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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 improved to 5-2 on the season with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down Victor Hedman's game-winning overtime goal, what it could mean for the captain's confidence moving forward, and why the victory wasn't as straightforward as the final score may suggest. The guys discuss the high-event nature of the game, standout performances from Andrei Vasilevskiy, Brandon Hagel, and Ilya Mikheyev, and why Seattle showed they're a legitimate playoff contender. They also examine the Lightning's struggles in the faceoff circle, the team's ongoing power-play questions despite generating quality chances, and how a few key moments ultimately swung the game in Tampa Bay's favor. Plus, the return of Dominic James provided an immediate boost to the lineup, Conor Geekie continues to show promise alongside James and Jeff Viel, and the guys answer listener questions on Sam O'Reilly, Gage Goncalves, the Lightning's scoring depth, faceoff concerns, and whether Nikita Kucherov should become more of a shooter on the power play. Topics Discussed Victor Hedman's overtime winner and its significance Could Hedman's goal be a confidence-building moment? Brandon Hagel scores twice in another strong performance Andrei Vasilevskiy's key saves keep the Lightning in the game Why Seattle looks like a legitimate playoff contender Dominic James' return and immediate impact Conor Geekie, Jeff Viel and the energy of the fourth line James' speed, hockey sense, and ability to elevate linemates The Lightning's struggles in the faceoff circle Anthony Cirelli's difficult faceoff assignments Power-play chances vs. power-play results Why Nikita Kucherov may need to shoot more often Breaking down the Lightning's 2-for-27 power play start Ilya Mikheyev's goal and Seattle's defensive breakdown Brandon Montour's injury impact on the Kraken Sam O'Reilly's development path in Syracuse Gage Goncalves and earning a larger role Have the Lightning struggled to develop goal scorers? Looking ahead to the matchup with Vancouver ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game previews, postgame analysis, prospect updates, roster discussion, and exclusive interviews throughout the 2026-27 season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #VictorHedman #BrandonHagel #DominicJames #ConorGeekie #NikitaKucherov #AndreiVasilevskiy #SamOReilly #GageGoncalves #NHL #BoltsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to start a new winning streak tonight as they host the Seattle Kraken, and the biggest story heading into the game is the return of Dominic James to the lineup. On today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli discuss James' return from injury, the lineup changes that come with it, and what the Lightning hope to see from one of their fastest and most energetic young forwards. The guys break down Tampa Bay's revamped forward lines, including the reunion of Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, and Anthony Cirelli, while Jake Guentzel joins Brayden Point on a new-look top unit. They also discuss the continued use of 11 forwards and 7 defensemen, Emil Lilleberg returning to the lineup, and why Gage Goncalves will be a healthy scratch tonight. Later, Everett Fitzhugh, radio voice of the Seattle Kraken, joins the show to discuss Seattle's impressive road trip, balanced offensive attack, strong goaltending from Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer, the development of Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, and Kaapo Kakko, and why the Kraken believe they're ready to return to the playoffs. Plus, the guys discuss Conor Geekie's development, the Lightning's faceoff challenges, the ongoing power-play struggles, trade deadline flexibility, and another strong season from captain Victor Hedman despite a reduced special-teams workload. Topics Discussed Dominic James returns to the Lightning lineup Why Gage Goncalves is sitting tonight New forward lines featuring Kucherov, Hagel and Cirelli Jake Guentzel joining Brayden Point The continued 11-forward, 7-defenseman approach Emil Lilleberg back in the lineup Conor Geekie's development and role on Power Play 2 Lightning faceoff concerns and solutions Power-play struggles through the first six games Trade deadline cap flexibility and future roster moves Previewing Lightning vs. Kraken Everett Fitzhugh on Seattle's hot start Why the Kraken succeed with balanced scoring Jared McCann's importance to Seattle's offense The development of Matty Beniers, Shane Wright and Kaapo Kakko Seattle's goaltending tandem of Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer The Pacific Division playoff race Fan questions on lineup decisions, power-play adjustments, and more ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game previews, postgame reaction, roster analysis, prospect updates, and exclusive interviews all season long. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #DominicJames #ConorGeekie #NikitaKucherov #JakeGuentzel #VictorHedman #GageGoncalves #SeattleKraken #EverettFitzhugh #NHL #BoltsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
<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 continue to roll. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps Tampa Bay's impressive 4-2 comeback victory over the Vancouver Canucks, extending the Lightning's winning streak to five games. After falling behind 2-0 in the second period, the Bolts responded with four unanswered goals to improve their record and remain perfect on home ice. The comeback was led by Nikita Kucherov, who scored twice in the second period to erase the deficit and spark the Lightning offense. His two-goal performance gives him 1,134 career points, tying Marian Hossa for 14th all-time among NHL right wings and moving him just four points away from becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer. The Lightning took control in the third period as Jake Guentzel scored the go-ahead goal before Tampa Bay added an insurance marker late to seal the victory. The Bolts also dominated in the faceoff circle, winning 62 percent of the draws, while converting on their lone power-play opportunity. Hear postgame reaction from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Charle-Édouard D'Astous, and Nikita Kucherov as they discuss the team's