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Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov recorded a historic milestone in the team’s 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old winger notched a pair of assists to help fuel their victory, and in the process he became the 101st player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 12

Some more thoughts on…the start of the season

Well now. This isn’t exactly what we were expecting out of the gates, now was it? The Tampa Bay Lightning are two games into the season, and for the first time under Jon Cooper’s tenure, they are still searching for their first win.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Jon Cooper, Lightning receive huge fines for Panthers preseason showdown

The final domino from the Tampa Bay Lightning’s preseason fracas with the Florida Panthers has fallen. Coach Jon Cooper and the Lightning themselves were both issued big fines for the events of Saturday’s preseason bonanza, as reported by NHL insider Frank Seravalli.

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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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Lightning coach Jon Cooper gives ‘positive’ Andrei Vasilevskiy injury update

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s chances in the 2025-26 season directly correlate with the injury status of starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Lightning are a scary group when the “Big Cat” is the last line of defense.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Bruins' David Pastrnak dealing with knee tendinitis since last year

Andrew Fantucchio: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was back skating with the main group yesterday. Steve Conroy: Pastrnak said that all last season, he was dealing with tendinitis in his knee.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Will Jon Cooper Era End if the Lightning Don’t Bounce Back Next Season?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have become a familiar face in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 10 playoff appearances. However, in the past three postseasons, they haven’t made it past the first round.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Stars part ways with assistant coach Misha Donskov

Stars assistant coach Misha Donskov has left the club to become a top coach and executive with Hockey Canada’s men’s national team program, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said Friday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / June 6

Lightning HC Says He’s Not Leaving

The Tampa Bay Lightning aren’t far removed from being one of the most dominant teams in the NHL with back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Blade of Steel / June 6

Jon Cooper Makes Bold Statement About His Future in Tampa Bay After New Coaching Hire

The Tampa Bay Lightning set off into the sunset not very gracefully this year, which had many wondering about Jon Cooper's future, until he addressed it today.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / June 5

Jon Cooper Forced to Address Rumours of Being Fired from the Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper's future in Tampa Bay has been unclear in recent times, but now, he has made his stance firm on remaining loyal to the Lightning organization.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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’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.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning 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

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Lightning’s Jon Cooper perfectly sums up Panthers with honest admission

The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated on Wednesday night by the Florida Panthers. The Panthers claimed a massive 6-3 win away from home at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / February 18

‘We have to put stress on them’: Canada’s Jon Cooper on how to beat the United States in 4 Nations final

The stage is set for what should be an exhilarating game on Thursday night, as the United States and Canada get set to battle it out in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2024