The Colorado Avalanche, leading the NHL with an impressive 31-3-7 record, are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Both teams are among the top scorers and defensive teams in the league, with the Avalanche aiming to extend their historic pace and the Lightning looking to continue their recent winning streak despite injuries. The game is seen as a key measuring stick for both teams' performances midseason.
NASA astronauts have captured rare space-based images of Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), such as blue jets and red tentacles, occurring above thunderstorms at high altitudes, providing new insights into atmospheric electrical phenomena and their impact on Earth's chemistry.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin was fined the maximum amount of $2,018.23 for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola during a game on December 27, 2025. The incident occurred in the third period, and the fine will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forward Michael Milne from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Boris Katchouk, with Milne assigned to the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL. Milne, a 23-year-old from British Columbia, has played 172 AHL games with Iowa, scoring 32 goals and 65 points.
The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Boris Katchouk to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Michael Milne, and also acquired Wyatt Newpower from the Iowa Wild for future considerations, involving multiple AHL and NHL players and prospects.
NASA and international researchers are using the International Space Station to capture unprecedented images and data on upper-atmospheric electrical discharges like red sprites, blue jets, and ELVES, which occur above thunderstorms and can impact communication and climate. Instruments like ESA's ASIM, the Light-1 CubeSat, and ultra-high-speed cameras are advancing understanding of these phenomena, their effects on the ionosphere, and their potential risks to aviation and space operations.
J.J. Moser signed an 8-year, $54 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, starting in the 2026-27 season, after a strong season and valuable contributions as a defenseman, with potential Olympic involvement for Switzerland.
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman J.J. Moser to an eight-year, $6.75 million AAV contract extension starting from the 2026-27 season, recognizing his strong performance and contributions to the team.
Italian photographer Valter Binotto captured a rare and spectacular scene of red lightning phenomena, including sprites and ELVES, triggered by a powerful lightning strike over the Adriatic Sea, creating a scene reminiscent of science fiction and the film 'Independence Day.'
The NHL injury report highlights Shea Theodore of the Golden Knights being week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while other teams like the Senators, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, and Rangers have players returning from injuries or being listed as day-to-day, with some key players like Kucherov and Kane potentially returning soon.
Amateur astrophotographer Valter Binotto captured rare and spectacular images of ELVES, luminous red rings caused by upper-atmospheric lightning, over his Italian hometown for the second time, also photographing associated sprites and a unique combined frame, highlighting extraordinary atmospheric events.
Scientists have detected tiny lightning bolts on Mars for the first time, occurring around dust storms and dust devils, which helps explain the presence of oxidants like hydrogen peroxide on the planet and opens new avenues for understanding Martian weather and potential habitability.
NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has recorded evidence of lightning, a first for the planet, primarily associated with dust devils and dust storm fronts, through electromagnetic and acoustic signatures. Additionally, studies of Martian caves suggest past liquid water activity, revealing new insights into the planet's geology.
A new world record for the longest lightning flash has been set by a 515-mile megaflash across the US, captured by satellite and confirmed by experts, highlighting the importance of understanding such extreme events for weather forecasting and safety.
The NHL Department of Player Safety imposed a four-game suspension and a fine on Lightning forward Scott Sabourin for targeting Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during a preseason game, but the disciplinary decisions regarding the Panthers were less clear, raising questions about the consistency of the league's discipline policies.
