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Lightning’s Victor Hedman reveals he took time away from game for mental health reasons

Lightning’s Victor Hedman reveals he took time away from game for mental health reasons

Victor Hedman announced in a statement released by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday that he took time away from the ice during the 2025-26 season to take care of his mental health.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
Lightning on the Brink: Is Tampa Bay’s Championship Window Slamming Shut?

Lightning on the Brink: Is Tampa Bay’s Championship Window Slamming Shut?

The Tampa Bay Lightning can point to unlucky bounces and fortunate goals from the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, but that excuse only goes so far. For the fourth straight year, Tampa Bay’s playoff run ends in the opening round.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5
Victor Hedman Announces Leave Of Absence Was For Mental Health

Victor Hedman Announces Leave Of Absence Was For Mental Health

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed in a statement published Tuesday morning that over the past several months, he stepped away from the team for mental health reasons.

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How The Habs Came Out On Top Vs. Lightning

How The Habs Came Out On Top Vs. Lightning

With a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens have officially moved on to the 2nd round, where they will go head-to-head with the Buffalo Sabres.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / May 4
Is Jon Cooper’s job with the Lightning in jeopardy?

Is Jon Cooper’s job with the Lightning in jeopardy?

The Tampa Bay Lightning‘s season came to an end on Sunday in heartbreaking fashion in a 2-1 Game 7 loss at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens. Despite

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Lightning GM gives Canadiens their flowers after Round 1 series

Lightning GM gives Canadiens their flowers after Round 1 series

The Tampa Bay Lightning started off as the dynasty of the 2020s in the NHL, but they have since tapered off with some crushing playoff losses. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, the Lightning were beaten in the Cup Final by the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

Jake Guentzel News / Trade Talk Sports / May 4
Analyst Questions Penguins’ Decision Not to Re-Sign Jake Guentzel

Analyst Questions Penguins’ Decision Not to Re-Sign Jake Guentzel

The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in heartbreaking fashion by the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs on Sunday night, but that was not because of the performance of Jake Guentzel.

Jon Cooper News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Jon Cooper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game.

Brandon Hagel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens

Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Bolts have lost in the first round.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / May 3
Habs notch first playoff win since '21, edge Lightning in Game 7

Habs notch first playoff win since '21, edge Lightning in Game 7

Alex Newhook broke a third-period tie with the game-winning goal to give the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

When it comes to winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs, nobody really cares how you do it. They just care that you find a way to do it. 

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Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
Lightning’s Hedman to miss Game 7 against Canadiens

Lightning’s Hedman to miss Game 7 against Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to finish off their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens without captain and star defenseman Victor Hedman.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Beat the Lightning in Game 7

3 Reasons the Canadiens Can Beat the Lightning in Game 7

At face value, the Tampa Bay Lightning hold the advantage(s) over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the two teams’ first-round series on Sunday. The

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2
Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning reach deciding Game 7

Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning reach deciding Game 7

With how even the teams are and how close their head-to-head showdown has been, it is appropriate the Tampa Bay Lightning will play host to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in a Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / May 2
Habs Lose 1-0 in Overtime As Lightning Force Game 7

Habs Lose 1-0 in Overtime As Lightning Force Game 7

With a chance to win the series on Friday night, the Montreal Canadiens came close but couldn’t get the job done as they fell 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime.

Gage Goncalves News / Field Level Media / May 1
Gage Goncalves nets OT winner, Lightning push Canadiens to Game 7

Gage Goncalves nets OT winner, Lightning push Canadiens to Game 7

Gage Goncalves scored the overtime game-winning goal to give the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday and force Game 7 of their Stanley Cup playoff series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

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Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper Named Jack Adams Finalist

Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper Named Jack Adams Finalist

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has the chance to take home a long-awaited honor. He has been named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, awarded to the best head coach during the NHL season.

Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Lightning’s Hedman will be ‘an option really soon,’ but will miss Game 6

Lightning’s Hedman will be ‘an option really soon,’ but will miss Game 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning may not have to wait too much longer to get their captain back on the ice. That is, if they can keep their season alive. Speaking

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5

In one of the closest series of the first round, the Montreal Canadiens stole Game 5 from the Tampa Bay Lightning with the only third-period goal. 

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Brandon Hagel News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Brandon Hagel Has a Case to Be the Lightning’s Next Captain

Brandon Hagel Has a Case to Be the Lightning’s Next Captain

Time and time again, Brandon Hagel delivers in the clutch for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He had the game-tying and game-winning goals in Game 4 on Sunday night versus the Montreal Canadiens and has three multi-point games thus far in what’s been a complete turnaround from last year’s playoffs.

Ian Mitchell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25
Ian Mitchell Signs With NL’s SC Bern

Ian Mitchell Signs With NL’s SC Bern

Lightning pending unrestricted free agent Ian Mitchell has agreed to terms with SC Bern of Switzerland’s National League on a two-year contract beginning next season, the team announced earlier this week.

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