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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
Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21
Fresh off big rally, Lightning welcome Blues to end homestand
The Tampa Bay Lightning demonstrated an important asset in Saturday night's rally against the Carolina Hurricanes -- an ability to flip the script. After that three-goal comeback and subsequent 6-4 win, the Lightning will wrap up their four-game homestand Monday night when they face the St.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Jakob Pelletier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Jakob Pelletier
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that forward Jakob Pelletier has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. Tampa recalled Pelletier on Saturday, and he served as a healthy scratch for the club’s comeback win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
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 21
Lightning Rally to Take Down Hurricanes 6-4
The Tampa Bay Lightning once again found themselves in a hole they were tasked with climbing out of. While they’ve fallen short in other recent comeback attempts, they successfully rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4.
Jake Guentzel News / Field Level Media / December 20
Jake Guentzel's two late goals lock up Lightning's home win over Hurricanes
Jake Guentzel scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a four-game home losing streak by rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20
Lightning Recall Jakob Pelletier And Jack Finley, Place Brandon Hagel On IR
The Lightning have brought up a pair of wingers in advance of their game tonight against Carolina. The team announced that they have recalled Jakob Pelletier and Jack Finley from AHL Syracuse.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20
Streaky Lightning eager to end skid in clash vs. Hurricanes
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the Eastern Conference's streakiest teams this season. Dragging around a three-game losing skid (0-2-1) and a home record that is now on the south side of .500 (8-9-0), the Lightning will host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
NHL Predictions: December 20th with Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes
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.
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.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Breakaway on SI / December 18
Lightning Goalie Set to Make Return vs. Kings
The Tampa Bay Lightning have reason to rejoice. After being without star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy since he went down with an undisclosed injury on Dec.
Ryan McDonagh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18
Lightning Activate Ryan McDonagh From Injured Reserve
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Ryan McDonagh has been activated from injured reserve and will be in the Lightning’s lineup on Thursday evening versus the Kings, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 18
Vasilevskiy, McDonagh expected to return against Kings; Hagel a game-time decision
A couple of significant roster notes for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the team’s morning skate on Thursday, reports say that goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and defenseman Ryan McDonagh are slated to return to the lineup for that night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs the L.A Kings
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 / December 18
Lightning eager to improve at home in encounter vs. Kings
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper noticed the wear on his club after it lost for the eighth time in 16 home games on Monday night. The Lightning will try to get on the north side of their .500 home mark on Thursday night when they host the Los Angeles Kings in the first of two meetings between the clubs in a two-week span.
Brandon Hagel News / Daily Faceoff / December 17
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel out day-to-day, not ruled out for Thursday
Some uncertain future for one of the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s top players. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, assistant coach Rob Zettler stated that forward Brandon Hagel is out day-to-day, but has yet to be ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.
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.
Victor Hedman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12
Lightning’s Victor Hedman undergoes elbow surgery, sidelining him until February
Losing Victor Hedman to an injury for any amount of time is concerning for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are currently leading the Atlantic Division. After taking a step back last season, Tampa Bay was back in fine form during the 2025-26 campaign, but will now be without its No.
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 / The Hockey Writers / December 8
Lightning in Bind as Vasilevskiy Heads to IR
The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to navigate the next couple of games without their star netminder. According to Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson, Andrei Vasilevskiy is heading to injured reserve (IR).
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