Despite not playing a game today, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured their spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings losing to the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers respectively. They haven’t missed the dance in seven seasons now, and have two Stanley
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With how this season started, it’s a borderline miracle that this clinch is in reach, let alone with a week and a half left in the NHL regular season. But that’s a testament to the resilience of the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the first half of the season, as soon as they appeared to find
The Tampa Bay Lightning head into December with a 10-9-5 record, and their recent four-game stretch has been quite indicative of the inconsistency that has plagued the team in 2023-24. After a resounding 8-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes (Nov. 24), the team headed west and suffered a power outage, only being able to score
Few players in the NHL take losing more seriously than the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov. The winger is constantly trying to improve his game to ensure he is doing the absolute most he can to help his team. That was true in 2015 when the Lightning fell to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley
Okay, let’s be realistic, the Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid is running away with the NHL’s Hart Memorial Trophy this season. However, it’s important to remember that there are three nominees for the award and I believe that the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov should at least be nominated. Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages.
Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. The Tampa Bay Lightning had an excellent week, starting with back-to-back victories on the road against the New Jersey Devils. After a convincing 4-1 win on Tuesday (Mar 14), they faced
It’s a weekend full of Winnipeg Jets hockey as the team gears up to take on the second half of their Florida back-to-back, hoping to earn another win as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight (March 12). The Jets have been struggling as of late, going 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. This stretch
There are always the usual suspects when it comes to Hart Trophy candidates. Sidney Crosby, Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, etc. But every so often, new players arise and make a name for themselves. This season, Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson has emerged as one of the league’s best young wingers, with 19 goals and 36
Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. The Tampa Bay Lightning finished their three-game West Coast trip with a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, thanks partly to Nikita Kucherov scoring the winner with 56.2
When Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov missed the entire 2020-21 regular season due to hip surgery, he returned just in time for the postseason and scored 32 points, the most by any player that postseason. The team won their second consecutive Stanley Cup and he let loose in his now-legendary news conference that
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Should be no issues for Vasilevskiy. Killorn may not be able to retire with the Lightning but some other should Joe Smith of The Athletic: (mailbag part 1) There doesn’t seem to be a fit for Brian Boyle and the Tampa Bay Lightning
With the 4-1 win on June 7, the Tampa Bay Lightning have tied the Eastern Conference Final at two games apiece. After going down 2-0 in the series, the Lightning have completely turned it around and head to New York City Thursday with all the momentum. Tuesday night featured a patented performance by the Lightning,
The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves deep into the playoffs once again, led by their core group of players and their ability to elevate their play once the games really matter. It hasn’t mattered how the Lightning have gotten themselves into the playoffs, only that they make the most of their opportunity once they are
Injuries affect each NHL team differently and some can overcome, but others are too much and the season is a wipe. This season teams have already suffered significant injuries and battled through or struggled mightily out of the gate. This article will take a look at each team’s most significant current injury. In doing so,
The New York Islanders started out the season with a tough road trip, including all seven October games on the road. The Islanders stumbled out of the gate winning only three of their first seven games and earning eight points but despite the early season struggles, have reminded opponents that they are a tough team
July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the greatest goal scorer in their team’s history. Also, two current stars inked new contracts, and one of the greatest goaltenders of all time came out of retirement. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet believes the Toronto Maple Leafs will add someone to the roster that will surprise everyone. He dropped a few hints as to where that player would come from, but held off the rest of the buzz for a later time. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers might take
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a bit of back and forth going on between Dougie Hamiltion of the Carolina Hurricanes and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Lightning’s salary cap during the playoffs. Sam Reinhart is getting plenty of interest and there’s a theory the Edmonton Oilers might try to