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The Tampa Bay Lightning took home the home opener win against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.
The Tampa Bay Lightning took home the home opener win against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.
A first period goal was the ice breaker the New York Rangers needed en route to blowing out the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up the 2026 exhibition schedule on Saturday with a 3-2 preseason shootout victory over the Florida Panthers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers in their third preseason match as Bolts skaters fight for roster spots.
the Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.
Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn host the Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, to talk Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey, the NHL and life in general with great guests from all aspects of hockey. New episodes drop every Wednesday during hockey season.
On this special live edition of Block Party, hosts Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn welcome one of the most influential figures in Tampa Bay sports history, Jeff Vinik, Owner and Chairman of the Tampa Bay Lightning, for an unforgettable conversation in front of a live audience. Jeff opens up about his recovery from a serious snowmobiling accident in Norway, reflects on the journey from purchasing the Lightning in 2010 to building a perennial Stanley Cup contender, and shares behind-the-scenes stories about bringing Steve Yzerman, Todd Leiweke, and championship culture to Tampa. The conversation also dives into Water Street Tampa, the Lightning Community Heroes program, the organization's future under partners Doug Ostrover and Mark Lipschultz, memorable Stanley Cup celebrations, favorite hockey stories, music, philanthropy, and why Tampa Bay has become one of the NHL's premier destinations. Plus, Jeff shares candid thoughts on leadership, ownership, community impact, and what excites him most about the next era of Lightning hockey. Whether you're a lifelong Bolts fan or interested in leadership, business, and building a winning culture, this is an episode you won't want to miss. ⚡ Topics Include: Jeff Vinik's snowmobiling accident and recovery The evolution of the Tampa Bay Lightning Hiring Steve Yzerman and Todd Leiweke Water Street Tampa and downtown development Lightning Community Heroes and philanthropy Stanley Cup memories and celebrations The future of the Lightning organization Young players to watch this season Leadership lessons and ownership philosophy Green Day, hockey, and favorite personal stories #TampaBayLightning #JeffVinik #BlockPartyPodcast #NHL #HockeyPodcast #BoltsNation #TampaBay #LightningCommunityHeroes #WaterStreetTampa #StanleyCup #RyanCallahan #GregWolf #TampaSports #SportsBusiness #Leadership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to discuss the team’s outlook moving forward after a 4th straight exit in the first round, some of the young players making an impact, the Bolts identity, The Syracuse Crunch’s season and his Olympics experience in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Pat Maroon are joined by hockey influencer Ryan Winn to discuss his hockey background, cheering on his sister as she won a Gold Medal in the Olympics, how viral moments shape sports content, his new Kick Ice show collaboration with the Lightning, his love of jorts and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
<p><strong>Lightning Power Lunch</strong> is your daily destination for everything Tampa Bay Lightning. Join Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli every weekday as they break down the latest news, analyze the biggest storylines, discuss key performances, and provide insider insight on the Bolts. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just looking to stay connected with the team, Lightning Power Lunch keeps you informed and up to date all season long.</p>
The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their four-game winning streak come to an end with a tough loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. On today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Eric Erlendsson break down what went wrong, why the Rangers continue to present matchup problems for the Lightning, and whether the result was more about Tampa Bay's execution or New York's strong play. The guys discuss Jon Cooper's candid postgame assessment, the Rangers' relentless forecheck, faceoff dominance led by J.T. Miller, and why Tampa Bay struggled to establish any rhythm on the power play. They also examine whether the Lightning's power-play issues are a cause for concern, what role John Carlson plays in the unit's evolution, and whether lineup changes could be coming soon. Plus, a look at the expected return of Dominic James, the coaching staff's upcoming roster decisions, Conor Geekie's development, Brayden Point's search for his scoring touch, and why Zemgus Girgensons may have been Tampa Bay's best player in New York. The show wraps up with a preview of Thursday