https://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsihttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-re-sign-scott-sabourin-as-tampa-bay-begins-important-offseason-decisions-01ksbcpwbxrb?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01ksbcpwbxrbThe Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract as the team begins an offseason filled with roster questions after a fourth straight first-round exit.Sat, 23 May 2026 22:15:05 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/tampa-bay-forward-nominated-for-selke-trophy-yet-again-01kqzsym5mzj?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqzsym5mzjAnthony Cirelli plays a huge role in the Tampa Bay Lightning's defensive success, and he is recognized yet again as a finalist for the Selke trophy.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:35:13 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/jon-cooper-isn-t-going-anywhere-01kqwrh2snxd?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqwrh2snxdJon Cooper is the longest tenured coach in the NHL. After four straight first round exits in Tampa some are suggesting a split, but General Manager Julien BriseBois has something to say to that.Tue, 05 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/free-agency/tampa-bay-lightning-offseason-primer-free-agents-draft-capital-salary-cap-space-01kqwpqzzs9z?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqwpqzzs9zThe Tampa Bay Lightning had another disappointing end to their season. As we head into the offseason, here's a look at what Tampa is working with.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:10:49 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/which-tampa-bay-lightning-players-impressed-the-most-in-their-first-round-exit-01kqt2vbns9z?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqt2vbns9zThe Tampa Bay Lightning took the Montreal Canadiens to seven games, but they didn't get the job done. Which Bolts played the best?Mon, 04 May 2026 18:47:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/nikita-kucherov-a-game-seven-no-show-once-again-as-lightning-season-ends-01kqr2keqnv4?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqr2keqnv4The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens series was one that will be remembered. Game 7 was another hard fought battle that saw the Canadiens come out on top.Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:53 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/tampa-bay-lightning-vs-montreal-canadiens-game-7-predictions-01kqqgcenvmf?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqqgcenvmfA gritty, physical series will come to an end in Tampa Bay as the Lightning take on the Canadiens. Sun, 03 May 2026 18:39:27 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/familiar-face-at-lightning-s-morning-skate-before-game-7-01kqq6pf78w8?utm_source=RSSEthan J. Skolnick01kqq6pf78w8Could the Tampa Bay captain's return be imminent, as the Lightning try to keep their season alive against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night?Sun, 03 May 2026 15:41:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/reactions-from-the-lightning-stirring-win-to-extend-series-01kqmw351n2c?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kqmw351n2cGame 6 of the series between the Lightning and Canadiens has turned into an instant classic after a thrilling overtime win for Tampa BaySat, 02 May 2026 21:44:48 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/goncalves-vasilevskiy-save-day-and-carry-lightning-to-game-7-01kqmjpd94t7?utm_source=RSSEthan J. Skolnick01kqmjpd94t7A classic goalie duel ends in overtime, as Tampa Bay escapes against Montreal to tie the first round seriesSat, 02 May 2026 15:20:35 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/tampa-bay-lightning-try-to-save-season-without-their-captain-01kqj83xe3mw?utm_source=RSSEthan J. Skolnick01kqj83xe3mwThe latest update on Victor Hedman won't save the Lightning in Game 6, as they try to keep the Montreal Canadiens from the second round.Fri, 01 May 2026 17:28:34 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-stars-fading-under-the-bright-lights-of-the-playoffs-01kqf6hgc9m6?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kqf6hgc9m6The Tampa Bay Lightning face elimination in their series with the Montreal Canadiens, and their stars are not helping the cause.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:08:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/tampa-bay-falls-flat-in-pivotal-game-5-as-vasilevskiy-struggles-01kqe1yr77e0?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kqe1yr77e0The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Montreal Canadiens in game 5 on their home ice. Tampa looked flat and was simply beaten by the younger team.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:25:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/inside-the-numbers-lightning-and-canadiens-even-entering-game-5-01kqahccedke?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kqahccedkeThe series between the Lightning and Canadiens is tied 2-2 and the advanced stats show just how even these two teams are through four games.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:31:06 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/3-things-the-tampa-bay-lightning-must-do-to-advance-against-montreal-01kq8g3271bd?