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What channel is Lightning vs. Avalanche on today?

What time is the Stanley Cup Final tonight?

The Lightning look to even the series with a Game 4 win in Tampa Bay. Can they get back level with the Avalanche?

Brayden Point injury update: Will Lightning star play in Stanley Cup Final Game 4 vs. Avalanche?

Point will miss the pivotal Game 4 matchup.

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Will Lightning star play in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final vs. Avalanche?

Kucherov was sent into the boards on what was deemed a "dangerous" hit from Tampa Bay players in Game 3.

Nazem Kadri's OT heroics bring the Avalanche within one win of a Stanley Cup victory

Colorado takes a 3-1 series lead back to Denver after Kadri's overtime winner.

Lightning vs. Avalanche final score, results: Tampa Bay runs away with Game 3 to cut Stanley Cup Final deficit in half

The Lightning cut the Avalanche's lead in the Stanley Cup Final to 2-1 with a win on Monday.

Jon Cooper speaks on Devon Toews' cross-check to Nikita Kucherov: 'Guys know what they’re doing'

Kucherov left Game 3 in the third period and did not return.

When and where is Lightning vs. Avalanche Game 4?

The Lightning grabbed their first win of the series in Game 3. Can they get another in Game 4, or will the Avs go up 3-1?

Nick Paul leaves Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, returns and scores

The Lightning center left in the first period and did not return.

Avalanche vs. Lightning lineups: Updated injury report, projected starters for Stanley Cup Final Game 3

There are a number of critical players dealing with injuries ahead of the third game in the Stanley Cup Finals. Here's what you need to know.

What time is the Stanley Cup Final tonight?

Will Colorado go up 3-0, or will Tampa Bay grab its first win of the Stanley Cup Final?

What channel is Lightning vs. Avalanche on today?

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight in Tampa.

When and where is Lightning vs. Avalanche Game 3?

The Avs are in complete control of the Stanley Cup Final as the series shifts to Tampa.

Andre Burakovsky injury details: Latest updates on whether Avalanche forward will return to Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Burakovsky left in the second period after taking a puck to the hand.

Avalanche crush Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

The series shifts to Tampa Bay with the Avalanche holding a commanding 2-0 series lead.

How many Stanley Cups have the Lightning won?

Can the Lightning add a fourth Cup to the franchise's history books?

What time is the Stanley Cup Final tonight?

The Avalanche needed overtime to earn their Game 1 victory over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning. Can they protect home ice and go up 2-0 with a Game 2 win?

What channel is Avalanche vs. Lightning on today?

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight in Denver.

NHL says Stanley Cup trips to Russia, Belarus are 'not happening this summer'

The NHL is cutting off Russia from its Stanley Cup celebrations after the country's invasion of Ukraine in February.

Avalanche vs. Lightning final score, results: Burakovsky lifts Colorado to OT win in Game 1

Colorado jumps out to a 1-0 series lead thanks to Burakovsky's heroics.

Breaking down Burakovsky's OT winner for Avs in Game 1 vs. Lightning

Colorado took a 1-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final thanks to Burakovsky's goal.

When and where is Avalanche vs. Lightning Game 2?

The Avalanche took a 1-0 series lead thanks to a Game 1 OT winner from Andre Burakovsky.

What channel is Avalanche vs. Lightning on today?

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight in Denver.

What time is the Stanley Cup Final tonight?

Colorado and Tampa Bay kick off finals action with Game 1 on Wednesday.

Will Point be available for Lightning in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final?

The Lightning forward has not played since Game 7 of the first round of the 2022 playoffs.

Who is the favorite to win the 2022 Stanley Cup Final?

The Avalanche and Lightning kick off their final series on Wednesday, June 15.

Avalanche vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Final preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

Two of the NHL's best clubs over the last couple of seasons meet in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

Cale Makar vs. Victor Hedman: The best defenseman in NHL

Two of the game's most talented blue liners square off in the Stanley Cup Final.

Maroon's amazing playoff win streak in context

Maroon's squads have refused to lose in the last three postseasons.

Ranking the 10 best players in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final

The stars are out in full form for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

When and where is Avalanche vs. Lightning Game 1?

The Stanley Cup Final between Colorado and Tampa Bay is approaching.

Lightning win Game 6, advance to third consecutive Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay advances to play Colorado in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

Will Brayden Point be available for Game 6 of Eastern Conference Final?

Point was injured in Game 7 of the Lightning's first-round series win against the Maple Leafs.

