Lightning-Sabres 8-7 Shootout Sparks a New NHL Rivalry
Buffalo outlasted Tampa Bay 8-7 after a back-and-forth affair—erasing a 4-1 lead, falling behind 7-5, and then rallying for the win—fueling a volatile new Sabres–Lightning rivalry.
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Lightning's Hagel drops gloves on Dahlin in a chaotic Sabres showdown
A chaotic Sabres–Lightning game featured 96 penalties and multiple bouts, with Brandon Hagel dropping gloves on Rasmus Dahlin early in the second after earlier skirmishes, as players from both sides slugged it out and racked up penalties in a playoff-hopeful matchup.
Perry Rejoins Lightning in Kings Trade for 2028 Second-Round Pick
Corey Perry was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2028 second-round draft pick. The 40-year-old forward, who previously played for Tampa Bay, has 28 points in 50 games this season with the Kings, signed a one-year, $2 million contract in July, and now aims to help the Lightning chase another Stanley Cup.
Lightning's Corey Perry addition could seal Cup fate
The Tampa Bay Lightning added Corey Perry at the trade deadline, a move the piece argues could either boost their Cup chances or seal them as Stanley Cup runners-up due to Perry’s infamous Finals losses and superstition, even as Tampa sits atop its division and touts a strong goal differential.
Friedman floats Bobby Brink as a potential Lightning target
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggested on NHL Now that the Tampa Bay Lightning could be a fit for Flyers winger Bobby Brink, noting his right-handed shot, youth, and modest cap hit. He stressed this is speculative, not a report of an imminent deal. With about $2.2 million in deadline cap space, the Lightning could accommodate Brink’s $1.5 million AAV, while Philadelphia faces a wing logjam with a crowded lineup, making Brink a potential trade candidate to help roster construction. Brink is a pending restricted free agent and has developed into a capable middle-six scorer.
Kaprizov Caps Wild Record Night With 220th Goal in 5-1 Win Over Lightning
Kirill Kaprizov became the Minnesota Wild’s all-time leading goal-scorer with his 220th career goal in a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, aided by a nine-shot effort that included three posts and a video message from Marian Gaborik; the milestone highlighted a strong night for Minnesota as Zuccarello, Faber and Trenin contributed, and the Wild extended their 62-game run of not losing more than two in regulation ahead of the playoff push and trade deadline.
Canes Return with Full Roster Against Lightning After Olympic Break
Carolina Hurricanes bring a full lineup back for tonight's game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Eric Robinson returning and Sebastian Aho possibly taking the morning off; Brandon Bussi is expected to start in goal after seven straight wins; projected forwards include Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, Hall-Stankoven-Blake, Ehlers-Staal-Martinook, Carrier-Jankowski/Kotkaniemi-Robinson, with Slavin-Chatfield on D and Gostisbehere-Nikishin; Pyotr Kochetkov out for the year and Jankowski/Kotkaniemi and Mike Reilly scratched.
Lightning's Cooper Takes Personal Leave Following Father's Death
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper will miss the team’s next two games on personal leave after the death of his father, with assistant Jeff Halpern stepping in. Cooper recently coached Team Canada to a silver medal at the Milan Winter Olympics, and Tampa Bay remains atop the Atlantic Division.
Lightning Crush Panthers in Brutal Florida Rivalry Finale
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers 6-1 to close their season series, featuring a Hagel–Tkachuk fight and a brutal on-ice clash led by Gustav Forsling. Despite injury woes, the Panthers are fighting to stay in playoff contention as Tampa Bay rides a hot stretch (19-1-1 in 21 games) and a massive goal differential, while the two teams’ feud remains a hallmark of their Florida rivalry; with 793 combined penalty minutes this season, the bad blood figures to linger into any potential playoff meeting.
Lightning Edge Bruins in Stadium Series Shootout at Raymond James
In the NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2026, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout. The event featured on-field pregame festivities with Bruins in Revolutionary War-themed outfits, Lightning players arriving via Buccaneers-themed trolleys, and performances by Hunter Hayes (national anthem) and Tim McGraw during intermission, culminating in a pirate-trophy presentation and a celebratory team photo gallery from the night.
Swayman and Vasilevskiy Spark Stadium Series Moment With First-Ever Goalie Fight
In Florida’s Stadium Series, Boston’s Jeremy Swayman and Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy dropped the gloves for their first career goalie fight, electrifying the crowd and helping ignite a late Lightning rally in a moment many are calling iconic.
Stadium Series goes cross-sport: Lightning, Bruins wear throwback NFL-style uniforms in Tampa
The NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium matched the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Boston Bruins, with the Lightning players donning Creamsicle Buccaneers uniforms and the Bruins in Patriots-inspired outfits ahead of the Super Bowl; the outdoor showdown drew fans in a 40-degree Florida night, highlighted strong form for both teams, and required ice heaters to maintain proper temperature.
Tim McGraw to headline first outdoor NHL game in Florida at Raymond James Stadium
Tim McGraw will headline the first intermission performance for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series outdoor game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 1, 2026, marking the NHL’s first outdoor game in a Florida football stadium. The game will air on ESPN in the U.S. and on Sportsnet/ TVA Sports in Canada, with limited tickets via Ticketmaster. The event is part of a Florida outdoor-hockey celebration that began with the Winter Classic in Miami; a steel-framed, air-conditioned tent will house the rink with more entertainment details to be announced.
Lightning's Point out week-to-week; Olympic plans uncertain
Brayden Point is out week-to-week with an undisclosed injury for the Tampa Bay Lightning, leaving his status for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026 unclear as the team rides a 10-game win streak and faces a stretch before the Olympic break.
NHL Winter Classic Boosts Hockey's Growth in Florida and Beyond
The NHL is set to host an outdoor Stadium Series game in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, featuring innovative engineering solutions like a temporary air-conditioned tent to combat the warm weather, making it a unique and technologically advanced event in outdoor hockey history.