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kq8g3271bdThe Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens have each took 2 games. Here's what the Lightning must do to advance to round 2.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/how-hagel-lightning-answered-the-bell-in-game-4-to-beat-canadiens-01kq7gw1adva?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kq7gw1advaNews and analysis on the Lightning and Montreal Canadiens Game 4 matchup, as they head to Tampa Bay with a 2-2 tieMon, 27 Apr 2026 23:12:59 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/brandon-hagel-proving-he-s-tampa-bay-s-next-captain-in-the-making-01kq89h06ysw?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kq89h06yswBrandon Hagel is leading the Tampa Bay Lightning on and off the ice this postseason, showing why he could be the franchise’s next captain.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:29:30 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/bolts-bounce-back-hagel-tampa-bay-complete-the-comeback-to-tie-series-01kq65ypv5nt?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kq65ypv5ntThe Tampa Bay Lightning, behind their stars, rallied against the Montreal Canadiens on the road to even the series 2-2.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:01:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-let-another-overtime-game-slip-away-in-game-3-vs-canadiens-01kq2b75p0am?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kq2b75p0amTampa Bay had plenty of opportunities to shut the door on Montreal in Game 3 Friday night, but the Habs had other ideas.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:25:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/hagel-s-gordie-howe-hat-trick-ignites-lightning-in-game-2-01kpvdn7nqk4?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kpvdn7nqk4Brandon Hagel has been the best player on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they tie their series with Montreal at one game apiece.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:35:55 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/nikita-kucherov-snaps-playoff-goal-drought-as-tampa-evens-the-series-01kps7yv9de1?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kps7yv9de1The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens continued their physical clash in game 2 of the Eastern Conference's opening round. It what was yet another back-and-forth contest that could have went either way.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:51:54 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/jon-cooper-provides-an-unfortunate-victor-hedman-update-before-game-2-01kprcc02z1t?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kprcc02z1tThe Tampa Bay Lightning are down 1-0 in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs but will try to advance without the help of their captain.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:41 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/inside-the-numbers-lightning-lose-another-heartbreaking-game-1-01kpnfpq7exc?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kpnfpq7excThe Tampa Bay Lightning dropped another home playoff game Sunday night 4-3 to the Montreal CanadiensMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:11:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/canadiens-strike-first-slafkovsky-hat-trick-lifts-montreal-in-overtime-thriller-01kpkz8x5vsj?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kpkz8x5vsjJuraj Slafkovsky records a hat trick, including the overtime winner, as the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in a physical Game 1 defined by special teams.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:06:56 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/tampa-bay-lighting-vs-montreal-canadiens-series-predictions-and-x-factors-01kphczcag5b?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kphczcag5bThe Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Playoff predictions and X-Factors are here.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:28:22 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/jon-cooper-provides-a-victor-hedman-injury-update-and-other-injury-news-01kphcdxbybf?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kphcdxbybfJon Cooper shares the latest injury updates on Victor Hedman and Dominic James as the Lightning prepare for Game 1 of the NHL playoffs.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:59:48 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-vs-canadiens-how-to-watch-full-eastern-conference-round-one-schedule-01kpf92rpxcd?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kpf92rpxcdGet ready for the Lightning vs Canadiens playoff series with full schedule details, TV info, and key storylines shaping this Eastern Conference Round One matchup.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:57:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-look-to-avoid-changing-of-the-guard-against-canadiens-01kpg6k1fmna?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01kpg6k1fmnaThe Tampa Bay Lightning seek to end their streak of three straight first round playoff exits as they host Montreal for Game 1 Sunday. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:43:34 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-vs-canadiens-3-defining-storylines-shaping-a-heated-playoff-series-01kp98vvdq3c?