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Lightning Expected To Activate Andrei Vasilevskiy From IR

The Lightning announced today that they’ve reassigned goaltender Brandon Halverson and winger Scott Sabourin to the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch. Halverson’s demotion means they’ll use one of the open roster spots to activate Andrei Vasilevskiy from injured reserve before Thursday’s game against the Kings.

Jon Cooper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Jon Cooper’s ‘tired’ admission after crushing Panthers loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning took a step back in ClutchPoints’ most recent power rankings. But the Atlantic Division leaders are still in the thick of the playoff race.

Tampa 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.

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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

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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 / 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.

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

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.

Victor Hedman 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.

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Victor Hedman 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.

Victor Hedman 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).

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.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / December 9

Lightning's Brandon Hagel Opens Up About Nikita Kucherov Pairing

For the first few weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked nothing like the Stanley Cup contender they were supposed to be. One win in their first seven games left them staggering through one of the bleakest starts in franchise history, searching for solutions that felt out of reach.

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.