Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Preseason Begins, Point on Mikheyev & Power Play Look | Daily Strike - September 20, 2026

For the first time in 140 days, the Tampa Bay Lightning are back on home ice as they open the 2026 preseason against the Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Ar

Lightning Training Camp Day 2 Features Scrimmage | Daily Strike - September 19, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one step closer to hockey season as Training Camp continues with the team's first scrimmage and the preseason opener just around the corner. O

Lightning Training Camp Day 1 & Jon Cooper's Message | Daily Strike - September 18, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for their first official practice of the 2026-27 season, and today's Daily Strike breaks down everything you need to know from Day 1 o

Kucherov's Contract Status, Hedman's Back & 84-Game Schedule | Daily Strike - September 17, 2026

The 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season officially begins as Training Camp opens at TGH Ice Plex. In today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the biggest storyline

Lightning Media Day Signals the Start of Hockey Season | Daily Strike - September 16, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning officially return to the ice as Training Camp gets underway following Media Day at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve V

Lightning's Exit Interviews & Victor Hedman On Mental Health Leave

The Tampa Bay Lightning held their exit interviews on Tuesday after they lost their first round playoff series to the Montreal Canadiens 4-games-to-3. Hear from General M

Lightning Exit Interviews Are Today

The Tampa Bay Lightning are conducting exit interviews today after their Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. Hear from Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel,

Lightning Season Ends With 2-1 Loss To Montreal in Game 7

The Tampa Bay Lightning's season is over after a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs won despite only putting 9 shots on net. Dominic James scored the

Lightning-Canadiens Game 7 Tonight

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens play Game 7 tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The winner moves onto the 2nd round to face the Buffalo Sabres and th

Gage Goncalves Scores OT Winner In Game 6; Vasilevskiy's 8th Postseason Shutout

The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6. Gage Goncalves scored in extra time to become just the 3rd Ligh

Lightning Face Elimination Tonight in Game 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 'win of go home' game tonight in Montreal for Game 6 as they trail the best-of-7 series 3-games-to-2. The Lightning are 16-14 all time in e

Lightning Lose 3-2 To Montreal, Trail Series 3-2

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. They now trail the best-of-7 series, 3-games-to-2. Dominic James and Jake Guentzel scored the goals.

Lightning-Canadiens Game 5 Tonight; Kucherov a Lindsay Award Finalist

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens tonight for Game 5 of this best-of-7 series. Each team has won 2 games each. The Lightning are 19-15 all-time in Game

Lightning To Practice Ahead of Game 5 Wednesday Night

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back home and will practice today ahead of their Game 5 matchup with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. The puck drop for Game 5 is se

Lightning Beat Montreal 3-2, Even Series at 2-2

The Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a 2-0 lead late in the 2nd period to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 and even the best-of-7 series at 2 games a piece. Brandon Hagel scor

Lightning-Canadiens Game 4 Tonight In Montreal

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Montreal to play the Canadiens in Game 4 of their best-of-7 series. The Bolts trail the series 2-1 as all 3 games have gone to overtime. Ry

Lightning Lose Game 3 In Montreal in Overtime; Trail Series 2-1

The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 and they trail the series 2-1. Brayden Point scored his first goal this postseason while

Lightning-Canadiens Game 3 Tonight in Montreal

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Montreal for tonight's Game 3 vs. the Canadiens in their Stanley Cup Playoffs first round series. The Lightning have the best road record i

Lightning In Montreal To Practice Ahead of Friday's Game 3

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Montreal as they prepare for Friday night's Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens. They'll hold a practice today with the series tied 1-1.

Lightning Beat Canadiens 3-2 In Overtime; Kucherov Snaps Postseason Goal Drought

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to even the series at a game a piece. Brandon Hagel ties a postseason career record with this 3rd goal