Category: Lightning
Islanders Gameday News/Game 57 Thread: Biggest game of the year?
Tampa Bay LightningHere we go. | Photo by Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Images So far it probably is, or at least the most consequential. This afternoon, the New York Islanders interrupt what would’ve been a four-game road trip with a matinee home date with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who were just h...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals face Lightning as they start two-game road trip
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are in Florida, but not for spring break. They’re taking on Eastern Conference rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers. The Capitals sit six points out of the last playoff spot in the East and trail the Lightning, who own the first wild card spot, by seven. Spenc...
Read moreLightning Recall Cole Koepke
LightningThe Lightning are rewarding one of their better minor-league producers this season, as the team announced Thursday that Cole Koepke is heading up from AHL Syracuse. No corresponding moves are necessary, as the team has an open roster spot and ample space in their LTIR salary pool. A sixth-round pick...
Read moreMaple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Knies, Rielly & Cavallin
LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a challenging position as they strive to contend for the Stanley Cup. Currently sitting third in the Atlantic Division with a 30-16-8 record…
Read moreCapitals Recall Pierrick Dubé
WashingtonThe Capitals recalled forward Pierrick Dubé from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Wednesday, per a team announcement. Dubé, 23, could make his NHL debut against the Lightning on Thursday after Nic Dowd sustained an upper-body injury in last night’s 6-2 win over the Devils. Born in Lyon, France, Dubé signe...
Read moreLightning Activate Tanner Jeannot From LTIR
Luke GlenLightning head coach Jon Cooper has confirmed that winger Tanner Jeannot will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Bruins via Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida. The NHL’s media portal reflects that Jeannot has been activated from long-term injured reserve. The 26-year-old has not played sinc...
Read moreLightning double up Columbus, 4-2
Tampa Bay LightningIn Columbus, the Tampa Bay Lightning held a 3-0 lead over the Blue Jackets in the third period on Saturday night, before Columbus rallied with a pair of goals to close the gap to one. Brandon Hagel hit an empty … Continue reading → The post Lightning double up Columbus, 4-2 first appeared on Pro Hoc...
Read moreBlue Jackets News & Rumors: Boqvist, Defensive Progress & More
Blue JacketsAfter what seemed like an eternity, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back on home ice. Their stay at Nationwide Arena lasts just one game before embarking on the road again.…
Read moreIslanders vs. Flames Gameday: Keepin’ it going’ [Game #52]
LightningPhoto by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders host the Flames on a Saturday afternoon. It’s a now-rare afternoon faceoff for the Islanders as they host the Calgary Flames at 1 p.m. EST today. They’re aiming for a third straight win coming out of the All-Star break...
Read moreTampa Bay Lightning’s Most Important Players for Playoff Push
Tampa Bay LightningWelcome back to the Lightning Round! Here, we pit writer against writer to debate the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Harrison Smajovits and Nick Haydon drop the proverbial gloves…
Read moreMikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak Will Play Tonight
Erik CernakTampa Bay Lightning beat writer Chris Krenn is reporting that Lightning defensemen Mikhail Sergachev and Erik Cernak will dress tonight when the team takes on the New York Rangers. Both players have been out for extended periods of time as the Lightning have dealt with injuries to key contributors t...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Scouting CGY-BOS, Nick Bonino, Montreal Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres
Anaheim DucksThe Montreal Canadiens don't want to trade David Savard but will listen. The Buffalo Sabres will talk to Erik Johnson before deciding which route to go.
Read moreHedman’s Veteran Leadership Improving Young Lightning Blue Line
LightningReturning from the All-Star Break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to continue their strong play, which has resulted in them winning eight of their last nine games. Not only…
Read moreLightning Set for Major Test With Tough Upcoming Schedule
LightningThe NHL All-Star Game is in the rearview mirror and the Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice. Picking up where they left off before the 10-day break is the…
Read moreLightning Having Long-Term Success Without Strong Farm System
Tampa Bay LightningThe Hockey Writers’ Logan Horn recently released updated rankings for the NHL’s best farm systems. Coming as no surprise, the Tampa Bay Lightning were ranked 30th of 32 NHL teams.…
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