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

For the first time in 140 days, the Tampa Bay Lightning are back on home ice as they open the 2026 preseason against the Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for the first game action of the season with the latest updates from …

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one step closer to hockey season as Training Camp continues with the team's first scrimmage and the preseason opener just around the corner. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the biggest takeaways from Day 2 of camp, including comments from Jon Cooper a…

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for their first official practice of the 2026-27 season, and today's Daily Strike breaks down everything you need to know from Day 1 of Training Camp. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, J.J. Moser, Brandon Hagel, and GM Julien BriseBois as the Bolts begin preparati…

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

The 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season officially begins as Training Camp opens at TGH Ice Plex. In today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the biggest storylines heading into camp, including Nikita Kucherov entering the final year of his contract, Brayden Point's offseason preparations, V…

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning officially return to the ice as Training Camp gets underway following Media Day at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for the start of the 2026-27 season with updates from camp, player interviews, prospect performances, and …

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning held their exit interviews on Tuesday after they lost their first round playoff series to the Montreal Canadiens 4-games-to-3. Hear from General Manager Julien BriseBois, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, JJ Moser, Brayden Point, Ryan McDonagh, Nick Paul an…

Lightning Exit Interviews Are Today

The Tampa Bay Lightning are conducting exit interviews today after their Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. Hear from Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel, Ryan McDonagh and Jon Cooper on the season and series. Today we'll hear from players and General Manager Julien BriseBois.

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning's season is over after a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs won despite only putting 9 shots on net. Dominic James scored the lone goal for the Bolts, the first rookie in franchise history to score in a game 7. Hear from Jon Cooper, Brandon Hagel, Anthony…

Lightning-Canadiens Game 7 Tonight

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens play Game 7 tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The winner moves onto the 2nd round to face the Buffalo Sabres and the loser's season is over. Corey Perry will play in his 12th Game 7, the 5th most all-time. Andrei Vasilevskiy is 2-2 in Game 7s w…

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6. Gage Goncalves scored in extra time to become just the 3rd Lightning player with an OT winner in an elimination game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves for his 8th career postseason shutout. Th…