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Kucherov Ties Stamkos at 1,137 Points as Lightning Beat Vegas 6-2
Nikita Kucherov tied Steven Stamkos' all-time Lightning scoring record Tuesday as Tampa Bay beat Vegas 6-2, improving to 7-2-0 on the season.
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Kucherov's Two Goals Spark Lightning Comeback Win Over Canucks
Nikita Kucherov scored twice to erase a 2-0 deficit as Tampa Bay beat Vancouver 4-2, improving to 6-2-0 and staying perfect at home.
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Hedman's OT Goal Lifts Lightning Past Seattle Kraken 4-3
Victor Hedman scored 2:07 into overtime Thursday to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken at Benchmark International Arena.
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Brandon Hagel Hat Trick Lifts Lightning Past Islanders 5-3
Brandon Hagel scored three goals including the go-ahead tally with 1:44 left as Tampa Bay beat New York 5-3 for their fourth straight win.
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Hagel Hat Trick, Vasilevskiy's 373rd Win Power Lightning Past Islanders 5-3
Brandon Hagel scored three goals including the game-winner with 1:44 left as Tampa Bay improved to 4-1-0 with a fourth straight victory.
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Carlson's Two Goals Power Lightning Past Wild 3-2, Sweep Homestand
John Carlson scored twice, including the Lightning's first power-play goal of the season, as Tampa Bay swept a three-game homestand with a 3-2 win over Minnesota.
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Carlson's Two Goals, Hildeby's 34 Saves Lift Lightning Past Wild 3-2
John Carlson scored twice, including the power-play winner, and Dennis Hildeby stopped 34 shots as Tampa Bay extended its win streak to three games.
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Lightning Dominate Flyers 4-1, Outshoot Philadelphia 36-14
Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1, outshooting them 36-14 and controlling play for nearly three full periods.
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Holmberg, Mikheyev Line Powers Lightning Past Flyers 4-1 in Tampa
Tampa Bay Lightning beat Philadelphia 4-1 Monday at Benchmark International Arena behind Pontus Holmberg and Ilya Mikheyev, each posting a goal and an assist.
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Lightning's Crozier Steps In for Injured Lilleberg Against Flyers
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier makes his 2026-27 season debut Monday against Philadelphia after Emil Lilleberg was injured Saturday.
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Lightning Host Flyers at Benchmark Arena Monday, Kucherov Leads Active Scorers
Tampa Bay Lightning host the Philadelphia Flyers at Benchmark International Arena Monday at 7 p.m., with Nikita Kucherov leading active scorers against Philadelphia.
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Lightning Drop 2026-27 Opener 5-1 to Rangers at Madison Square Garden
Tampa Bay went 0-for-7 on the power play and allowed three first-period goals in a 5-1 season-opening loss to New York at Madison Square Garden.
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Lightning Beat Panthers 3-2 in Shootout, Close Preseason 2-1-1
Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a shootout at Amerant Bank Arena, finishing the 2026 preseason with a 2-1-1 record.
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Panthers Host Lightning in Preseason Finale Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena
The Florida Panthers close out a 2-0-1 preseason at Amerant Bank Arena Saturday against Tampa Bay, with prospect Gracyn Sawchyn making his preseason debut.
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Panthers End Preseason 2-0-2 After Shootout Loss to Lightning in Sunrise
Florida Panthers finished preseason 2-0-2 after a 3-2 shootout loss to Tampa Bay in Sunrise, with young players impressing ahead of Tuesday's opener in Raleigh.
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Panthers Rookies Outlast Lightning 5-3 in Tampa Preseason Thriller
Florida's youth-heavy roster beat Tampa Bay 5-3 Thursday, with Cole Reinhardt scoring his third goal in three preseason games to seal the win.
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Jansen Harkins Battles for Lightning Roster Spot at Tampa Training Camp
Forward Jansen Harkins, 29, is pushing for an opening night spot with Tampa Bay on a one-year deal after posting 8 points in 44 games with Anaheim.
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Young Panthers Roster Beats Lightning 5-3 in Tampa Preseason Game
Florida Panthers topped the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Thursday in Tampa, with Cole Reinhardt scoring his third goal in as many preseason games.
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Panthers Rally With Three Third-Period Goals to Beat Lightning 5-3
Florida Panthers scored three times in the third period to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 at Benchmark International Arena, improving to 2-0-1 in preseason.
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Panthers Fringe Roster Battles Lightning at Benchmark Arena Thursday
Florida Panthers young players and free-agent additions face the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday in a preseason game with roster spots on the line.
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Lightning Beat Predators 2-1 in Preseason Opener at Benchmark Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026 NHL preseason with a 2-1 win over Nashville, powered by new additions Ilya Mikheyev and John Carlson at Benchmark International Arena.
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Lightning Prospect Sam O'Reilly, 20, Eyes NHL Spot After Memorial Cup MVPs
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Sam O'Reilly, 20, practiced with NHL veterans Saturday as the team prepares for its preseason opener against Nashville.
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Lightning prospect Dylan Duke eyes NHL roster spot after 32-goal AHL season
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dylan Duke scored 32 goals and 59 points for Syracuse last season and is pushing for an NHL roster spot in 2026-27 training camp.
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Kucherov Extension Talks Linger as Lightning Open Training Camp
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois says talks continue to re-sign MVP Nikita Kucherov as the star enters the final year of his $9.5 million deal.
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Lightning Prospects Czata, Spada Reunite in Guelph for 2027 Memorial Cup Bid
Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks Ethan Czata and Grant Spada will team up on the Guelph Storm, which hosts the 2027 Memorial Cup.
