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Lightning hit with multiple fines after final pre-season contest with Panthers

The NHL didn’t wait long to start handing out supplemental discipline after the penalty-filled affair between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

NHL announces multiple fines, hearings from Panthers, Lightning preseason game

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety on Sunday announced multiple fines and hearings related to Saturday’s preseason game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

Aaron Ekblad News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Did Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suffer an injury against Lightning?

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad left last night’s chaotic preseason contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning early, after just 41 seconds of ice time.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 5

Lightning wrap up preseason with a penalty-filled loss

Much like Thursday’s tilt between these two teams, there wasn’t much hockey played. With 312 penalty minutes between the two teams, all they could really work on was their special teams.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Brandon Hagel News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Florida Coach Addresses Brandon Hagel Injury Before Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3

An already intense in-state rivalry escalated during a recent preseason clash when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel was forced to exit a game against the Florida Panthers with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 3

NHL insider shares promising news about Conor Sheary

NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers

The New York Rangers have entered a rebuilding stage after Mike Sullivan's arrival as coach and some key moves.

Rangers send Gabe Perreault to AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack

Rangers winger may miss initial roster, but still has a role to play

Third line remains in flux for Rangers as former promising prospect falls out of favor

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / October 3

Lightning Quietly Extend Head Coach

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who have become known for their rambunctious Stanley Cup celebrations, made a move to keep their 58-year-old head coach, Jon Cooper, on an extension sometime during the last handful of months.

Brandon Hagel News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Panthers’ A.J. Greer fined for roughing Lightning’s Brandon Hagel

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety fined Florida Panthers’ forward A.J. Greer $2,213.54 for roughing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during their preseason game Thursday night.

Jon Cooper News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Lightning 'quietly' made major move regarding HC Jon Cooper

One name who won’t be the subject of an upcoming announcement is Lightning bench boss Jon Cooper.

Devils keep Hughes brothers together after massive new contract

Oilers to sign HC Kris Knoblauch to multiyear extension

Flames sign HC Ryan Huska to two-year extension

Devils, Senators pull off intriguing player-for-player trade

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Report: Lightning ‘quietly’ extended coach Jon Cooper in offseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed head coach Jon Cooper to an extension sometime in the offseason, according to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun. “Jon Cooper, without team announcement, quietly extended at some point over the past several months,” LeBrun posted on X Friday morning.

Andrei Vasilevskiy News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Vasilevskiy to Play in Preseason, Expected to Start Lightning Opener

Any fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning who were holding their breath as they checked for news on Andrei Vasilevskiy can exhale. According to top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the star netminder will play Saturday’s preseason game and is expected to play the regular-season opener next week.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 2

Lightning Claim Pheonix Copley Off Waivers, Raising Eyebrows About Vasilevskiy

TAMPA, Fla. — After grueling speculation of the playing condition of Andrei Andrei Vasilevskiy before the start of this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning recently picked up a goalie off waivers that will likely startle fans.

Brayden Point News / Inside The Rink / October 2

Brayden Point: Canada’s X-Factor on the Road to Milan

ew players combine speed, skill, and playoff pedigree the way Brayden Point does. At 29 years old, the Tampa Bay Lightning center has already carved out a career defined by clutch performances, offensive production, and championship experience.

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The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 1

NHL Rumors: Aleksander Barkov LTIR Status Affected by Playoff Salary Cap

The Florida Panthers are facing an uphill climb as they look to three-peat as Stanley Cup Champions. Florida is dealing with multiple injuries to several key players, including Matthew Tkachuk and now Aleksander Barkov; however, unlike last season, the Panthers are playing under new rules, just like every other team in the league.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 1