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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.
Drew Garabo at his first ever Tampa Bay Lightning Media Day
Hockey is officially back at Benchmark International Arena, as the Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026 NHL preseason with a 2-1 win against the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
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 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.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas to discuss his journey to covering the NHL, the playoffs, his thoughts on this Lightning team, the chances Bolts players win postseason awards 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 bounced back in a big way with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down what was arguably the Lightning's most complete effort of the young season. They discuss the physical, playoff-like intensity of the game, how Tampa Bay responded after the Opening Night loss to the Rangers, and why Jon Cooper was pleased with the team's compete level. The guys dive into Conor Geekie's impressive bounce-back performance, Charle-Edouard D'Astous' first-period goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy's outstanding night in net, and the impact of rolling seven defensemen against one of the biggest and toughest teams in the NHL. Plus, analysis of the Lightning's evolving line combinations, including Ilya Mikheyev's strong fit alongside Zemgus Girgensons and Emil Holmberg. They also preview tonight's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, discuss the Lightning's faceoff improvements, examine the slow start by Tampa Bay's power play, and answer listener questions on lineup decisions, Nikita Kucherov's future contract, and more. Topics Lightning respond with a 3-1 win over Washington Why the first period was Tampa Bay's best of the season Vasilevskiy's stellar performance against the Capitals Jon Cooper on the Lightning's improved compete level Seven defensemen, Charle-Edouard D'Astous' goal & Emil Lilleberg's injury Mikheyev, Girgensons and Holmberg form an effective matchup line Conor Geekie's breakout performance and elite shot Why the Caps game felt like playoff hockey Faceoff improvements and what they mean going forward Power play concerns: 0-for-10 to start the season Flyers preview: What's gone wrong in Philadelphia? Nikita Kucherov contract discussion and rising NHL salaries Porter Martone spotlight and final thoughts before Flyers-Lightning ⚡ 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 #ConorGeekie #AndreiVasilevskiy #NikitaKucherov #DylanDeStoux #JohnCooper #PhiladelphiaFlyers #NHL #HockeyPodcast #BoltsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down what happened at Madison Square Garden and where the Lightning go from here. From Igor Shesterkin's goalie goal to Tampa Bay's struggles on the power play and in the faceoff circle, the guys dive into the biggest storylines from Opening Night. Dave and Greg discuss whether the final score accurately reflected the game, why the Lightning generated enough chances to stay close early, and how Shesterkin's performance helped New York build momentum. They also examine Tampa Bay's defensive-zone turnovers, special teams struggles, and the lack of production from the bottom six. Plus, thoughts on Brayden Point's strong start, Ilya Mikheyev's fit with Nikita Kucherov and Point, Conor Geekie's play, lineup decisions heading into Saturday's game against Washington, and a look at the new-look Capitals featuring Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, Tom Wilson, Logan Thompson and Alex Ovechkin. Topics & Timestamps 0:00 Reaction to the Lightning's 5-1 Opening Night loss to the Rangers 2:35 Did the final score accurately reflect the game? 7:20 Rangers score first and take control early 11:50 Why the Lightning pushed back in the first period 17:35 Shesterkin's impact and New York's defensive play 22:50 The second period unraveling and costly turnovers 29:40 Power play struggles: 0-for-7 and missed opportunities 36:15 Faceoff numbers: concern or one-game overreaction? 41:10 Brayden Point, Kucherov and the Lightning's top six 45:15 Conor Geekie, Gage Goncalves and the quiet night for the bottom six 49:20 Defensive pairings, John Carlson and lineup adjustments 53:10 Previewing the Washington Capitals 56:00 Tuch, Kyrou, Ovechkin and what makes Washington dangerous 58:30 Final thoughts heading into Saturday's home opener ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game analysis, player interviews, prospect updates, game previews, and postgame reaction throughout the 2026-27 season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #ConorGeekie #BraydenPoint #NikitaKucherov #JohnCarlson #AndreiVasilevskiy #AlexOvechkin #WashingtonCapitals #NHL #BoltsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The