resilience and another strong performance. In Today's Episode: Full recap of the Lightning's 4-2 comeback win over the Canucks Nikita Kucherov's two-goal second period fuels the rally Kucherov moves within four points of the franchise scoring record Jake Guentzel's game-winning goal in the third period The Lightning extend their winning streak to five games Ryan McDonagh moves into fourth place all-time in NHL history in blocked shots Dennis Hildeby improves to 2-0 on the season with another strong start Anthony Cirelli moves into the franchise's top 10 in games played with No. 590 Preview of Tuesday night's road matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights Updates from the Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears Happy Birthday to former Lightning defenseman Kjell Samuelsson The Lightning now head west looking to keep the momentum going when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Subscribe to Daily Strike for your daily source of Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps, player interviews, prospect updates, and everything happening around the organization. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #NikitaKucherov #JakeGuentzel #RyanMcDonagh #AnthonyCirelli #DennisHildeby #VegasGoldenKnights #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return to action this afternoon looking for their second straight victory as they host the Vancouver Canucks at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick previews the matchup as the Bolts continue a stretch of seven consecutive games against Western Conference opponents. Tampa Bay enters the game coming off a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken, powered by another outstanding performance from Brandon Hagel. Hagel scored twice on Thursday and now has six goals on the season, all at even strength, tying him among the NHL leaders in even-strength goals. Hear from Jake Guentzel and Ryan McDonagh on what makes Hagel one of the Lightning's most impactful players and emotional leaders. We also discuss the strong season debut of Dominic James, who recorded his first assist of the year against Seattle while logging more than 15 minutes of ice time. Assistant Coach Dan Hinote shares his thoughts on the young forward's performance and development. Meanwhile, several Lightning players are approaching major milestones. Nikita Kucherov needs just two points to catch Marian Hossa on the NHL's all-time scoring list among right wings and sits only six points away from becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Anthony Cirelli is set to pass Tyler Johnson for 10th place in franchise history with his 590th career game and is one assist away from 200 in his NHL career. In Today's Episode: Preview of Lightning vs. Canucks Brandon Hagel's red-hot start to the season with six goals in six games Jake Guentzel and Ryan McDonagh on Hagel's impact and leadership Dominic James' successful season debut and first point of the year Assistant Coach Dan Hinote on James' development Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of NHL and franchise scoring milestones Anthony Cirelli set to move into the top 10 in franchise games played Victor Hedman's nine career overtime goals rank tied for fourth in franchise history Pontus Holmberg looks to extend his assist streak to a career-best three games Lightning defensive-zone and possession numbers rank among the NHL's best early this season Season 8 of the Block Party Podcast launches with special guest Jeff Vinik This Day in Lightning History: Ben Bishop sets the franchise wins record in 2015 before eventually being surpassed by Andrei Vasilevskiy Weekend previews for the Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears The Lightning owned the NHL's best record against Western Conference teams among Eastern clubs last season and will look to continue that success this afternoon against Vancouver. 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 #BrandonHagel #NikitaKucherov #AnthonyCirelli #VictorHedman #DominicJames #VancouverCanucks #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back in dramatic fashion Thursday night, defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down an exciting comeback victory that saw captain Victor Hedman play the hero and extend Tampa Bay's strong start to the season. After surrendering the game's opening goal, the Lightning responded with another offensive outburst from Brandon Hagel, who continued his red-hot start to the season with his second multi-goal game of the year. The Kraken battled back twice, including a late third-period equalizer, but Hedman ended the contest in overtime with his first goal of the season and the ninth overtime winner of his NHL career. Hear postgame reaction from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Brandon Hagel, and Ilya Mikheyev as they discuss the team's response after Tuesday's loss in New York and the resilience that led to another victory. In Today's Episode: Full recap of the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken Victor Hedman's overtime game-winner and first goal of the season Brandon Hagel's second multi-goal game of the year and team-leading sixth goal of the season Postgame reaction from Jon Cooper, Ilya Mikheyev and Hagel Dominic James records an assist in his season debut Anthony Cirelli ties Tyler Johnson for 10th-most games played in franchise history (589) Ryan McDonagh ties Alex Pietrangelo for fourth-most blocked shots in NHL history Andrei Vasilevskiy earns career win No. 374, tying John Vanbiesbrouck for 19th all-time in NHL history The Lightning improve to 9-0-2 all-time against Seattle Preview of Saturday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks This Day in Lightning History: Tyler Johnson's fourth career hat trick powers Tampa Bay past the Carolina Hurricanes on October 16, 2018 The Lightning are back on the practice ice today before welcoming the Vancouver Canucks to Tampa on Saturday afternoon. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps, player interviews, milestone moments, and everything happening around the Bolts throughout the season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #VictorHedman #BrandonHagel #AndreiVasilevskiy #AnthonyCirelli #RyanMcDonagh #SeattleKraken #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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