night's matchup against the Seattle Kraken and why a strong response is critical. Topics Discussed Lightning's four-game winning streak comes to an end Jon Cooper's reaction to the loss at Madison Square Garden Why the Rangers were better than the Lightning in all three zones J.T. Miller's dominance in the faceoff circle The impact of special teams on the game Breaking down the Lightning's power-play struggles John Carlson's role on the top power-play unit Should Tampa Bay make power-play adjustments? Dominic James' expected return to the NHL roster 11 forwards, 7 defensemen vs. 12 forwards, 6 defensemen Emil Lilleberg's status and potential lineup changes Evaluating Conor Geekie's development through six games Brayden Point and the search for more offensive production Zemgus Girgensons' strong start to the season Gage Goncalves and internal competition for ice time Why the Rangers have exceeded expectations early this season Previewing Lightning vs. Kraken Fan questions and roster discussion ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game previews, postgame analysis, roster updates, prospect insight, and exclusive interviews throughout the 2026-27 season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #ConorGeekie #BraydenPoint #DominicJames #ZemgusGirgensons #JohnCarlson #AndreiVasilevskiy #SeattleKraken #NHL #BoltsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to extend their winning streak to five games tonight as they face the New York Rangers for the second time this season. On today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli preview the matchup, discuss the latest lineup news, and examine how much the Lightning have evolved since their season-opening loss at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down the Rangers' goaltending situation with Igor Shesterkin sidelined, why Dylan Garand has impressed in limited NHL action, and what challenges New York still presents despite key injuries. They also discuss lineup updates involving Emil Lilleberg, Dominic James, and Jeff Viel, plus why the Lightning continue to find success with the 11-forward, 7-defenseman alignment. Plus, a deep dive into Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of the Lightning franchise scoring record, Jon Cooper's thoughts on Kucherov's hockey IQ, and an entertaining discussion comparing Kucherov's vision and playmaking ability to some of the greatest players in NHL history. Topics Discussed Lightning vs. Rangers preview and keys to the rematch Ryan McDonagh on Tampa Bay's improved play since Opening Night Rangers goaltending situation and Dylan Garand's NHL success Emil Lilleberg's recovery and expected return timeline Dominic James' status and when he could rejoin the lineup Jeff Viel returns to the lineup Why the Lightning continue using 11 forwards and 7 defensemen Rangers rookie prospect Cole Beaudoin and New York's young talent Nikita Kucherov closing in on the franchise points record Jon Cooper's comments on Kucherov's hockey IQ Wayne Gretzky's appreciation for Kucherov's game The value of the Mikheyev-Holmberg-Girgensons line Conor Geekie's continued growth and development Gage Goncalves' role in the top six John Carlson's impact on the power play J.J. Moser's strong start to the season Andrei Vasilevskiy climbing the NHL's all-time wins list Fan questions and game-night discussion ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game previews, postgame reaction, roster analysis, prospect updates, and exclusive interviews throughout the 2026-27 season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #NikitaKucherov #ConorGeekie #AndreiVasilevskiy #JohnCarlson #RyanMcDonagh #JJMoser #NewYorkRangers #NHL #BoltsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to four games with a thrilling 5-3 road win over the New York Islanders, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down everything that led to the victory. From Brandon Hagel's hat trick to another timely power-play goal and several game-saving stops from Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Bolts continue to build momentum early in the season. The guys discuss how the Lightning built another early two-goal lead, why the Islanders pushed back so effectively, and how Tampa Bay weathered its most sustained pressure of the four-game winning streak. They also examine Hagel's dominant performance, Jake Guentzel's two-goal night, and the growing signs that the Lightning power play may be finding its rhythm after goals in back-to-back games. Plus, thoughts on Max Crozier's role in the 11-forward, 7-defenseman alignment, the continued impact of the Zemgus Girgensons-Pontus Holmberg-Ilya Mikheyev line, the future of Dominic James, and why rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer looks destined to become a superstar for the Islanders. Topics & Timestamps Lightning win their fourth straight game and opening thoughts on the Islanders victory Brandon Hagel's hat trick and Jake Guentzel's two-goal performance Why Tampa Bay's stars carried the offense on Saturday Breaking down the Islanders' pushback and the blown 3-1 lead The importance of