wait is over. Opening Night has arrived for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they begin the 2026-27 season at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers. On today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down the season opener, discuss the Lightning's lineup decisions, and examine what fans should watch for as the quest for another playoff run begins. The guys discuss the final opening-night lineup, including Charle-Édouard D'Astous' role alongside Victor Hedman, Conor Geekie's opportunity on the third line, and why Ilya Mikheyev gets the first shot riding shotgun with Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov. Plus, thoughts on Hedman's reduced power play role, his offseason weight loss transformation, and how the Lightning plan to utilize their newfound depth on defense. Later, Alex Faust, radio voice of the New York Rangers, joins the show to discuss the Rangers' offseason overhaul, why Oliver Bjorkstrand, Pavel Dorofeyev, and several new additions could make New York a playoff contender, and what the Lightning can expect from a Rangers team eager to improve on last season's disappointing finish. ⚡ 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 #OpeningNight #ConorGeekie #VictorHedman #NikitaKucherov #BraydenPoint #AlexFaust #NewYorkRangers #NHL #MadisonSquareGarden #BoltsNation Chapters 00:00 Opening Night excitement and Mish's unexpected broadcasting location at MSG 03:45 Expectations for the Lightning season and players to watch 06:40 Breaking down Tampa Bay's opening-night lineup 10:45 Charle-Édouard D'Astous with Victor Hedman and the defensive rotation 15:20 Managing the Lightning's blue-line depth over an 84-game season 19:40 Jon Cooper on Victor Hedman's reduced power-play role 23:10 Why Ilya Mikheyev starts with Point and Kucherov 24:55 Hedman's offseason weight loss and conditioning changes 28:15 Alex Faust joins the show 29:10 What to expect from the new-look Rangers 31:15 Challenges of integrating seven new players after a short camp 34:00 Mike Sullivan's system and New York's identity 36:45 Rookie defenseman Akira Schmid's impressive rise 40:15 Oliver Bjorkstrand's fit with the Rangers 44:35 What went wrong for New York last season? 48:10 Why Adam Fox remains the key to the Rangers' success 50:30 Metro Division outlook and playoff race 54:25 Lightning-Rangers matchup discussion and fan questions 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>
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.
Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce wrap up the Tampa Bay Lightning's season after their loss in Game 7 to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round. They discuss the team's performance this year, what the players had to say in exit interviews and they look ahead to next season's team and what changes might come to the roster. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon. 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 heating up early in the season. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps the Lightning's impressive 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, their second consecutive win as the Bolts improved to 2-1-0 on the season. Tampa Bay controlled play from start to finish, outshooting Philadelphia 36-14 and getting contributions throughout the lineup. Brayden Point opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, while Pontus Holmberg added his first goal as a Bolt during a strong second period. The Lightning then pulled away late with a pair of third-period goals to secure another convincing win on home ice. Hear postgame reaction from Head Coach Jon Cooper and Brayden Point as the Bolts continue building momentum after a season-opening loss in New York. Meanwhile, Andrei Vasilevskiy earned the 372nd victory of his NHL career, tying Andy Moog for 20th place on the NHL's all-time wins list. The Lightning goaltender has stopped 31 of the last 33 shots he's faced and owns a 2.05 goals-against average through the opening week of the season. In Today's Episode: Full recap of the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Flyers Brayden Point scores his first goal of the season Pontus Holmberg nets his first goal as a Bolt Andrei Vasilevskiy ties Andy Moog for 20th all-time in NHL victories with win No. 372 Ryan McDonagh plays his 400th game with the Lightning, becoming the 23rd skater and 7th defenseman to reach the milestone Nikita Kucherov passes Vincent Lecavalier for the most game-opening goals participated in in franchise history Injury updates on Emil Lilleberg and Dominic James Preview of Thursday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild This Day in Lightning History: Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov and J.T. Miller key a 2018 Home Opening victory over the Florida Panthers Happy Birthday to former Bolt Gabriel Dumont and current Lightning forward Jake Guentzel The Lightning now get a day off before returning to practice on Wednesday ahead of Thursday night's showdown with the Minnesota Wild. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps, player interviews, injury updates, prospect coverage, and everything happening around the Bolts all season long. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #BraydenPoint #AndreiVasilevskiy #NikitaKucherov #RyanMcDonagh #PontusHolmberg #JonCooper #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back at Benchmark International Arena tonight as they host the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to build on Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick previews the matchup and brings you the latest updates from practice as the Bolts aim to improve to 2-1-0 on the season. The Lightning dominated the Flyers last season, going 3-0 against Philadelphia, and have posted an impressive 20-4-2 record against the Flyers over the last decade. Hear from Zemgus Girgensons, Assistant Coach Rob Zettler, and defenseman Erik Cernak on the team's response following the season-opening loss and how they can build off their performance from Saturday night. We also have the latest injury updates from practice, including the status of Emil Lilleberg, who did not participate after leaving Saturday's game in the third period. Meanwhile, Dominic James could be nearing a return after missing Training Camp and the first two games with a broken hand, while Yanni Gourde continues progressing in a red no-contact jersey. In Today's Episode: Game preview: Lightning vs. Flyers Injury updates on Emil Lilleberg, Dominic James, and Yanni Gourde Zemgus Girgensons, Rob Zettler, and Erik Cernak on building momentum Ryan McDonagh set to play his 400th game with the Lightning Andrei Vasilevskiy one win away from tying Andy Moog for 20th all-time in NHL victories Victor Hedman closing in on 1,800 career blocked shots The Lightning's faceoff dominance in Saturday's win over Washington This Day in Lightning History: Raising the 2004 Stanley Cup banner on Opening Night in 2005 following the NHL lockout Happy Birthday to former Bolt Nate Thompson How to watch and listen to tonight's game coverage Puck drop is set for 7:08 PM ET as the Lightning look to continue their strong play on home ice and keep the early-season momentum rolling. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, recaps, player interviews, injury updates, and everything happening around the Bolts throughout the season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #AndreiVasilevskiy #RyanMcDonagh #VictorHedman #ErikCernak #YanniGourde #PhiladelphiaFlyers #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up their first win of the 2026-27 season, defeating the Washington Capitals 3-1 in front of a packed crowd at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps the Bolts' impressive response after their season-opening loss in New York and breaks down all the key moments from Saturday night's Home Opener. The Lightning jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead and never looked back. Conor Geekie scored what proved to be the game-winning goal off a feed from Brandon Hagel, while Jake Guentzel continued his strong start with a three-point night, recording secondary assists on Tampa Bay's first two goals. Hear postgame reaction from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Brandon Hagel, and Conor Geekie as they discuss the team's bounce-back performance and what led to the first victory of the season. In today's episode: Full recap of the Lightning's 3-1 Home Opener win over the Capitals Conor Geekie's game-winning goal and continued strong start to the season Jake Guentzel's three-point performance Brandon Hagel records his 86th multi-point game as a Bolt, moving into 10th place in franchise history Andrei Vasilevskiy earns his first win of the season in his 600th NHL game and records career victory No. 371 John Carlson picks up an assist against his former team in his first game versus the Capitals Nikita Kucherov ties Hall of Famer Mike Bossy for 15th all-time among NHL right wingers with 1,127 career points Preview of Monday night's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers This Day in Lightning History: Paul Ysebaert becomes the first captain in franchise history on October 4, 1995 Updates from the Syracuse Crunch as Max Groshev scores in a 6-1 loss to the Laval Rocket The Bolts are back at practice today before hosting the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night as they look to build momentum early in the season. 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 #ConorGeekie #JakeGuentzel #BrandonHagel #AndreiVasilevskiy #JohnCarlson #NikitaKucherov #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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