Will Lightning's McDonagh be available for Game 6 of East finals?

The Tampa Bay blue-liner left his team's Game 5 win but then returned late in the third period.

What channel is Lightning vs. Rangers Game 6 on today?

Tampa Bay is one win away from punching its ticket to a third-straight Stanley Cup Final.

Rangers-Lightning Game 7 would conflict with Justin Bieber concert at Madison Square Garden

A Justin Bieber concert can be moved, but that's an awful lot of logistics.

What channel is Lightning vs. Rangers Game 4 on today?

Tampa Bay is looking to grab another home win and turn the conference finals series into a best-of-three.

What channel is Lightning vs. Rangers Game 3 on today?

The Eastern Conference finals head south to Tampa for Game 3 on Sunday.

How the Lightning have responded in playoff games following a loss

Playing against the Lightning after a loss has meant bad news during the past three postseasons.

Who is the best goalie in the ECF: Shesterkin or Vasilevskiy?

The Eastern Conference finals feature two of the best goaltenders in the league.

Lightning vs. Rangers ECF: Predictions, schedule, TV channels, live streams

Two of the best goalies in the league go head-to-head with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line.

Lightning radio commentators deliver epic call to punctuate Ross Colton's game-winning goal in Game 2 vs. Panthers

Ross Colton's game-winner in the final seconds of regulation was amazing, but Dave Mishkin and Phil Esposito's call of it may have been just as good.

Brayden Point status for Game 2 vs. Panthers

Brayden Point left late in the first period of the Lightning-Leafs Game 7. Will he be available for Game 2 against the Florida Panthers?

What channel is Panthers vs. Lightning Game 1 on today?

The Panthers and the Lightning are starting their Eastern Conference second round series on Tuesday night. Here's how NHL fans can watch and live stream the action.

Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Game 7: Tampa Bay wins 2-1 to knock off Toronto

The Lightning advance to play the Panthers in the second round.

What channel is Maple Leafs vs Lightning on today? Game 7 TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NHL playoff game

The Maple Leafs have one last chance to exorcise their playoff demons and win a playoff series.

Brayden Point scores the OT winner in Game 6 to keep Lightning alive

The Lightning survive to see another day, forcing a Game 7 against the Maple Leafs.

Kyle Clifford suspended one game for dangerous hit on Ross Colton in Game 1

Kyle Clifford was given a five-minute boarding major and a game misconduct for his hit on Ross Colton.

What channel is Leafs vs. Lightning on today?

The Leafs will look to start the 2022 NHL playoffs on the right foot with a Game 1 win over the Lightning on Monday. Here's how to watch all the action.

Maple Leafs vs. Lightning first-round preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

The Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 2 spot in the Atlantic Division while the Lightning placed third.

Why was Jon Cooper ejected? Lightning coach becomes first since 2018 to be kicked out of game

Jon Cooper was given an early exit by referee Wes McCauley in the second period of Thursday night's game against the Penguins.

Kucherov out 8-10 weeks with lower-body injury

Kucherov will miss a minimum of two months following surgery on Tuesday.

What channel is Kraken vs. Golden Knights on today?

ESPN begins its new tenure as the home for hockey with a double header featuring the Lightning vs. Penguins and Kraken vs. Golden Knights.

Lightning boat parade features blitzed Nikita Kucherov, beer, jet skis, Stanley Cup made of beer and, oh, beer

Nikita Kucherov really let loose. That's a lot of beer.

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov rips Canadiens' fans, Vezina voting in epic shirtless rant: 'No. 1 bulls—'

Kucherov not only ripped Canadiens fans in his postgame presser, but also the NHL for not awarding Vasilevskiy the Vezina Trophy.

Alex Killorn injury update: Lightning forward reveals broken leg kept him out of Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay's five-tool player had been out since getting injured in the second period of Game 1 of the Final.

Lightning win the Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as Tampa Bay won its second straight Stanley Cup.

Lightning's Pat Maroon is just fourth NHL player to win three straight Stanley Cups with two different teams

Maroon joined a wildly exclusive club on Wednesday after the Lightning won their second-straight Stanley Cup.

Lightning, Canadiens headed toward Tropical Storm Elsa in Tampa

Elsa is scheduled to make landfall in Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning. Game 5 is scheduled for that night.

Canadiens win Game 4

Sporting News had all the action as Montreal sent the series back to Tampa Bay.

How to watch Lightning vs. Canadiens

The grand finale of the 2021 NHL season begins Monday, June 28.

Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi a healthy scratch for Stanley Cup Game 4

The 20-year-old will be watching Game 4 from the press box.

Tampa mayor: Lightning should let Canadiens 'win one' to clinch Stanley Cup at home

The Lightning are one win away from sweeping the Canadiens out of the Stanley Cup Final.

Lightning one win away

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 3.

Where is Dominique Ducharme? Canadiens coach back for Stanley Cup Final Game 3

The Canadiens' bench boss missed the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Tampa Bay goes up 2-0

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Lightning's Blake Coleman scores spectacular diving goal in Game 2 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay forward gave his team a lead after 40 minutes with one of the best effort plays you'll ever see.

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 2 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning on Wednesday.

Canadiens' Gallagher bloodies head vs. Lightning

The Lightning bullied Montreal for pretty much the entirety of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, including a scuffle that bloodied Gallagher's head.

Lightning take Game 1

Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs and the NHL's most-storied franchise began their showdown for Lord Stanley's Cup.

Conn Smythe power rankings 2021

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 1 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

The Lightning and Canadiens are getting ready to square off in Game 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the contest.

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Semifinals

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs third round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Lightning win Game 7

It came down to one game. Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs earned a chance at winning back-to-back Cups.

Party on: Islanders fans litter ice with beer cans in potential farewell

If Wednesday's Game 6 was the last time the Islanders are to play in Nassau Coliseum, then it went out in beer-drenched style.

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Lightning star's Game 7 status in question after cross-check

The Tampa Bay stalwart left the ice early in the first period.

Islanders force Game 7 in (possibly) last game at Coliseum

The 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series is heading back to Tampa.

Mathew Barzal's Game 5 major, game misconduct makes status for Game 6 now questionable

The Islanders may be without their best player for a must-win Game 6.

Pulock saves Isles' Game 4 win — and likely their season, too

The defenseman played goaltender with just under three seconds remaining in the game to preserve New York's Game 4 win.

Islanders' Semyon Varlamov returns in Game 2 after collision with Lightning's Brayden Point

Varlamov was making his seventh straight start for New York.

Islanders-Lightning Game 1 takeaways

The Islanders took Game 1 in the best-of-seven series.

Breaking down Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Hamilton: Hurricanes 'lost to a team that's $18 million over the cap'

Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton isn't taking the team's loss to the Lightning too hard, especially since Tampa Bay was so far over the salary cap.

Lightning, Hurricanes combine for eight-goal period: 'Damn circus out there'

Tampa Bay now has a 3-1 series lead over Carolina.

Kucherov scores twice for Lightning in controversial season debut

Nikita Kucherov's season debut in Game 1 of the Central Division first-round series stirred discussion about Tampa Bay's management of the salary cap during the regular season.

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: Central Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Panthers vs. Lightning. Hurricanes vs. Predators. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Lightning fans drink from cup

Perhaps not the greatest idea during a pandemic.

Lightning players, former NHL players upset at suggestion they didn't win 'real' Stanley Cup

Tampa Bay Lightning players and other former NHL players have responded to columnist and radio host Damian Cox's suggestion that this year's Stanley Cup title wasn't "real." And they aren't very happy about it.

Lightning fans forgot how to socially distance during their Stanley Cup celebration

Can you blame them?

Jamie Benn gave the saddest interview after the Stars lost in the Stanley Cup Final

Benn was clearly at a loss for words.

Lightning win 2020 Stanley Cup; Tampa sports community reacts on Twitter

Tampa Bay brings the Stanley Cup back to Florida for the first time in 16 years.

Stars emotional after losing Stanley Cup Final: 'It sucks'; 'There's no feelings right now'

Dallas was two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup but will instead leave the bubble empty-handed.

Hedman quick to share Smythe honor with fellow Cup winners

The Tampa Bay defenseman anchored the blue line and contributed 10 goals in the postseason.

Lightning 2020 Stanley Cup champions: How they handed off the Stanley Cup

Tampa Bay wins its first Stanley Cup championship since 2004.

Lightning vs. Stars Game 6 results: Tampa Bay wins 2020 Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning become champions for the second time in franchise history.

Steven Stamkos: Is the Lightning captain playing in Game 6?

The Tampa Bay forward played just under three minutes in Game 3.

Corey Perry's 2OT winner keeps Dallas' Stanley Cup dreams alive

Sporting News had all the action as the Stars avoided elimination and kept bubble hockey going just a little bit longer.

Lightning win away from Cup title following controversial Game 4 win

Tampa Bay is one win away from winning the Stanley Cup.

