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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.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 20
Connor McDavid sets Olympic record as Canada reaches gold-medal game
Even without their normal captain, Sidney Crosby, Canada showed a resilience in their semifinal win over Finland that makes an eventual gold medal seem inevitable.
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.
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20
Lightning Aiming To Add Right-Shot Defenseman
One of the Lightning’s priorities before the trade deadline is supplement their blue line, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period said on Thursday’s edition of “Daily Faceoff Live.” “The right side of that ‘D’ corps has been something that they’ve been looking to add.
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
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.
Victor Hedman News / Breakaway on SI / February 19
Lightning's Victor Hedman Absence Doomed Sweden Against Team USA
Tampa Bay Lightning star Victor Hedman was going to play for Sweden in its quarterfinal matchup with the United States on Feb. 18. He was geared up and ready to help his country move on in its chase for Olympic gold.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / February 18
Sweden’s Victor Hedman injured in warmups prior to quarterfinal game
Sweden has a tough matchup against the United States in Wednesday’s quarterfinal game of the men’s hockey tournament at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and they’ll have to embrace the challenge without their stalwart defenseman and alternate captain.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / February 18
Lightning Lose Defenseman for Regular Season Following Core Muscle Surgery
The Tampa Bay Lightning will navigate the playoff push without defenseman Max Crozier following his surgery for a core muscle injury. The 25-year-old underwent
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / February 18
Lightning’s Max Crozier to miss 10 weeks with core muscle injury
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier will miss approximately 10 weeks of action after undergoing surgery to address a core muscle injury, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.
Maxwell Crozier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18
Lightning’s Maxwell Crozier Out For Regular Season
Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury during the Olympic break, the team announced Wednesday. He’ll be out for approximately 10 weeks, putting his projected return date in late April – after the end of the regular season.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17
Canada prepares for Olympic quarterfinals with clean bill of health
The Canadian men's hockey team held its final practice before the start of the elimination round at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games on Tuesday morning.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / February 16
Tampa Bay Lightning at the Olympics: Post-Preliminary Round Check-In
The preliminary round of the men’s ice hockey tournament in the 2026 Winter Olympics is in the books. The Tampa Bay Lightning have their reps overseas, either already bound for the quarterfinals or vying for a spot in the qualification playoff.
Wyatt McLeod News / Inside The Rink / February 7
ECHL: Wyatt McLeod Heads Overseas
Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Wyatt McLeod is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HK Poprad after spending parts of his first two seasons in the ECHL with the Lions.
Nikita Kucherov News / Breakaway on SI / February 7
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Discusses Stadium Series Goalie Fight
Hockey fans don’t ask for perfection from outdoor games. They ask for moments, and they got plenty at the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium.
Curtis Douglas News / Field Level Media / February 6
Lightning F Curtis Douglas fined for being aggressor vs. Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Curtis Douglas was fined $2,018.23 Friday for serving as the aggressor in his team's latest melee with the archrival Florida Panthers.
Jack Finley News / Daily Faceoff / February 6
Lightning place Jack Finley on waivers
The Tampa Bay Lightning placed center Jack Finley on waivers Friday. Finley, 23, is now available for the rest of NHL’s teams to claim within the next 24 hours.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 5
Hot Lightning enter Olympic break by blasting Panthers
Erik Cernak scored his first goal, Nikita Kucherov stretched his point streak to 10 games, and the Tampa Bay Lightning headed off to the Winter Olympics break by earning their 10th straight home win, 6-1, over the Florida Panthers.
Brayden Point News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 5
Lightning star Brayden Point’s Olympic status for Team Canada coming down to wire
Brayden Point hasn’t played a game for the Tampa Bay Lightning since suffering a knee injury against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 12. Although the star forward has been ruled out until the Olympic break, he is still a possibility to play for Team Canada in Italy — but the clock is ticking.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 4
Lightning coach Jon Cooper shares ‘devastating’ call on injured Anthony Cirelli
The Tampa Bay Lightning took a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Boston Bruins in the Stadium Series on Sunday. In the game, Anthony Cirelli was injured.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / February 4
Lightning Managing Health as Olympic Break Approaches
The Tampa Bay Lightning made the most of their historic outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium and now turn the page to the remainder of the season. The approaching Olympic Games remain at the forefront of everyone’s minds as well.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / February 4
NHL roundup: Jake Guentzel caps dramatic comeback for Lightning in OT
Jake Guentzel scored a breakaway goal with 15 seconds left in overtime as the host Tampa Bay Lightning won their ninth straight home game, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night despite trailing with less than 30 seconds left in regulation.
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