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On YouTubeVictor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
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
Julien BriseBois News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Report: Leafs denied permission to speak with Lightning GM BriseBois
The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for a new general manager and president of hockey operations after parting ways with Brad Treliving near the end of the regular season.
Brandon Hagel News / ESPN / May 1
Can Brandon Hagel keep the Tampa Bay Lightning ali... 
After authoring the first Gordie Howe hat trick in franchise playoff history, the winger is critical to forcing a Game 7.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Nikita Kucherov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov gets body language diagnosis from anonymous scout
The Tampa Bay Lightning are down to their last loss in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, falling 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens at Benchmark International Arena on Wednesday to be pushed to the brink by their Atlantic Division rivals.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Nets Latest Vezina Finalist Nod
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is within striking distance of some top hardware. He’s been named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, the award for the best goalie in the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29
Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s ‘positive’ Victor Hedman update later comes with harsh jolt of reality
The Tampa Bay Lightning have evened up their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. They have done this without the services of Lightning captain Victor Hedman.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29
Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous gets official injury designation for Game 5
The Tampa Bay Lightning have wrestled back home-ice advantage from the Montreal Canadiens after a come-from-behind win at the Bell Centre in Game 4 on Sunday night — and they could have Charle-Edouard D’Astous back for a crucial Game 5 at home.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 28
Lightning, Canadiens enter pivotal Game 5 of closely contested series
The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned home tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and according to coach Jon Cooper, it may not be that way if not for the play of Max Crozier.
Brandon Hagel News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
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.
Jon Cooper News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Jon Cooper, Lightning players get real on how Max Crozier hit changed Game 4
The Montreal Canadiens were well on their way to a 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4. The Bell Centre was rocking, the home team was up 2-0, and Tampa Bay was back on its heels.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
Lightning have stopped trying to be bullies – and may finally have the advantage
One of the more experienced teams in these Stanley Cup Playoffs has changed its approach, and it seems to be paying off. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in an exciting Atlantic Division Semifinal with the Montreal Canadiens.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / April 27
Habs Blow 2-0 2nd Period Lead And Lose 3-2 To Lightning
For the first time all series, Game 4 wouldn’t require overtime as the Montreal Canadiens fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 thanks to a Brandon Hagel goal with just under 5 minutes left in the game.
Brandon Hagel News / ESPN / April 27
Hagel scores 2 in 3rd as Lightning rally to tie series
Brandon Hagel scored his NHL playoffs-leading fifth and sixth goals in the third period and the Lightning rallied to beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the series.
Brandon Hagel News / Field Level Media / April 26
Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs
Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.
Brandon Hagel News / The Hockey Writers / April 26
Brandon Hagel Is Leading the Way for the Lightning Through the First 3 Games
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently down 2-1 in the series to the Montreal Canadiens. With that being said, every game so far has gone to overtime. The series couldn’t be any closer.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Lightning Reassign Brandon Halverson, Recall Harrison Meneghin
The Lightning have reassigned goaltender Brandon Halverson to AHL Syracuse, per a team announcement Thursday. They recalled goaltender Harrison Meneghin from Syracuse in his place to serve as their third-stringer/emergency backup during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22
J.J. Moser’s Overtime Winner Gets Tampa Bay Back Into Series
What better time for your first career playoff goal than in sudden-death overtime? J.J. Moser’s first postseason goal gave the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win to send things to Montreal even at one game apiece.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win over Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Brandon Hagel was a busy man on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Sick Podcast / April 21
Habs and Lightning Ready For Game 2 Tonight
After winning Game 1 4-3 in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens will be hoping to bring their momentum into Game 2 tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning in hopes of taking a stranglehold on this series by taking a 2-0 lead back home with them.
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