Lightning's Steven Stamkos returns, scores goal

It had been 212 days since Tampa Bay's captain played in a game.

SCF Game 1: Khudobin's top four saves

The Stars goaltender made 35 saves on 36 Lightning shots.

Conn Smythe power rankings 2020

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

Stanley Cup Final: Predictions, schedule, odds for Lightning vs. Stars

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars before the puck drops on the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

How to watch NHL Stanley Cup Final 2020: Times, TV channels, previous winners

The grand finale of the 2019-20 NHL season begins Saturday, Sept. 19.

Lightning advance to Stanley Cup Final; Anthony Cirelli scores overtime winner

Tampa Bay heads to the Stanely Cup Final for the second time in the last five years.

Islanders' Jordan Eberle scores another big goal; 2OT tally forces Game 6 vs. Lightning

Eberle, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Oilers, keeps the Islanders alive in Edmonton.

Bolts take 3-1 series lead

The Islanders were pushed to the brink of elimination in less than 30 seconds.

Lightning's Brayden Point out for Game 3 of East finals vs. Islanders

Tampa Bay's No. 1 center, one of the NHL's leading scorers in the 2020 postseason, appeared to suffer an injury in Game 2.

Lightning's Alex Killorn suspended by NHL for boarding Islanders' Brock Nelson

The NHL's Department of Player Safety said the Tampa Bay forward's check was "a forceful hit from behind on a defenseless player who was no longer in possession of the puck."

Lightning's Brayden Point leaves ECF Game 2 vs. Islanders with injury

Tampa Bay's forward group took another hit with Point's exit.

Lightning's Alex Killorn ejected from ECF Game 2 for boarding Islanders' Brock Nelson

The Tampa Bay forward was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the first-period hit.

Lightning's Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov score five points each in Game 1 blowout

Tampa Bay takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven game Eastern Conference final.

ECF: Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before the puck drops in the 2020 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals.

Lightning's Blake Coleman takes air, scores unreal goal in Game 2 vs. Bruins

The Tampa Bay forward scored a beauty to get his squad on the scoresheet in the first period Tuesday night.

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

Blue Jackets' Alexander Wennberg scores Goal of the Year candidate

The Blue Jackets tied their series with the Lightning on Thursday.

Lightning defeat Blue Jackets in 5-OT thriller

The fourth longest game set a bunch of records and crazy game-highs.

Best quotes from 5-OT epic

The quote machine was churning Tuesday after more than 150 minutes of hockey was played.

Twitter loves 5-OT thriller

It lasted longer than two NHL regulation games — heck, more than two regular-season overtime games — and Twitter loved it.

WATCH: Tuukka Rask makes save with head

Rask showed quick reflexes and a touch of creativity in front of his own net.

Lightning, Blue Jays halt training in Florida after multiple positive COVID-19 tests

The coronavirus outbreak in Florida apparently is impacting the sports world, too.

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

NHL 2019-20 regular season: Bruins win Presidents' Trophy, Pastrnak and Ovechkin share Rocket Richard

The Boston Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in franchise history.

Lightning's Alex Killorn explains why team voted 'no' on 24-team playoff format

Tampa Bay held the second-best record in the Eastern Conference when the season was paused on March 12.

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Best storylines if NHL restarts, goes straight to playoffs

How would the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs look if the regular season officially ended on March 12? Sporting News gives you the matchups and the key storylines.

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Jack Edwards criticized again for bizarre commentary

The Boston play-by-play announcer delivered some strange quotes during a chaotic sequence in Saturday night's Bruins-Lightning game.

Stamkos out 6-8 weeks after surgery

Stamkos will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury that has plagued him throughout the season.

Jake Muzzin out

Jake Muzzin did not return after suffering a hand injury in the Leafs' 4-3 road victory over the Lightning.

Blake Coleman, Nolan Foote trade grades

New Jersey's roster dismantling began in earnest on Sunday.

Kassian suspended seven games

It's the latest in a long line of discipline issues for Edmonton's Kassian.

Ducks goaltender John Gibson to wear Kobe Bryant-inspired mask

The mask features Bryant's Nos. 24 and 8, as well as the names of the victims of Sunday's tragedy.

Senators' White scores header, but game-tying goal disallowed

White's goal prompted fan reactions on Twitter — both in favor and against the rule disallowing head-butting goals.

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for January 4

Four games are on the slate for Jan. 4 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel dangles Kevin Shattenkirk, scores outstanding short-handed goal

Eichel's impressive tally keeps him in third in the NHL goal-scoring race — and it was his first career short-handed goal.

Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel and live stream in Canada for December 28

Three matches are on the slate for Dec. 28 on Hockey Night in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including time and TV channel information.

The NHL teams that could face salary-cap hell in 2020-21

Many teams could feel a crunch when trying to put together their rosters next season.

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Tampa Bay Lightning forward leaves game following blocked shot

Kucherov, 26, left the game in the second period against the Washington Capitals after taking a puck to the foot.

Steven Stamkos injury update: Tampa Bay Lightning star set to return Friday against Washington

The 29-year-old captain remained on the bench for the second and third periods of Tampa Bay's victory over Chicago but did not play.

Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out indefinitely after knee surgery

The 32-year-old forward went down with injury after taking a low hit from Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov on Nov. 8.

Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion

The 19-year-old blueliner was elbowed in the face by Erik Cernak.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin

The 19-year-old Sabres defenseman suffered a concussion on the play.

What's next for Babcock? Former Leafs coach could have several options

The 56-year-old finds himself unemployed for the first time in 17 years.

Kucherov leaves game after Schenn hit

Kucherov, 26, was hit hard by St. Louis forward Brayden Schenn late in the second period of Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues.

Blues welcome back Maroon, present him with Stanley Cup ring

The St. Louis native signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning over the summer.

Jacob Trouba injury update: New York Rangers defenseman leaves game vs. Lightning

The 25-year-old blueliner has seven points in 16 games this season.

Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series

The 2019 Global Series headed to Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday for the first game of a two-game set.

How to watch the NHL's Global Series 2019: Time, TV channel, live stream

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres will play a two-game set in Stockholm beginning Friday, Nov. 8.

Lightning's Kevin Shattenkirk proving he's still got it

The 30-year-old blueliner was bought out by the New York Rangers during the 2019 offseason.

Tampa Bay Lightning lose Victor Hedman, Pat Maroon to injury in game vs. Rangers

Victor Hedman left the game with an undisclosed injury, while Pat Maroon left the ice after a fight with New York's Micheal Haley.

SN Q&A: Ryan Callahan on starting a new chapter in front of the camera at NHL Network

Callahan will make his regular-season debut on NHL Network on NHL Tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Ottawa Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau on fighting Brayden Point: 'I couldn't turn that down'

The fight was the fourth of Point's career and the third of Pageau's.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Ondrej Palat scores one of the weirdest goals you'll see

It was that kind of night for the Bolts and their opponent, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Straight to the Point! Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point scores twice in return to lineup

It didn't take long for Brayden Point to net his first goal of the season in his return debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

End Point: Lightning sign forward to three-year deal

The 23-year-old racked up 41 goals and 92 points in 79 games for the Lightning last season.

Longtime Ranger Dan Girardi retires after 13 NHL seasons

The 35-year-old blueliner collected 56 goals and 264 points in 927 career games split between the Rangers and Lightning.

Lightning sign Pat Maroon

Maroon scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Stars.

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Pavelski meeting Stars, Lightning

Pavelski may not be able to go back to San Jose after the Sharks gave Erik Karlsson an eight-year deal.

Callahan diagnosed with degenerative back disease

The 13-year veteran is coming off a 17-point season in 2018-19.

Lightning players didn't like Kenan Thompson's playoff joke at NHL Awards show

A camera was on several Lightning players during the joke — and they seemed a bit annoyed.

Top RFAs in NHL's Atlantic Division

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.

Lightning favored to win Cup in '20

Despite a stunning first-round sweep by the Blue Jackets last month, Tampa Bay is favored to bounce back and go all the way next season.

NHL rumors 2019: Busy offseasons

With their seasons coming to an end earlier than expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets will begin to work on their rosters for the 2019-20 season.

NHL playoffs 2019: Presidents' Trophy 'curse'

Despite winning the Presidents' Trophy easily, Tampa Bay was bounced in the first round in a historic sweep by the upstart Blue Jackets. Here's how the Lightning's choke compares to other No. 1 overall seeds who fell well short of winning the Stanley Cup.

Hockey world reacts to Lightning's shocking first-round exit

The hockey world took swiftly to social media to register their take on one of the biggest collapses in Stanley Cup playoff history.

Tortorella hit with fans' beer, doesn't care

Notoriously grumpy John Tortorella seemed fine with being hit by the beverages of exuberant Columbus fans.

