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Lightning star Nikita Kucherov returns after hard collision vs. Jets

Tampa Bay's high-scoring right winger Nikita Kucherov left the Lightning's home game Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets after a hard collision in the first period, but he was able to return to start the second.

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Lightning To Activate Ryan McDonagh

The long-awaited return of defenseman Ryan McDonagh has come to pass. According to team insider Erik Erlendsson, the Tampa Bay Lightning are expected to activate McDonagh ahead of tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 29

Lightning Defenseman Eyeing Return for Stadium Series

The NHL’s Stadium Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins is right around the corner. The game, which will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, has already exuded tons of excitement from fans far and wide.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets

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.

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Ryan McDonagh News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh activated off IR, expected to return to lineup

A veteran blueliner is set to jump back into action once again. Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson has reported that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday night when the Lightning take on the Winnipeg Jets.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Brayden Point News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Lightning rumors: Brayden Point injury update puts Olympics in play

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won five of their last seven games. They have been doing this all without Brayden Point. Point was injured on January 12 against the Philadelphia Flyers, and it was initially thought to be a severe injury.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Field Level Media / January 26

Andrei Vasilevskiy shines as Lightning blank Mammoth

Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away 28 shots, Darren Raddysh and Brandon Hagel tallied on the power play and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their sixth straight home game by stuffing the Utah Mammoth 2-0 on Monday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

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Maxim Groshev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

Lightning Place Charle-Edouard D’Astous On IR, Recall Maxim Groshev

Another shakeup is inbound for the Tampa Bay Lightning defense. Budding youngster Charle-Edouard D’Astous has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and recalled Maxim Groshev, per Eduardo A.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Lightning open homestand vs. Mammoth after 15-game point streak ends

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been the hottest team recently, but that fleeting title may now belong to the Utah Mammoth. With their 15-game point streak behind them, the Lightning aim to make a strong push toward the Olympic break when they open a six-game homestand Monday against the streaking Mammoth.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Breakaway on SI / January 25

Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy Returns to Top NHL Goaltender

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been the best team in the NHL over the past month. They've skyrocketed up the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference standings and quickly reminded the league that they are a Stanley Cup force to reckon with.

Erik Cernak News / Daily Faceoff / January 24

Lightning’s Erik Cernak leaves game against Blue Jackets

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered more than one type of loss on Saturday. Tampa Bay fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 8-5, and also saw defenseman Erik Cernak leave the game with injury.

Jakob Pelletier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Lightning Recall Jakob Pelletier

One of the AHL’s top scorers is getting another NHL opportunity. The Lightning announced that they’ve recalled winger Jakob Pelletier from AHL Syracuse.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Lightning Takes League's No. 1 Spot Despite Bad Injury Luck

The Tampa Bay Lightning have climbed to the top of the NHL power rankings for the first time this season, leapfrogging the Colorado Avalanche despite facing what may be the league's most brutal injury situation.