Benjamin Pierce
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Family first: Darren Raddysh focused on time with his father, Dwayne, this Thanksgiving | Tampa Bay Lightning
A trip to New York for the Bolts this weekend gives both Raddysh brothers a chance to be with family during the holidays
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STORY: Thanksgiving isn’t about turkey, NFL football or fall weather for Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh this year.
After his father, Dwayne, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer on May 17 this year, all that matters is family time.
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After his father, Dwayne, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer on May 17 this year, all that matters is family time.
#GoBolts
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And once again, it's Kucherov and Raddysh with the assists. All three players with two points tonight.
#GoBolts
#GoBolts
GOAL: Hagel again! It's 2-0 #GoBolts on his own rebound
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
And once again, it's Kucherov and Raddysh with the assists. All three players with two points tonight.
#GoBolts
#GoBolts
Taylor Raddysh got the puck near the net on the Rangers PK, but Johansson with the save
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Taylor Raddysh got the puck near the net on the Rangers PK, but Johansson with the save
End period one, the #GoBolts lead 1-0 thanks to Hagel's fifth goal in five games and hold an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Really, really good start today.
Really, really good start today.
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
End period one, the #GoBolts lead 1-0 thanks to Hagel's fifth goal in five games and hold an 11-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Really, really good start today.
Really, really good start today.
STREAKY: With his game-opening tally today, Lightning F Brandon Hagel becomes the 7th NHL player to record a five-game goal streak this season.
Nikita Kucherov's point streak hits nine games, and only five NHLers have had longer runs this season.
Not bad.
#GoBolts
Nikita Kucherov's point streak hits nine games, and only five NHLers have had longer runs this season.
Not bad.
#GoBolts
November 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
STREAKY: With his game-opening tally today, Lightning F Brandon Hagel becomes the 7th NHL player to record a five-game goal streak this season.
Nikita Kucherov's point streak hits nine games, and only five NHLers have had longer runs this season.
Not bad.
#GoBolts
Nikita Kucherov's point streak hits nine games, and only five NHLers have had longer runs this season.
Not bad.
#GoBolts
And guess who set that one up? Darren Raddysh primary assist gives him his 11th point in his last eight games, Kucherov's secondary assist pushes his point streak to nine games.
That trio continues to do what they've done for the last six games, and the #GoBolts lead 1-0.
That trio continues to do what they've done for the last six games, and the #GoBolts lead 1-0.
GOAL: Hagel has a goal in five straight games, it's 1-0 #GoBolts
November 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
And guess who set that one up? Darren Raddysh primary assist gives him his 11th point in his last eight games, Kucherov's secondary assist pushes his point streak to nine games.
That trio continues to do what they've done for the last six games, and the #GoBolts lead 1-0.
That trio continues to do what they've done for the last six games, and the #GoBolts lead 1-0.
Now a Guentzel breakaway, shot goes wide
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Now a Guentzel breakaway, shot goes wide
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg with a good shift in the offensive zone, Holmberg's shot at the right post just chips over the net
#GoBolts lots of pressure early
#GoBolts lots of pressure early
November 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg with a good shift in the offensive zone, Holmberg's shot at the right post just chips over the net
#GoBolts lots of pressure early
#GoBolts lots of pressure early
The #GoBolts going with the same lineup as yesterday for today’s game against NYR, but Johansson starts:
Hagel-Cirelli-Kucherov
Guentzel-Paul-Goncalves
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Douglas-James-Bjorkstrand
Moser-Raddysh
D’Astous-Lilleberg
Carlile-Santini
Johansson
Hagel-Cirelli-Kucherov
Guentzel-Paul-Goncalves
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Douglas-James-Bjorkstrand
Moser-Raddysh
D’Astous-Lilleberg
Carlile-Santini
Johansson
November 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The #GoBolts going with the same lineup as yesterday for today’s game against NYR, but Johansson starts:
Hagel-Cirelli-Kucherov
Guentzel-Paul-Goncalves
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Douglas-James-Bjorkstrand
Moser-Raddysh
D’Astous-Lilleberg
Carlile-Santini
Johansson
Hagel-Cirelli-Kucherov
Guentzel-Paul-Goncalves
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Douglas-James-Bjorkstrand
Moser-Raddysh
D’Astous-Lilleberg
Carlile-Santini
Johansson
#GoBolts coach Jon Cooper on Holmberg postgame: “The puck is like glued to his stick. He can have the biggest players in the league on top of him and he just knows how to protect it.”
By far the best takeaway from today's game is Dan Hinote revealing on @boltsradio.bsky.social that #GoBolts forward Pontus Holmberg's nickname has become "The Backpack" for his strength and ability to carry defenders on his back unfazed.
Raddysh just referred to it again in the postgame.
Raddysh just referred to it again in the postgame.
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#GoBolts coach Jon Cooper on Holmberg postgame: “The puck is like glued to his stick. He can have the biggest players in the league on top of him and he just knows how to protect it.”
By far the best takeaway from today's game is Dan Hinote revealing on @boltsradio.bsky.social that #GoBolts forward Pontus Holmberg's nickname has become "The Backpack" for his strength and ability to carry defenders on his back unfazed.
Raddysh just referred to it again in the postgame.
Raddysh just referred to it again in the postgame.
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
By far the best takeaway from today's game is Dan Hinote revealing on @boltsradio.bsky.social that #GoBolts forward Pontus Holmberg's nickname has become "The Backpack" for his strength and ability to carry defenders on his back unfazed.
Raddysh just referred to it again in the postgame.
Raddysh just referred to it again in the postgame.
FINAL: Tampa Bay 6, Detroit 3
#GoBolts win streak hits a season-long six games.
Gourde 2 G
Raddysh PPG, 2 A
Guentzel G, A
Kucherov 2 A
Hagel 4-game goal streak
Vasilevskiy 32 saves
Bring on the Rangers tomorrow.
#GoBolts win streak hits a season-long six games.
Gourde 2 G
Raddysh PPG, 2 A
Guentzel G, A
Kucherov 2 A
Hagel 4-game goal streak
Vasilevskiy 32 saves
Bring on the Rangers tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
FINAL: Tampa Bay 6, Detroit 3
#GoBolts win streak hits a season-long six games.
Gourde 2 G
Raddysh PPG, 2 A
Guentzel G, A
Kucherov 2 A
Hagel 4-game goal streak
Vasilevskiy 32 saves
Bring on the Rangers tomorrow.
#GoBolts win streak hits a season-long six games.
Gourde 2 G
Raddysh PPG, 2 A
Guentzel G, A
Kucherov 2 A
Hagel 4-game goal streak
Vasilevskiy 32 saves
Bring on the Rangers tomorrow.
HEY, HEY IT'S HAGEL: Brandon Hagel now has a four-game goal streak, his second of the season.
He is the only NHL player with more than one four-game goal streak this season.
#GoBolts
He is the only NHL player with more than one four-game goal streak this season.
#GoBolts
November 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
HEY, HEY IT'S HAGEL: Brandon Hagel now has a four-game goal streak, his second of the season.
He is the only NHL player with more than one four-game goal streak this season.
#GoBolts
He is the only NHL player with more than one four-game goal streak this season.
#GoBolts
Carlile is down after a collision with Rasmussen, both players slow to get up
November 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Carlile is down after a collision with Rasmussen, both players slow to get up
Penalty killed at a key time, back to 5-on-5
Now a #GoBolts PK with 10:47 left in the third of a 4-3 game
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Penalty killed at a key time, back to 5-on-5
Vasilevskiy back to back saves early on that power play
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Vasilevskiy back to back saves early on that power play