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sports19 days ago•11 min saved

Lightning Stand Ground as Panthers Rivalry Escalates After On-Ice Brawl

In a heated Tampa Bay–Florida clash, the Lightning’s win over the Panthers featured a late third-period brawl between Brandon Hagel and Matthew Tkachuk, a confrontation the author says was necessary after Florida’s postseason intimidation. The 6-1 victory, plus how the team stood up for one another and captain Victor Hedman’s involvement, signals that Tampa Bay won’t be pushed around. While vengeance isn’t advisable, the Lightning—who have won 19 of their last 21 and own the Eastern Conference’s best record—have become a tougher, sharper team with improved defense and continued elite scoring, setting the stage for a possible playoff rematch.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#hockey #lightning #nhl

sports23 days ago•12 min saved

Lightning’s Stadium Series night: outdoor comeback stuns Bruins in Tampa

In Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a Stadium Series shootout, capped by a memorable goalie fight between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman and an electric, celebratory atmosphere that underscored Tampa Bay’s status as a premier hockey market.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#bruins #lightning #outdoor-hockey

sports25 days ago•6 min saved

Lightning face mixed ice reviews ahead of Stadium Series

The Lightning held a practice under a climate-controlled tent at Raymond James Stadium for the Stadium Series, with ice quality drawing mixed reviews—Nikita Kucherov calling it “terrible” while others noted patchy, improvable conditions—and Victor Hedman could potentially return as Tampa Bay focuses on earning two points in a pivotal division stretch.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#ice-conditions #lightning #nhl

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Lightning strikes Brasilia rally; 89 injured among Bolsonaro supporters

A lightning bolt struck near a rally in Brasilia for jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, injuring 89 people, with 47 hospitalised and 11 in intensive care. The event, organized by Congressman Nikolas Ferreira, called for Bolsonaro’s release from prison, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 election.

via Euronews.com|

#bolsonaro #brazil #injuries

nhl1 month ago•41 min saved

Söderblom Shines in Shootout Loss as Hawks Fall to Lightning

Arvid Söderblom turned in a 29-save performance, but the Chicago Blackhawks dropped a 2-1 shootout decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Chicago took an early lead on Ryan Greene’s goal, were outshot heavily but benefited from rookie contributions (Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis assisted on the opener), and former Hawk Dominic James sealed the win for Tampa Bay in the shootout as the Lightning extended its 14-game point streak. The Hawks’ penalty kill was solid in a tightly played game, but the result snapped a back-to-back set for Chicago.

via Bleacher Nation|

#blackhawks #dominic-james #lightning

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Blues lineup in flux as Broberg eyes return against Lightning

The St. Louis Blues’ Jan. 16 game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning centers on Philip Broberg being a game-time decision while he clears concussion protocol; Robert Thomas is on injured reserve, and Joel Hofer is expected to start in goal. The projected Blues forward group is Stenberg-Schenn-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Dvorsky-Kyrou; Buchnevich-Bjugstad-Berggren; Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Walker, with defense Fowler-Parayko; Tucker-Faulk; Mailloux-Kessel. Final lineups will be updated at warmups as Broberg’s status is confirmed.

via NHL.com|

#blues #broberg #lightning

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Avalanche and Lightning Prepare for Key Midseason Clash

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.

via NHL.com|

#avalanche #lightning #midseason-matchup

science1 month ago•1 min saved

Spectacular Space Fireworks and Rare Atmospheric Phenomena Captured from Orbit

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.

via European Space Agency|

#atmosphere #lightning #nasa

sports1 month ago•0 min saved

Sabourin receives maximum fine for slashing in Lightning game

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.

via NHL.com|

#fined #lightning #nhl

sports1 month ago•0 min saved

Lightning and Wild Engage in Prospect-Heavy Trade Swap

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.

via NHL.com|

#ahl #hockey-trade #lightning

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Lightning and Wild Exchange Prospects in Recent Trade

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.

via The American Hockey League|

#hockey #lightning #nhl

science2 months ago•4 min saved

NASA Reveals Spectacular Photos of Rare Space Station Event

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.

via Indian Defence Review|

#atmospheric-phenomena #lightning #nasa

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Lightning ink 8-year, $54M extension with defenseman J.J. Moser

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.

via NHL.com|

#contract #hockey #jj-moser

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Lightning extend J.J. Moser with 8-year, $54M deal

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.

via NHL.com|

#contract-extension #hockey #jj-moser

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Spectacular Rare Sky Phenomena Captured in Single Photos

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.'

via My Modern Met|

#atmosphere #elves #lightning