Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on broken leg

By: Canadian Press

Sergachev was injured during the second period of Tampa Bay's 3-1 road loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

February 8, 2024

Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy returns from back surgery to face Carolina

By: Canadian Press

Vasilevskiy missed 20 games after undergoing a microdiscectomy to address a lumbar disk herniation two months ago.

November 24, 2023

Wild acquire Zach Bogosian from Lightning, deal Calen Addison to Sharks in blue line shuffle

By: Canadian Press

The Wild sent a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Lightning for Bogosian, a 16-year veteran who will join his fifth NHL franchise.

November 8, 2023

How Darren Raddysh carved his path to the NHL

By: Chris Lomon

From using a Steven Stamkos stick in his minor hockey league days to now playing alongside the Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Darren Raddysh is living out his NHL dream.

October 20, 2023

Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

By: Canadian Press

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target.

October 19, 2023

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery

By: Canadian Press

The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away.

September 28, 2023

Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to an 8-year extension worth $52 million

By: Canadian Press

Hagel will count $6.5 million against the salary cap annually when the new contract kicks in for the 2024-25 season.

August 22, 2023

Nick Paul uses his experiences as motivation to assist those facing mental health struggles

By: Chris Lomon

The Lightning forward has donated $150 for every point he recorded this season to initiatives supporting mental health.

March 14, 2023

History-making Smith brothers focused on supporting each other’s NHL dreams

By: Chris Lomon

Regardless of where they have found themselves in their respective hockey careers, weekly catch-up calls have remained a constant.

February 23, 2023

Player Q&A | Pierre-Édouard Bellemare

By: NHLPA Staff

When he's not on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pierre-Édouard Bellemare is more than willing to overhaul your home.

February 15, 2023

Brandon Hagel credits linemates for breakout season with Lightning

By: Chris Lomon

The 24-year-old Hagel has teamed up with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point to form one of the league’s most formidable forward lines

February 9, 2023

Player Q&A | Victor Hedman

By: NHLPA Staff

Victor Hedman had stars in his eyes upon meeting this former fellow Lightning player and Stanley Cup champion.

January 4, 2023

Lightning retain Nick Paul with 7-year, $22 million contract

By: Canadian Press

Paul, who will earn an average of $3.15million under his new contract, had five goals and four assists in his first playoff action.

July 1, 2022

Paul feeling at ease in Lightning’s quest for three-peat

By: Chris Lomon

While he wasn’t part of the first two Stanley Cup wins for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nick Paul has fit in quickly along the quest for a three-peat.

June 3, 2022

Senators trade Nick Paul to Lightning, acquire forward Mathieu Joseph

By: Canadian Press

As part of the deal, the Senators will retain 44.5 per cent of Paul's remaining salary for the 2021-22 season.

March 20, 2022

Brian Elliott gets creative in the crease with mask designs

By: Chris Lomon

Known for his creative goalie masks, Brian Elliott discusses his latest creation.

December 9, 2021

Lightning's Point out indefinitely with upper-body injury

By: Canadian Press

Point appeared to favor his left shoulder-arm after crashing hard into to the end boards after being tripped.

November 21, 2021

Player Q&A | Steven Stamkos

This ice cream flavour is a popular one with players, and Steven Stamkos is no exception.

November 17, 2021

Braydon Coburn announces retirement after 983 NHL games

The defenceman suited up with five NHL teams in 16 years and won a Stanley Cup with the 2019-20 Tampa Bay Lightning.

November 12, 2021

Lightning's Kucherov out 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery

By: Canadian Press

The timeframe would mean Kucherov could be back playing just before or after the New Year.

October 27, 2021