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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 8
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point return to lineup against Leafs
The injury bug may finally be starting to clear up for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they’ll see two of their top players in winger Nikita Kucherov and center Brayden Point return to the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 8
Lightning hold top honors in early 2025-26 Atlantic Division report card
The 2025-26 NHL season is entering its 10th week, and we are starting to see some separation between the contenders and pretenders. However, there are still some extremely tight races around the league.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 1
NHL power rankings: Goaltending fueling Wild’s 11-game point streak
With Hunter Crowther American Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means that from here on out, every single piece of analysis is objectively true, especially on here.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / November 27
3 Lightning Takeaways at the Quarter Point of the Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning (13-7-2) are a little over a quarter of the way through the 2025-26 NHL season, and while there’s a lot more hockey to be played, there are several aspects of the Lightning that we’ve already seen go into fruition.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 24
Brayden Point, Erik Cernak to miss game against Flyers’; Cernak out week-to-week
A couple of key injuries for a team already riddled with notable omissions. When speaking to the media, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that forward Brayden Point and defenseman Erik Cernak will not be in the lineup when the team takes on the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23
White-hot Lightning could be without key players vs. Flyers
The Tampa Bay Lightning are enjoying their best stretch of the season, but there is cause for concern as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20
Lightning activate Nick Paul from LTIR, will return vs. Oilers
The Tampa Bay Lightning will bring Nick Paul back into the lineup and off the Long Term Injured Reserve on Thursday as they take on the Edmonton Oilers
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / November 12
Every Lightning Player Who Can Reach 1,000 Career Points With the Team
On Oct. 25, Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov recorded the 1000th point of his NHL career, an assist on a Jake Guentzel goal in the second period of the Lightning’s 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5
Lightning out to get back on track vs. Golden Knights
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to complete a two-game regular-season series sweep of the Vegas Golden Knights in the final game of their three-game Western Conference road trip on Thursday night in Las Vegas.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / November 5
Lightning come up short in Colorado, 3-2 
We’ll keep this short. A couple of mistakes ended up in the back of the net, and the power play continued to struggle as the Lightning had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Avalanche in a 3-2 loss.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / November 1
Lightning Bolt Forward With Four Straight Wins
The Tampa Bay Lighting have successfully bolted forward during their last handful of games with a four-game winning streak. They landed their first home win of the season, and one of their veteran players reached a 1000-point milestone.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 31
The Maple Leafs have played poorly so far, but so have the rest of the Atlantic Division
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t given their fans much to root for in the month of October. And you would think that, by now, most people are used to it.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27
ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 4: Frozen Frenzy promises chaos
The National Hockey League is close to wrapping up its third official week of 2025-26, and — finally — every team has both won and lost a game. Last year at this time, the Winnipeg Jets remained undefeated, while the San Jose Sharks still hadn’t found a way to bank two points.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / October 25
Nikita Kucherov Scores 1000th Career Point vs. Ducks
Nikita Kucherov has reached another milestone in his career, recording his 1000th career point against the Anaheim Ducks. He now sits just 137 points behind former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos for the franchise lead in points.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 13
NHL Predictions: October 13th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. 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.
Tampa Bay Lightning 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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans
The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike.
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 / Field Level Media / April 16
Rangers wrap disappointing season while Lightning prep for playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers are experiencing differing feelings heading into the final game of a six-month regular-season marathon. While
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 9
Brayden Point, Lightning set for 'big test' vs. Maple Leafs
The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to pull even in points with the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday when the teams meet in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 25
Lightning Fans Shouldn’t Worry About Brayden Point
Brayden Point set a career-high in goals and points during the 2022-23 season, where he notched 51 goals and 95 points in 82 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 17
Canada tops Finland to secure spot in 4 Nations Face-Off championship
Although Finland made it interesting at the end, Canada ultimately came away with a win, securing three points and a spot in the 4 Nations championship game against the United States.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 8
Watch: Lightning, Red Wings combine for six goals in wild first period
The Lightning and Red Wings were involved in a scoring barrage in the first period of their Saturday matinee.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / January 15
Lightning Scratch Brayden Point for Team Policy Violation
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a bold statement on Tuesday, scratching star forward Brayden Point for their game against the Boston Bruins due to a team policy violation. According to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network, Point missed a team meeting, prompting head coach Jon Cooper to bench the two-time Stanley Cup champion.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 3, 2024
Lightning’s Brayden Point leaves game against Jets with undisclosed injury
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that center Brayden Point will not be returning to Sunday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an undisclosed injury.
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