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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 5
Lightning Take More Hits on Injury Front as Trade Deadline Nears
The Tampa Bay Lightning can’t seem to shake the injury bug. They’re set to lose a key addition from this season for the remainder of the season as they try to navigate their plans for the deadline.
Dominic James News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
Lightning’s Dominic James out 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery
The Tampa Bay Lightning could be without Dominic James for the remainder of the season. The forward had surgery for a lower-body injury and will be out eight to 10 weeks, according to Lightning media manager Benjamin Pierce.
Dominic James News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5
Dominic James Out Eight-To-Ten Weeks After Surgery
Tampa Bay Lightning rookie forward Dominic James will be sidelined for an eight-to-ten week period after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury, Lightning team reporter Benjamin Pierce announced today.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 4
How should the Sabres approach the trade deadline?
The Buffalo Sabres earned another win Tuesday night, this time in a 3-2 effort over the Vegas Golden Knights thanks to goals from Tage Thompson, Owen Power and Jason Zucker.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 4
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the top College and European Free Agents
Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: 28-year-old Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has been showing that he might be a No. 1 goalie. He’s posted an 18-9-6 record with a 2.42 GAA and .907 SV%.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3
Could a reunion with Lightning be in the cards for Blake Coleman?
There may have been no more successful midseason acquisition of a bottom-six forward than when the Tampa Bay Lightning added Blake Coleman ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3
Lightning Place Dominic James On IR, Recall Conor Geekie
The Lightning have recalled center prospect Conor Geekie from AHL Syracuse, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports. Fellow pivot Dominic James was placed on injured reserve to open a roster spot.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3
NHL Predictions – March 3 – Tampa Bay Lightning at the Minnesota Wild
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / March 2
Lightning’s James, Goncalves out at least next two games
An injury-plagued season continues for the Tampa Bay Lightning. According to head coach Jon Cooper, forwards Dominic James and Gage Goncalves will miss at least the team’s next two games after suffering injuries during Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / February 28
Sabres deliver big statement with impressive win over Lightning
Buffalo Sabres fans might finally have a hockey team they can be proud of again.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 28
NHL Predictions: February 28th: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Buffalo Sabres
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / February 27
Lightning Goalie Cementing Himself as Vezina Favorite
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a roll since the new year kicked in. But while Nikita Kucherov's multi-point displays remain a big part of Tampa Bay's dominance, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been a silent sentinel between the pipes.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27
Lightning Rolling — Do They Even Need a Deadline Move?
As the NHL trade deadline nears, the Lightning sit tied with the Carolina Hurricanes atop the Eastern Conference. Despite injuries throughout the season to key players such as Victor Hedman and Brayden Point, the Lightning have shown no signs of slowing down.
Nikita Kucherov News / Breakaway on SI / February 26
Nikita Kucherov's Latest Milestone Cements Lightning Legacy
Nikita Kucherov keeps adding chapters to his Tampa Bay Lightning legacy. The forward notched his 700th career assist against Toronto on February 25, setting up Gage Goncalves for a second-period goal that helped fuel a 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs.
Jake Guentzel News / Breakaway on SI / February 26
Lightning's Jake Guentzel Reflects on Team USA Ending Olympic Drought
Jake Guentzel was a happy man when reporters caught up with him yesterday. The Lightning forward was in a much more relaxed mood as he reflected on perhaps the biggest game of his life.
Nikita Kucherov News / Field Level Media / February 25
Nikita Kucherov posts 700th career assist as Lightning top Maple Leafs
Nikita Kucherov scored and recorded his 700th career assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning resumed the regular season with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.
Jake Guentzel News / EasySportz / February 25
USA Hockey Star Jake Guentzel Silences Mob
TAMPA, Fla. — Jake Guentzel didn’t duck the questions Wednesday morning. He faced them head-on. After the morning skate at Amalie Arena, the Tampa Bay
Jon Cooper News / Field Level Media / February 25
Lightning's Jon Cooper out 2 games after father's death
The Tampa Bay Lightning return from the Olympic break without head coach Jon Cooper, who will miss two games following the death of his father. The team announced that Cooper, 58, will miss Wednesday night's home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Thursday's road contest versus the Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24
2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Right-Handed Defenseman
Yesterday we took a look at the pending UFA left-handed defensemen, and today, we take a look at the right-handed defensemen that could hit the open market on July 1st.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Lightning Storylines to Follow as the NHL Season Gets Going Again
With the end of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Tampa Bay Lightning are now ready to get back to work. The NHL season resumes on Wednesday, with the Lightning among the 16 teams that play immediately.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Canucks' trade buzz explodes as Olympic freeze set to lift
The Vancouver Canucks are expected to be busy once the NHL’s Olympic trade freeze lifts Sunday night, even if nothing is imminent. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, Vancouver does not currently have a deal lined up to be announced when the freeze ends at 8:59 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 20
Lightning rumors: Where Tampa Bay is looking to upgrade ahead of trade deadline
The Tampa Bay Lightning have only lost once in regulation since the beginning of 2026. Tied at the top of the Eastern Conference with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Bolts are all in for a return to the Stanley Cup Final.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 19
The stars have aligned for USA men's hockey team to end gold-medal drought
The USA men's Olympic hockey team has not won a gold medal since the 1980 Miracle On Ice team, and they entered the 2026 games expecting to break that drought. It's all right in front of them.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 18
Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in Olympic quarterfinal: 'We didn't want this to be Sid's last game'
Team Canada center Sidney Crosby still made an impact even after exiting with a gruesome right leg injury at the Milan Cortina Olympics quarterfinal against Czechia on Wednesday.
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