Victor Hedman out for Game 4

The Lightning are down 3-0 in their first-round series with the Blue Jackets.

Lightning on verge of elimination

The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves 3-0 down in their first-round series with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Kucherov agitated by suspension: 'It sucks'

The Bolts will be without the regular season leader in points and assists for Game 3 against the Blue Jackets.

Lightning face 'five-alarm fire' down 0-2

The Lightning are headed for Game 3 down 0-2 to the Blue Jackets, but there are reasons for Tampa Bay to be optimistic.

Kucherov suspended for one game

The NHL suspends Lightning star Nikita Kucherov for one game for boarding the Blue Jackets' Markus Nutivaara late in Friday's game.

Werenski records Gordie Howe Hat Trick vs. Lightning

Getting a goal, assist and fight in the same game is rare in regular circumstances, but doing so in the playoffs against the President's Trophy winners is downright unthinkable.

Duchene records four points in Columbus' Game 2 victory

Matt Duchene was all over the score sheet Friday as the Columbus center led his team to a dominant 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay.

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Eastern Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

Blue Jackets stun Lightning in Game 1

Columbus came back from a 3-0 deficit in the first period to win Game 1.

NHL playoffs 2019: Killorn scores

The goal was Killorn's 21st postseason goal in his 65th career game.

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Q&A with the ever-entertaining J.R.

Never shy, Jeremy Roenick provides musings on everything from the NHL trade deadline to how he would love to be a part of the Hurricanes' postgame celebrations.

Kucherov's five-point night pushes Lightning past Blue Jackets

After a standout five-point evening, Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov is one tally shy of the century mark.

Panthers' Roberto Luongo moves into second place for career appearances by a goaltender

Luongo is now only behind Martin Brodeur after making his 1,030th appearance.

Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux to become Pens' leader in games played

Sidney Crosby further etched his name in Pittsburgh lore on Saturday, as he surpassed Mario Lemieux for the most games played as a Penguin.

Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs reach 60 points in slump-busting win over Lightning

Mitch Marner notched his 60th point as the Toronto Maple Leafs also reached the 60-point plateau in an unlikely win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

John Tavares, Maple Leafs looking to raise level against red-hot Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs are mired in a January slump, but some adversity could help the team be stronger ahead of a marquee match-up against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL announces head coaches for 2019 All-Star Game

Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper, Winnipeg's Paul Maurice, Washington's Todd Reirden and Calgary's Bill Peters will be the head coaches for the 2019 All-Star Game.

Oilers' Connor McDavid fifth-youngest player in NHL history to record 200 assists

Connor McDavid is the fifth player in NHL history to have 100 goals, 200 assists and 300 points before his 22nd birthday.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead of the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shake things up.

Jets' Mark Scheifele tallies three points in thrilling overtime win over Lightning

Mark Scheifele assisted two game-tying goals and scored the game-winner in Winnipeg's overtime win on Sunday.

Brayden Point goes natural with hat trick for Lightning in victory

With the sixth-quickest natural hat trick in NHL history, Brayden Point added an exclamation to the Lightning's 4-3 victory Thursday.

Oilers' Milan Lucic fined, agrees hit on Lightning rookie was 'retaliatory'

The rugged Edmonton forward jumped Mathieu Jospeh and was fined $10,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Martel, Rattray highlight Canada rosters for 2019 World Ball Hockey Championships

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Danick Martel and Markham Thunder forward Jamie Lee Rattray hilight the rosters for that will compete for Canada at the 2019

Panthers lose Roberto Luongo 2-4 weeks to knee injury in season-opening loss

The 39-year-old goalie left Saturday's game with the Lightning after a teammate fell on his leg and then was placed on IR Sunday.

Stanley Cup odds, predictions, favorites for the 2018-19 NHL season

While the defending champion Washington Capitals remain mostly intact and ready to contend again in 2018-19, their odds of repeating a Stanley Cup run are slim.

Atlantic Division 2018-19 predictions: Lightning still lap John Tavares-led Maple Leafs, field

Everyone is talking about the Maple Leafs and newcomer John Tavares, but the incumbent champion Lightning, insurgent Panthers and a young Bruins team crowd the top of the Atlantic.

Yzerman prioritizes family after stepping down as Lightning GM, accepts new role

Steve Yzerman has stepped down as Tampa Bay's GM as he looks to spend more time with his family.

NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars (16-20)

The NHL is enjoying a renaissance with so much young, star talent entering the league. Sporting News counts down the 25 best players under 25 that hockey has to offer for the 2018-19 season.