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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28
Lightning blow 3-goal lead, edge Canadiens in shootout
Gage Goncalves and Brayden Point tallied in the shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning won their fourth straight contest by edging the visiting Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Sunday.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 28
The Habs Return To Action Tonight Against the Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5) are back from the holiday break and ready to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) on the road at 5:00 pm ET tonight.
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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Lightning Activate Brandon Hagel From Injured Reserve
The Lightning have activated left winger Brandon Hagel from injured reserve, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports. Tampa returned defenseman Steven Santini to AHL Syracuse in the corresponding move, indicating Ryan McDonagh could be back in the lineup after sitting out last night’s win over the Panthers with an undisclosed injury.
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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 28
Lightning acquire Michael Milne from Wild for Boris Katchouk
On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forward Michael Milne from the Minnesota Wild. Heading back to the Wild is winger Boris Katchouk. Both players had spent most of the past few seasons in the American Hockey League.
Boris Katchouk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Wild Acquire Boris Katchouk
The Wild announced they’ve acquired left winger Boris Katchouk from the Lightning in exchange for fellow lefty Michael Milne. Both players were on minor-league assignments and will report to their new affiliates in AHL Iowa and Syracuse, respectively.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Lightning down Panthers in penalty-filled game
Nikita Kucherov scored twice, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the host Florida Panthers 4-2 in a fight-filled game on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
Lightning Come Out on Top of Heated Bout with Panthers 4-2
Tempers flared again in the latest edition of the Battle of Florida. Ultimately, the Tampa Bay Lightning found themselves on the winning end of the game in Sunrise, Fla., beating the Florida Panthers, 4-2.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Lightning sign JJ Moser to 8-year, $54 million contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured a major piece of their blue line for the long term, signing defenseman JJ Moser to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension with an average annual value of $6.75 million.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Extend D-Man on 8-year, $54M Deal: Reports
With the NHL heading back on the ice following the Christmas break, news here at Last Word On Hockey is beginning to trickle in regarding major moves. In particular, reports that J.J.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 27
Lightning sign D J.J. Moser to 8-year, $54 million extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year extension worth $54 million (average annual value of $6.75 million) shortly before Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Lightning sign J.J. Moser to eight-year extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year contract extension at a cap hit of $6.75 million. There’s currently no reports on any no-trade or no-move clauses on the contract, or how the salary structure will work over the course of the contract.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 27
Lightning Nearing Extension with Star Defenseman
Coming out of the holiday break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are having to again face their in-state rival the Florida Panthers. But prior to the game, they have received some positive news.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Tampa Bay Lightning Sign J.J. Moser To Eight-Year Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning are locking in one of their key defenseman, reportedly signing JJ Moser to a long-term deal. As broken by Elliotte Friedman on Saturday afternoon, “Good afternoon…belated Christmas gift in Tampa Bay for JJ Moser, who is having a great season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Lightning sign defenseman J.J. Moser to big contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked in one of their best defensemen from this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Lightning Recall Scott Sabourin And Steven Santini
Tampa Bay and Florida have played some particularly physical games in recent memory. With the next matchup slated for tonight, the Lightning have brought up some extra grit, announcing the recalls of winger Scott Sabourin and defenseman Steven Santini from AHL Syracuse.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
NHL Predictions Saturday Night Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers
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 / Yardbarker / December 22
Three underperforming NHL players who must step up
We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 12
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Jon Cooper News / Breakaway on SI / December 20
Jon Cooper Has High Praise for Two Lightning Forwards
The Tampa Bay Lightning have never been shy about who they are. This is a franchise built on standards, not slogans. Every season begins with the same expectation: compete deep into the spring or consider it unfinished business.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 19
Paul Bissonnette Identifies Perfect Trade Fit for Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have built one of the NHL’s most balanced teams, a roster shaped by experience, talent, and a proven understanding of what wins in the postseason.
Odeen Tufto News / Inside The Rink / December 19
ECHL: Odeen Tufto Heads Overseas
Fort Wayne Komets Odeen Tufto is heading overseas to Germany to join the Ravensburg Towerstars (DEL2). This will be the second time he’s played in the DEL2, as he had five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 12 games with the Krefeld Pinguine.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 16
NHL Department of Player Safety has stopped caring about player safety
Now the department is run by George Parros, a former NHL player whose only claim to fame in the league was for fighting people.
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.
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