Guentzel's power-play goal and special teams progress Andrei Vasilevskiy's key third-period saves keep the game tied Brandon Hagel's game-winning goal and why shooting the puck matters Dominic James remains in Syracuse and what's next for his development Scott Sabourin's physical debut and his unique fighting style Matthew Schaefer's emergence and why the Islanders may have a future superstar Should the Lightning stick with 11 forwards and 7 defensemen? Max Crozier's usage, defensive depth and ice-time distribution Is the Lightning roster complete or does it still need another top-six winger? Why the Girgensons-Holmberg-Mikheyev line continues to be so effective Lightning identity, team habits and sustaining success over 84 games Looking ahead to the Rangers and the upcoming road trip ⚡ The Lightning are 4-1 and riding a four-game winning streak. Dave and Greg discuss why Tampa Bay is finding ways to win in different fashions, how the team's depth continues to pay dividends, and why there's still room for this group to get even better. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #BrandonHagel #JakeGuentzel #AndreiVasilevskiy #MaxCrozier #DominicJames #MatthewSchaefer #NHL #BoltsNation #LightningRadio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
<p>Join Tampa Bay Lightning insiders Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce as they take you behind the scenes with exclusive access, a look ahead, and fun segments that bring the Bolts to life. New episodes are released every Monday and are presented by Penelope Bourbon.</p>
Five games into the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning sit atop the Atlantic Division with a 4-1-0 record and winners of four straight. This week on Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the players who have impressed them most through the opening stretch, including Pontus Holmberg and Ilya Mikheyev, while looking at what's fueling the Lightning's hot start. The conversation then shifts to Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of the franchise scoring record, expectations for the rematch with the Rangers, and potential tweaks to a power play that is beginning to show signs of life. Plus, another edition of Blue Line Mailbag, insights into life aboard the team plane, Andrei Vasilevskiy's new cat-themed mask, and a breakdown of Scott Sabourin's memorable fight. Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome in & Lightning sitting atop the Atlantic Division 0:49 Most impressive Lightning player through five games 1:08 Why Ben picks Pontus Holmberg 3:29 Gabby's choice: Ilya Mikheyev's impact 5:53 Mikheyev's role on the penalty kill 7:58 Dominic James injury update and return timeline 9:20 Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of the franchise scoring record 14:39 Rangers rematch: What will be different this time? 19:46 Blue Line Mailbag begins 20:13 Power play discussion and potential lineup changes 30:08 Team plane food, snacks, and travel routines 34:41 Andrei Vasilevskiy's new goalie mask 37:39 Signs of life from the Lightning power play 39:20 Scott Sabourin's heavyweight fight 41:01 Hoping Kucherov's milestone happens at home 42:08 Closing thoughts and wrap-up The Lightning are rolling, Kucherov is closing in on history, and the fan mailbag delivers another great set of questions. Tune in for a fun and insightful look inside the team on this week's episode of Into The Blue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-1 through two games, and on this week's Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce break down the dramatic difference between Game 1 in New York and the impressive home-opening victory over Washington. The duo discusses the team's renewed intensity, physical play, and commitment to winning battles, plus what Emil Lilleberg's injury means for the blue line as Max Crozier steps into the lineup. They also dive into the Lightning's much-improved power play, provide updates on Dominic James, answer fan questions, and take a look at several major milestones that could be approaching for Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Victor Hedman, and others. Plus, listener questions, behind-the-scenes stories from Blue Carpet arrivals, and another entertaining edition of Plus/Minus. Topics: Intro & Lightning's bounce-back win over Washington What changed from Game 1 to Game 2? Intensity, physicality & winning battles Emil Lilleberg's fight, injury update & timeline for return Max Crozier enters the lineup and what he brings to the blue line Dominic James injury update and potential return date Breaking down the Lightning power play and why John Cooper liked what he saw Blue Line Mailbag: Upcoming Lightning milestones and records to watch Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of the franchise scoring record Do Viel and Charle-Edouard D'Astous know each other from Rimouski? Plus/Minus: First win of the season, Blue Carpet memories, sleep schedules & parenting challenges Closing thoughts and wrap-up Listen now as Gabby and Ben take you behind the scenes of the Tampa Bay Lightning season on another episode of Into The Blue, presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 4 of Into the Blue is officially underway! Hosts Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce return to kick off another Tampa Bay Lightning season, catch up after the summer, and dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the team ahead of Opening Night. They discuss the roster decisions coming out of training camp, the crowded blue line battle, Nikita Kucherov's contract situation, and what stood out most from a highly competitive camp. Plus, the fan-favorite Plus/Minus segment returns with plenty of offseason stories, including weddings, engagements, new homes, a missing dog adventure, and more. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome back to Season 4 of Into the Blue 2:15 – Meet the hosts: Gabby & Ben catch up after the offseason 4:20 – What's new this season? Listener feedback & behind-the-scenes plans 7:05 – Benjamin Rautiainen loaned back to Finland and roster implications 8:40 – Breaking down the Lightning's Opening Night roster 11:40 – Victor Hedman's return and expectations for the season 14:15 – The battle on the blue line: Why eight NHL defensemen creates tough decisions 21:45 – The latest on Nikita Kucherov's contract situation 25:00 – Plus/Minus returns 26:00 – Eric Cernak's Lake Como wedding & Conor Geekie's engagement 30:00 – Ben's summer plus: Buying a new home in Tampa 33:00 – Gabby's summer plus: Celebrating her grandmother's 90th birthday 35:00 – Ben's summer minus: The dreaded dentist appointment 36:30 – Gabby's unbelievable missing dog story 42:30 – Final thoughts and looking ahead to the new season 🎧 Subscribe, follow, and send in your questions for future episodes as Into the Blue brings you even more behind-the-scenes access throughout the 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
<p>The Lightning Daily Strike Podcast starts every day with the latest info on the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 5 minutes or less you’ll hear from the Lightning coaches and players, Dave Mishkin’s game highlights, interesting stats & figures on the Bolts, news & notes, Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears updates plus this date in Lightning History.</p>
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on home ice tonight as they welcome the Seattle Kraken to Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick previews the matchup as the Bolts look to bounce back from their loss to the New York Rangers and begin another winning streak. The Lightning have enjoyed plenty of success against Seattle since the Kraken entered the NHL, posting an 8-0-2 all-time record and never losing to them in regulation. Tonight also begins a stretch of seven consecutive games against Western Conference opponents and ten of the next eleven overall. Several Lightning players enter the game on milestone watch. Nikita Kucherov sits just six points away from passing Steven Stamkos as the franchise's all-time leading scorer, while Anthony Cirelli is set to tie Tyler Johnson for 10th place on the franchise games played list. Ryan McDonagh is also closing in on fourth place in NHL history in blocked shots, and Ilya Mikheyev needs just one goal to reach 100 for his NHL career. The Lightning also welcomed back forward Dominic James, who has been recalled from the Syracuse Crunch after recovering from a broken hand that sidelined him throughout Training Camp and the opening weeks of the season. In Today's Episode: Preview of tonight's matchup: Lightning vs. Seattle Kraken Tampa Bay's unbeaten regulation record against Seattle (8-0-2) Nikita Kucherov closes in on Steven Stamkos' franchise scoring record Anthony Cirelli ties Tyler Johnson on the franchise games-played list Ryan McDonagh approaches another NHL defensive milestone Ilya Mikheyev one goal away from 100 NHL goals Dominic James recalled from the Syracuse Crunch after recovering from a broken hand Mads Sogaard returns to Syracuse after serving as backup Tuesday night Season 8 of the Block Party Podcast launches with Lightning owner Jeff Vinik discussing his snowmobile accident, building a championship organization, and his relationship with Nikita Kucherov Noche Latina Night celebration at Benchmark International Arena as part of Hispanic Heritage Month This Day in Lightning History: The launch of the Tampa Bay Strong hurricane relief campaign in 2024, led by captain Victor Hedman and raising $4 million for relief efforts Orlando Solar Bears announce 19 games will air free over-the-air on Magic TV 27 this season Puck drop is set for 7:10 PM ET as the Lightning look to improve their record against the Kraken and continue climbing the Eastern Conference standings. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, player interviews, prospect updates, and everything happening around the Bolts. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #NikitaKucherov #AnthonyCirelli #RyanMcDonagh #DominicJames #IlyaMikheyev #SeattleKraken #JeffVinik #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's four-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday night with a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the loss, the similarities to Opening Night, and what the Bolts can learn as they return home for the next phase of the schedule. The Rangers jumped out to an early lead behind two goals in the opening 13 minutes from Alex Lafrenière, forcing Tampa Bay to play from behind once again. Zemgus Girgensons scored his first goal of the season late in the first period to cut the deficit in half, but the Lightning couldn't find the equalizer as New York pulled away for the victory. Hear postgame reaction from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Zemgus Girgensons, and John Carlson as they discuss another difficult night at MSG and the challenges of chasing the game against one of the NHL's top teams. The episode also covers the latest roster news as the Lightning recalled goaltender Mads Søgaard from the Syracuse Crunch after backup netminder Dennis Hildeby was sidelined with a physical issue. In Today's Episode: Full recap of the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers Alex Lafrenière's early goals put Tampa Bay on its heels Zemgus Girgensons scores his first goal of the season Postgame reaction from Jon Cooper, John Carlson, and Girgensons Mads Søgaard recalled from Syracuse as goalie depth adjusts Preview of Thursday night's matchup against the Seattle Kraken Season 8 of the Block Party Podcast launches with special guest Jeff Vinik, discussing his recovery from a snowmobile accident, building a championship organization, and his relationship with Nikita Kucherov This Day in Lightning History: The Bolts overcome three separate three-goal deficits to beat the Detroit Red Wings in overtime on October 14, 2021, while Andrei Vasilevskiy earned his 13th straight win over Detroit to begin his career Happy Birthday to former Lightning players Jean-Claude Bergeron and Matt Smaby The Lightning now return home looking to bounce back against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night and begin a new winning streak. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps, player interviews, prospect updates, and everything happening around the Bolts. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #JonCooper #JohnCarlson #ZemgusGirgensons #AlexLafreniere #JeffVinik #SeattleKraken #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return to Madison Square Garden tonight looking to extend their four-game winning streak and erase the memory of a 5-1 season-opening loss to the New York Rangers. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick previews the second meeting of the season between two of the NHL's hottest teams and examines how the Bolts have transformed their game over the past 12 days. Hear from Ryan McDonagh on how Tampa Bay's game has evolved since Opening Night, while Zemgus Girgensons discusses whether facing the same opponent twice in such a short span changes the approach. The Lightning also spent Monday's practice focusing heavily on special teams after scoring power-play goals in back-to-back games following an 0-for-15 start to the season. The Rangers will be without star goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who is sidelined for the season with a lower-body injury after shutting down the Lightning in the opener. Meanwhile, Nikita Kucherov continues his pursuit of franchise history. Kucherov enters tonight riding a five-game point streak with eight points on the season and needs just six more points to surpass Steven Stamkos as the all-time leading scorer in Lightning history. In Today's Episode: Preview of tonight's matchup: Lightning vs. Rangers at Madison Square Garden Ryan McDonagh on Tampa Bay's growth since Opening Night Zemgus Girgensons on facing New York for the second time in two weeks The Lightning's improving power play and special teams adjustments Igor Shesterkin out for the season as the Rangers turn to a new crease tandem Nikita Kucherov closes in on Steven Stamkos' franchise scoring record Brandon Hagel ranks third in the NHL with 26 shots on goal John Carlson sits among the league leaders in shots by defensemen Ilya Mikheyev is one goal away from the 100th of his NHL career Check out the latest episode of Into The Blue Podcast featuring discussion on Kucherov's chase for history, special teams improvements, and Tampa Bay's early-season surprises This Day in Lightning History: Steven Stamkos records the eighth hat trick of his career in a 7-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on October 13, 2014 Crunch roster updates involving Dyllan Gill, Harrison Meneghin, and Zach Uens Puck drop is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET as the Lightning look to push their winning streak to five games and continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, player interviews, prospect updates, and everything happening around the organization. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #NikitaKucherov #StevenStamkos #RyanMcDonagh #BrandonHagel #JohnCarlson #IlyaMikheyev #NewYorkRangers #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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