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On YouTubeEthan Hay News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Miami RedHawks Land OHL Veteran Ethan Hay
Early on Friday, Ethan Hay officially committed to the Miami RedHawks per his Instagram page, continuing a busy offseason of roster changes ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Blade of Steel / May 3
Andrei Vasilevskiy Apologizes to Fans in Bold Statement After Losing in Round 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning have lost in the first round of the playoffs for three straight years, and now goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has apologized to the fans.
Isaac Howard News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Lightning Trading Isaac Howard Would Be the Best Option
It’s looking abundantly clear that Isaac Howard will not be suiting up for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team’s general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed it during the exit interviews.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Victor Hedman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3
Victor Hedman played Games 4 and 5 vs. Panthers with broken foot
The Tampa Bay Lightning had their season end against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Captain Victor Hedman and the Lightning put in a solid effort in the postseason.
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
Anthony Cirelli News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli Named Finalist for Selke Trophy
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli has been named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded annually “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.” Along with Cirelli, Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov, both from the Florida Panthers, have been named finalists.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs slay their demons to advance
The Stanley Cup playoffs featured four Game 6's on Thursday and three series wins. Here are some key takeaways from the night's action.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2
Lady Byng Trophy finalists revealed
Now that award season is approaching, the NHL has announced the three finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2
Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April
The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.
NHL News / House of Hockey / May 2
Brandon Hagel Takes Aim at Aaron Ekblad With Harsh Comments on His Dirty Headshot
Aaron Ekblad looked to get payback on Brandon Hagel, and he did so with a dirty, illegal headshot, and now the Lightning veteran has responded. The 2025 Battle of Florida was one of the most physical series in recent Stanley Cup Playoffs memory, and for the most part, Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel was at the centre of it all.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / May 2
Lightning's Jon Cooper: 'It's hard to see myself anywhere else'
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper quieted rumors about his future, with the two-time Stanley Cup winner saying Friday that he can't envision himself leading another team.
Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
NHL Rumors Shootdown: Jon Cooper Not Leaving Lightning
Amid ongoing speculation linking him to the newly relocated Utah Hockey Club, longtime Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has firmly put those rumors to rest on Friday.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
Lightning GM Julien Brisebois says it’s ‘unlikely’ top prospect Isaac Howard signs with club
During a press conference on Friday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said it’s ‘unlikely’ that top prospect Isaac Howard signs with the Bolts.
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
Lightning’s Jon Cooper to return for 2025-26
Jon Cooper is sticking around Tampa Bay. Following the Tampa Bay’s exit from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this week, the Lightning held a media availability Friday.
Victor Hedman News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
Lightning’s Victor Hedman played first round with broken foot
Speaking with media on Friday, Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien Brisebois said defenseman Victor Hedman played with a broken foot during the team’s first-round series against the Florida Panthers, according to The Hockey News reporter Diandra Loux.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 2
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers series preview
Toronto Maple Leafs: 1st in Atlantic Division, 108 points, def. OTT in Round 1 (4-2) Florida Panthers: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 98 points, def. TB in Round 1 (4-1) TBD It was nothing less than dramatic as always, but the Leafs pushed past the Ottawa Senators in Round 1 after a two-game blip in which Ottawa narrowed a 3-0 series deficit to 3-2.
Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
What’s next for Lightning coach Jon Cooper?
With the Tampa Bay Lightning bowing out of the first round of the playoffs in five games to the Florida Panthers, this now makes it three straight years that the Lightning have been bounced in the first round.
Jon Cooper News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1
Jon Cooper Linked to Utah Amid Talk of Tampa Bay Exit
Longtime Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is reportedly generating buzz as a potential candidate to take over the new NHL franchise in Utah. With
Brandon Hagel News / Rinksiders / May 1
Brandon Hagel’s historic season for the Tampa Bay Lightning has flown under the radar
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers have suited up against each other in this first round with the Panthers coming out victorious. With the two teams being powerhouse, many names will come in the headlines.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida
The Battle of Florida now feels like a one-sided rivalry.
Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / May 1
Eetu Luostarinen's historic night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning
Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.
Brandon Hagel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel to miss Game 5
Lightning top-six winger Brandon Hagel has been ruled out for Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup against the Panthers as he remains in suspected concussion protocol, head coach Jon Cooper said (per the team).
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel
The Florida Panthers’ Game 4 victory has been overshadowed by a controversial hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Watch: Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take 3-1 series lead
In a flash, the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 Game 4 lead over the Florida Panthers turned into a 3-2 deficit.
Andrei Vasilevskiy News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Lightning React to NHL’s Andrei Vasilevskiy Announcement
The Tampa Bay Lightning finished second in the Atlantic Division this NHL season, and much of their success can be credited to their goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy. The 30-year-old Russian appeared in 63 regular-season games, putting together a 38-20-5 record and posting a career-best 2.18 goals against average (GAA) in his 11th NHL season.
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