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Lightning Sign AHL Veteran Kole Lind to Professional Tryout Agreement
Tampa Bay Lightning sign forward Kole Lind, a 27-year-old AHL veteran with 454 career games and 319 points, to a professional tryout agreement.
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Florida Panthers Land 15 National TV Games for 2026-27 NHL Season
The Florida Panthers will appear in at least 15 national TV broadcasts during the 2026-27 NHL season, opening at Carolina on Sept. 29.
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Florida Panthers Land 15 National TV Games, Open NHL Season Sept. 29
The Florida Panthers will appear in 15 nationally televised games in 2026-27, opening the entire NHL season against Carolina on ESPN.
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Lightning Replace Raddysh With Carlson on $17M Deal, Earn B+ Offseason Grade
Tampa Bay Lightning signed veteran defenseman John Carlson to a two-year, $17 million deal after trading Darren Raddysh's rights to Toronto.
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Panthers Place Three Wingers in NHL Network Top 20, Tied With Lightning
Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart and newly acquired Brady Tkachuk land on NHL Network's top 20 wingers list for the Florida Panthers.
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Panthers Open 2026-27 Season on Road, Face Bobrovsky in Sunrise March 6
The Florida Panthers' 84-game 2026-27 schedule features 42 home games in Sunrise, a grueling early road stretch, and Sergei Bobrovsky's return.
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Lightning Sign Ilya Mikheyev to $15.4M Deal, Adding Elite Penalty Killer
Tampa Bay Lightning signed 31-year-old forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year, $15.4 million contract when free agency opened July 1.
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Lightning Hire Bellemare as Development Specialist After 700-Game NHL Career
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare joins Tampa Bay Lightning as player development specialist after retiring from a 700-game NHL career.
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Lightning Sign Enforcer Jeff Viel to Five-Year, $12.5 Million Deal
Tampa Bay Lightning add forward Jeff Viel on a five-year, $12.5 million contract after his career year split between Boston and Anaheim.
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Lightning Hire 700-Game Veteran Bellemare as Player Development Specialist
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, who played 153 games for Tampa Bay, joins the Lightning's development staff after retiring this summer.
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Lightning Acquire 6-Foot-7 Goalie Dennis Hildeby in Nick Paul Trade
Tampa Bay Lightning traded forward Nick Paul for 24-year-old goalie Dennis Hildeby and two draft picks from Toronto on July 1.
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Lightning Sign Slovak Defenseman Kralovic to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal
Tampa Bay Lightning sign 20-year-old defenseman Tomas Kralovic, their 2026 third-round pick, to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Veteran Defenseman John Carlson Signs Two-Year Deal With Tampa Bay Lightning
John Carlson, 36, signs a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $8.5 million AAV after 17 NHL seasons.
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Lightning Sign Mikheyev, Viel and Trade Paul in Busy Free Agency
Tampa Bay Lightning signed forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Jeffrey Viel, traded Nick Paul to Toronto and are working on a Nikita Kucherov extension.
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Lightning Trade Forward Nick Paul to Toronto for Goalie Dennis Hildeby
Tampa Bay Lightning acquire 24-year-old goaltender Dennis Hildeby and two draft picks from Toronto in exchange for forward Nick Paul.
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Lightning Land John Carlson in $8.5M Deal, Add Four More in Free Agency
Tampa Bay Lightning sign defenseman John Carlson to a two-year, $8.5 million AAV deal and add four other players in free agency.
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Lightning Open 2026 Development Camp With 27 Prospects in Tampa
Tampa Bay Lightning's 2026 Development Camp features 27 prospects, including newly acquired forward Jack Pridham and volunteer coaches Mike McKenna and Pat Maroon.
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Lightning Draft USHL Rookie of the Year Soller, Swedish Center Anderberg
Tampa Bay Lightning selected forwards Morgan Anderberg and Cooper Soller in the fifth round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Panthers, Lightning Each Draft Six Players at 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo
The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning each selected six players at the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Lightning Trade Up to Land Top Target Kulebiakin at 2026 NHL Draft
Tampa Bay Lightning traded up six spots to select forward Oleg Kulebiakin 52nd overall, adding six prospects on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Panthers Add Naples Native Hathaway, Reveal Four-Game Preseason Slate
Florida Panthers trade for physical forward Garnet Hathaway from Philadelphia and announce a four-game 2026-27 preseason schedule featuring Carolina and Tampa Bay.
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Lightning Extend ECHL Affiliation With Orlando Solar Bears for Two More Seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning and Orlando Solar Bears extend their ECHL affiliation for two more seasons, continuing an eight-year partnership.
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Lightning Prospect Rautiainen Breaks 30-Year Liiga Record, Eyes NHL Roster
Benjamin Rautiainen's 77-point Liiga season broke Saku Koivu's under-21 record and positions him for Tampa Bay's fall training camp.
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Lightning's Kucherov Wins Second Hart Trophy as NHL's Most Valuable Player
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Memorial Trophy for the second time, joining an elite group of repeat NHL MVPs.
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Lightning's Vasilevskiy Highlighted for Vezina-Worthy 2025-26 Season
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is drawing Vezina Trophy attention after a standout 2025-26 NHL season.
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Lightning's Vasilevskiy Wins Second Vezina Trophy After NHL-Best 39 Wins
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy captured his second career Vezina Trophy after leading the NHL with 39 victories this season.
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Raddysh breaks Lightning franchise record with 21st goal in 3-1 win
Darren Raddysh scored his 21st goal to break Tampa Bay Lightning's single-season record for defensemen in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Boston Bruins.
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Lightning clinch ninth straight playoff berth with 3-1 win over Bruins
Tampa Bay Lightning secured their ninth consecutive playoff berth before defeating Boston Bruins 3-1 at Amalie Arena, with Darren Raddysh setting franchise record.