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.

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-&Eacute;douard D'Astous return to the lineup. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon.

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.

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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce take you behind the scenes with Bolts including the latest news and notes and some off the wall segments you will certainly enjoy.

Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce take you behind the scenes with Bolts including the latest news and notes and some off the wall segments you will certainly enjoy.
Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon

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Into The Blue - April 27, 2026 - Series Tied

The Tampa Bay Lightning head out on their longest road trip of the season, and there's plenty to discuss on this week's Into The Blue, presented by Penelope Bourbon.

Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce break down what the Lightning need to do to translate their dominant home success into wins on the road as the team prepares for matchups against Vegas, Colorado, and Utah. The duo also dives into Dominic James' impressive return to the lineup, his growing role within the organization, and why his speed continues to make an impact every time he steps on the ice.

Plus, Nikita Kucherov sits just four points away from becoming the franchise's all-time scoring leader, setting up what could be a historic week for the Lightning. Gabby and Ben also answer fan questions about Yanni Gourde's eventual return, Pierre-Édouard Bellemare's transition to player development, and wrap things up with Plus/Minus featuring new broadcast opportunities, travel challenges, and some very relatable packing struggles.

Timestamps
0:00 Welcome in & previewing the upcoming road trip
1:00 Why the Lightning need better road starts
5:26 Dominic James returns to the lineup
6:04 What makes Dominic James so effective
10:49 Where Dominic James can fit throughout the lineup
13:48 Nikita Kucherov closing in on franchise scoring history
15:02 Kucherov's recent play and postgame comments
17:40 Just how impressive Kucherov's numbers really are
21:12 Blue Line Mailbag begins
23:20 Where does Yanni Gourde fit when he returns?
33:54 Pierre-Édouard Bellemare's move behind the bench
39:35 Plus: Gabby hosts the Lightning broadcast
42:52 Plus: Ben's first appearance on the TV broadcast
47:00 Minus: Last-minute road trip packing
48:41 Minus: Surviving a week of late-night puck drops
50:15 Programming note for next week's episode
50:40 Final thoughts & Kucherov milestone watch

With Kucherov on the verge of history, Dominic James making a strong early impact, and a challenging road trip ahead, Gabby and Ben cover everything Lightning fans need to know on this week's episode of Into The Blue.

The Tampa Bay Lightning head out on their longest road trip of the season, and there's plenty to discuss on this week's Into The Blue, presented by Penelope Bourbon.
Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce break down what the Lightning need to do to translate their dominant home success into wins on the road as the team prepares for matchups against Vegas, Colorado, and Utah. The duo also dives into Dominic James' impressive return to the lineup, his growing role within the organization, and why his speed continues to make an impact every time he steps on the ice.
Plus, Nikita Kucherov sits just four points away from becoming the franchise's all-time scoring leader, setting up what could be a historic week for the Lightning. Gabby and Ben also answer fan questions about Yanni Gourde's eventual return, Pierre-&Eacute;douard Bellemare's transition to player development, and wrap things up with Plus/Minus featuring new broadcast opportunities, travel challenges, and some very relatable packing struggles.
Timestamps
<ul>
<li>0:00&nbsp;Welcome in &amp; previewing the upcoming road trip</li>
<li>1:00 Why the Lightning need better road starts</li>
<li>5:26 Dominic James returns to the lineup</li>
<li>6:04 What makes Dominic James so effective</li>
<li>10:49 Where Dominic James can fit throughout the lineup</li>
<li>13:48 Nikita Kucherov closing in on franchise scoring history</li>
<li>15:02 Kucherov's recent play and postgame comments</li>
<li>17:40 Just how impressive Kucherov's numbers really are</li>
<li>21:12 Blue Line Mailbag begins</li>
<li>23:20 Where does Yanni Gourde fit when he returns?</li>
<li>33:54 Pierre-&Eacute;douard Bellemare's move behind the bench</li>
<li>39:35 Plus: Gabby hosts the Lightning broadcast</li>
<li>42:52 Plus: Ben's first appearance on the TV broadcast</li>
<li>47:00 Minus: Last-minute road trip packing</li>
<li>48:41 Minus: Surviving a week of late-night puck drops</li>
<li>50:15 Programming note for next week's episode</li>
<li>50:40 Final thoughts &amp; Kucherov milestone watch</li>
</ul>
With Kucherov on the verge of history, Dominic James making a strong early impact, and a challenging road trip ahead, Gabby and Ben cover everything Lightning fans need to know on this week's episode of Into The Blue.

Kucherov Nears History, Dominic James Returns & Where Does Yanni Gourde Fit? | Into The Blue - October 19, 2026

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.

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:
<ul>
<li>0:00&nbsp;Welcome in &amp; Lightning sitting atop the Atlantic Division</li>
<li>0:49 Most impressive Lightning player through five games</li>
<li>1:08 Why Ben picks Pontus Holmberg</li>
<li>3:29 Gabby's choice: Ilya Mikheyev's impact</li>
<li>5:53 Mikheyev's role on the penalty kill</li>
<li>7:58 Dominic James injury update and return timeline</li>
<li>9:20 Nikita Kucherov's pursuit of the franchise scoring record</li>
<li>14:39 Rangers rematch: What will be different this time?</li>
<li>19:46 Blue Line Mailbag begins</li>
<li>20:13 Power play discussion and potential lineup changes</li>
<li>30:08 Team plane food, snacks, and travel routines</li>
<li>34:41 Andrei Vasilevskiy's new goalie mask</li>
<li>37:39&nbsp;Signs of life from the Lightning power play</li>
<li>39:20&nbsp;Scott Sabourin's heavyweight fight</li>
<li>41:01&nbsp;Hoping Kucherov's milestone happens at home</li>
<li>42:08 Closing thoughts and wrap-up</li>
</ul>
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.

Kucherov Chasing Lightning History, Surprise Standouts & Power Play Adjustments - Into The Blue - October 12, 2026

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.

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 &amp; Lightning's bounce-back win over Washington What changed from Game 1 to Game 2? Intensity, physicality &amp; winning battles Emil Lilleberg's fight, injury update &amp; 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 &amp; 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.

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