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kp98vvdq3cA 2021 Stanley Cup Final rematch, Martin St. Louis facing his former team, and a battle of physicality headline the biggest storylines in the Lightning-Canadiens playoff series.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:22:25 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/playoff-prep-night-in-tampa-as-the-rangers-come-to-town-01kp97nxpksb?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kp97nxpksbThe Lightning enter game 82 with no effects on their playoff standing, yet there are still some storylines to watch as they face the New York RangersWed, 15 Apr 2026 19:12:31 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/why-nikita-kucherov-has-been-the-nhl-s-most-valuable-player-01kp66sxkf6g?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kp66sxkf6gA deep dive into the 2025–26 NHL MVP race, breaking down why Nikita Kucherov’s impact on the Tampa Bay Lightning makes him the league’s most valuable player over Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:28:56 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/game-82-for-game-1-why-the-bolts-regular-season-finale-decides-the-start-of-the-playoffs-01kp4ycaeh8c?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kp4ycaeh8cThe Tampa Bay Lightning are locked into a Round 1 clash with the Montreal Canadiens, but home ice is still up for grabs. See how Game 82 decides the Bolts' fate.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:51:16 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/nikita-kucherov-skates-it-off-as-the-lightning-stay-alive-for-home-ice-01kp4x70jy3w?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kp4x70jy3wThe Tampa Bay Lightning returned home to face the Detroit Red Wings in a must win contest, and they got the job done in overtime with a Nikita Kucherov goal.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:49:04 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/the-lightning-come-home-to-face-the-red-wings-in-critical-game-01kp3n0fpnjb?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01kp3n0fpnjbThe Tampa Bay Lightning face the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial matchup at Benchmark International Arena.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:29:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-look-to-end-losing-streak-in-boston-01knydw6hfn3?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01knydw6hfn3The Lightning visit the Bruins Sunday as both teams try to end multiple game losing streaksSat, 11 Apr 2026 15:25:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-continue-their-road-trip-to-take-on-the-canadiens-01knqq9atebe?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knqq9atebeThe Tampa Bay Lightning have dropped two big games on the road but still control their own destiny with four games to play, starting with a contest in Montreal.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:18:50 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/breaking-down-how-the-lightning-can-clinch-the-atlantic-division-01knm6p31bsp?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knm6p31bspThe Tampa Bay Lightning remain in control of their playoff destiny as the Atlantic Division race tightens. Here’s how tiebreakers and the final stretch impact their path.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/lightning-set-up-for-sprint-to-finish-in-eastern-conference-playoff-race-01knm6rfepx7?utm_source=RSSDavid Eversole01knm6rfepx7Four teams including the Tampa Bay Lightning sit atop the NHL Eastern Conference with at least 100 points. This sets up to be a classic end to the regular season.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/jon-cooper-demands-accountability-for-lightning-injury-01knm4gec3tr?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knm4gec3trThe Lightning aim to rebound against Ottawa in a critical playoff race matchup as Jon Cooper addresses Pontus Holmberg’s injury.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:53:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/buffalo-s-defense-reigns-supreme-as-the-lightning-fall-01knjmxhkth7?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knjmxhkth7The Tampa Bay Lightning traveled to Buffalo for a late season clash with the Buffalo Sabres, the last of four matchups this season.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:52:18 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/nikita-kucherov-reaches-milestone-against-sabres-01knjmf5x2hj?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knjmf5x2hjThe Tampa Bay Lightning Super Star notched a career milestone with a game-tying power play goal in Buffalo.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:19:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/the-lightning-travel-to-buffalo-for-a-huge-divisional-matchup-01knhv329j24?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knhv329j24Tampa travels to Buffalo to take on the Sabres in a game that holds a lot of weight in the Eastern Conference Playoff race.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:05:06 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/nhl/lightning/onsi/news/darren-raddysh-etches-his-name-in-tampa-bay-history-01knf1x0rtp0?utm_source=RSSAustin Dobbins01knf1x0rtp0The Tampa Bay Lightning had some history made on the same night they clinched a playoff spotSun, 05 Apr 2026 16:01:14 +0000en