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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 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.
Opening Night is just one day away, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli get you ready for the Tampa Bay Lightning's season opener against the New York Rangers. The guys discuss the importance of a fast start, why the Atlantic Division may be the NHL's toughest division, and what the Lightning need to do early in the season to position themselves for another playoff run. Plus, Dan Rosen of NHL.com joins the show for a league-wide preview, including his outlook on the Lightning, Nikita Kucherov's next contract, the impact of the rising salary cap, expansion rumors, and which teams are best positioned to challenge for the Stanley Cup this season. The conversation also covers Erik Cernak's importance to Tampa Bay's blue line, the Lightning's physical identity, what to expect from Charle-Édouard D'Astous and Dominic James this season, and why Conor Geekie could be one of the biggest stories to watch for the Bolts. Topics & Timestamps Opening Night is almost here: Why a strong start matters Is the Atlantic Division the NHL's toughest division? Erik Cernak's importance to the Lightning defense Has Tampa Bay become a more physical team? Charle-Édouard D'Astous potential next step Dominic James' outlook when he returns from injury Nikita Kucherov's contract future and Opening Night history NHL.com's Dan Rosen joins the show Will Kucherov's next contract get done? How the rising salary cap is changing the NHL Expansion, league growth and the future of hockey Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division predictions Why the Lightning remain a top contender in the East Rangers season opener preview ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game previews, postgame reaction, roster analysis, prospect updates, and exclusive interviews all season long. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #NikitaKucherov #DanRosen #VictorHedman #BraydenPoint #AndreiVasilevskiy #ConorGeekie #NHL #HockeyPodcast #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>
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.
Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss how impactful Brandon Hagel has been in this first round playoff series vs. the Montreal Canadiens that is tied at 2 games apiece. Plus are the Tampa Bay Lightning taking too many penalties, Max Crozier's momentum changing hit and a look ahead to Game 5 that could see Charle-Édouard D'Astous return to the lineup. 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>
It's Home Opener day in Tampa Bay. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for the Tampa Bay Lightning's home opener as the Washington Capitals visit Benchmark International Arena. After dropping their season opener in New York, the Bolts look to bounce back on home ice, where they tied for the third-most home points in the NHL last season. Tonight marks a major milestone for Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is set to play in his 600th NHL game. The Lightning netminder enters the night with 370 career victories, just two shy of cracking the NHL's top 20 all-time wins list. It's also a special night for veteran defenseman John Carlson, who faces the Washington Capitals for the first time after spending 17 seasons with the organization before joining Tampa Bay this offseason. Meanwhile, Nikita Kucherov is one point away from tying Hall of Famer Mike Bossy for 15th place on the NHL's all-time scoring list among right wingers, while Brayden Point needs one power-play goal to tie Vincent Lecavalier for second in franchise history. In Today's Episode: Home Opener preview: Lightning vs. Capitals Andrei Vasilevskiy's 600th NHL game milestone John Carlson faces Washington for the first time Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point closing in on franchise and NHL milestones Blue Carpet arrivals and Opening Night festivities on Ford Thunder Alley Celebrating 30 years of hockey and events at Benchmark International Arena This Day in Lightning History: Pat Maroon scores in his Lightning debut during a 2019 season-opening win over the Florida Panthers Syracuse Crunch open the season with a 2-0 win over the Laval Rocket behind two goals from Nick Abruzzese and a shutout from Mads Sogaard Lightning prospect Jack Harvey named captain of Boston University's hockey team If you're heading to the game, arrive early for the Blue Carpet arrivals, trophy displays featuring the Hart, Vezina and Jack Adams trophies, and a special ceremonial puck drop celebrating 30 years of hockey in Tampa Bay. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, recaps, prospect updates, player interviews and everything happening around the Bolts all season long. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #AndreiVasilevskiy #JohnCarlson #NikitaKucherov #BraydenPoint #HomeOpener #WashingtonCapitals #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's 2026-27 season is underway, but the opener didn't go as planned as the Bolts fell 5-1 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps the season-opening loss and breaks down what Tampa Bay can learn before returning home for Saturday night's Home Opener. After falling behind early, the Lightning struggled to generate offense, finishing 0-for-7 on the power play while the Rangers built a commanding lead. The game ended in historic fashion when Igor Shesterkin scored an empty-net goal, becoming one of the rare goaltenders in NHL history to find the back of the net. Hear postgame reaction from Head Coach Jon Cooper, defenseman John Carlson, and forward Brandon Hagel as Tampa Bay looks to quickly turn the page heading into its Home Opener at Benchmark International Arena. Also in today's episode: Full recap of the Lightning's 5-1 loss to the Rangers Igor Shesterkin's historic goalie goal Postgame comments from Jon Cooper, John Carlson and Brandon Hagel Tampa Bay goes 0-for-7 on the power play Nikita Kucherov's season-opening goal streak comes to an end Congratulations to Jeffrey Viel on appearing in his 100th NHL game Home Opener preview against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night The latest episode of Recharge takes fans behind the scenes of Training Camp and the start of the season The Strikes of Kindness initiative awards $300,000 in grants to 12 local nonprofit organizations throughout Tampa Bay Updates from the Syracuse Crunch as Steven Santini is named team captain The Lightning now head home looking for their first win of the season in front of a packed crowd on Opening Weekend in Tampa Bay. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps, player interviews, roster updates, and everything happening around the Bolts all season long. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #IgorShesterkin #JonCooper #BrandonHagel #JohnCarlson #JeffreyViel #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HomeOpener #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The wait is over. The Tampa Bay Lightning begin the 2026-27 regular season tonight at Madison Square Garden as they take on the New York Rangers in their first game of the NHL's expanded 84-game schedule. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for Opening Night with everything you need to know before puck drop. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Anthony Cirelli, J.J. Moser, and captain Victor Hedman as the Bolts prepare for another run at the Stanley Cup. Cooper enters his 15th season behind the Tampa Bay bench, adding another chapter to one of the most successful coaching tenures in NHL history. Tonight also marks the start of what could be another historic season for Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning superstar enters the year just 13 points shy of Steven Stamkos' franchise record of 1,137 points and can become the first player in NHL history to record multiple goals in four consecutive season openers. Plus, we preview a marquee goaltending matchup between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin, while newcomer Jeffrey Viel is set to play in his 100th NHL game during his first regular-season appearance as a Bolt. In Today's Episode: Opening Night preview: Lightning vs. Rangers Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of NHL and franchise milestones Jon Cooper begins his 15th season as Lightning head coach Anthony Cirelli, J.J. Moser and Victor Hedman on the season ahead Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Igor Shesterkin matchup preview Jeffrey Viel's 100th NHL game New episode of Recharge takes fans behind the scenes of Training Camp This Day in Lightning History: Marty St. Louis named team captain in 2013 Saturday's Home Opener and Blue Carpet details on Ford Thunder Alley Subscribe to Daily Strike for your daily source of Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, player interviews, roster updates, and analysis all season long. Opening Night is finally here. Go Bolts! #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #NikitaKucherov #VictorHedman #AndreiVasilevskiy #JonCooper #OpeningNight #NYRvsTBL #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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