2 in Shootout
The New York Islanders prevail over the Tampa Bay Lightning again, this time taking them down in the shootout, 3-2. The Lightning mounted a comeback after falling behind 2-0, but they weren’t able to seal the deal.
Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / December 13
Jon Cooper Opens Up About Lightning's Unique Team Dynamics
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025–26 season has felt like a roller coaster, but for most fans, it’s been a fun one. After starting the year with just one win in their first seven games, Tampa flipped the script in dramatic fashion, ripping off a 15–3 stretch that catapulted them to the top of the Eastern Conference.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Tampa Bay Lightning have Injury to Veteran Milan Bound
The Tampa Bay Lightning are using the injured reserve today. One of the best defencemen of the past decade Victor Hedman has an injury of elbow injury that required surgery.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 12
Lightning captain Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman and captain Victor Hedman has an elbow injury that will require surgery and keep him out for several weeks. One day after he returned to injured reserve, the team announced Friday that Hedman will undergo a procedure on his elbow Monday.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 12
Lightning Set to Lose Victor Headman Due to Elbow Surgery
Just as soon as they get him back, the Tampa Bay Lightning will lose their star defenseman again. The Lightning announced that Victor Hedman will undergo an elbow procedure on Monday.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 12
Lightning’s Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery, expected to return before Olympics
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Victor Hedman will be undergoing a procedure on his elbow on Monday, and will be out until early February to recover and rehab the injury.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Victor Hedman To Undergo Elbow Surgery, Out Six Weeks
Lightning captain Victor Hedman will undergo elbow surgery next Monday, head coach Jon Cooper told reporters (including Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times).
NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 12
Offensive Explosion: Lightning Top Devils 8-4
The Devils, fresh off snapping a brutal five-game losing streak, ran into a buzzsaw tonight at the Prudential Center, absorbing a tough 8-4 loss against the scorching-hot Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oliver Bjorkstrand News / The Hockey Writers / December 11
Bjorkstrand Scores Twice as Lightning Annihilate Devils 8-4
On Thursday, Dec. 11, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning to close out the season series. Both teams had one win each and were looking to win the series.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Lightning Hold Advantage Over Atlantic Division in Key Category
This NHL season has already tested everyone’s nerves. More than a quarter of all games have pushed past regulation, turning the Eastern Conference standings into a logjam.
Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11
Lightning place Victor Hedman on IR
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that defenseman Victor Hedman has been placed on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the club has recalled blueliner Declan Carlile from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.
Victor Hedman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9
Lightning win game, but lose star defenseman Victor Hedman to injury
The hits keep coming for Tampa Bay, already having a defense corps ravaged by injury.
Ryan McDonagh News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6
Ryan McDonagh, Lightning grades for $12.3 million contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have come to terms with veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh on a three-year contract extension worth a total of $12.3 million, meaning he’ll carry a salary cap hit of $4.1 million over the following three seasons.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have come to terms and re-signed defenceman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension. The deal will carry a $4.1M average annual value salary cap hit.
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