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Injury updates after #GoBolts practice:
* Victor Hedman now in the probable range, as long as all is well in the morning
* Brayden Point is questionable, so he’s at least close if he doesn’t play tomorrow
* Ryan McDonagh still not ready
* Erik Cernak still week to week
* Victor Hedman now in the probable range, as long as all is well in the morning
* Brayden Point is questionable, so he’s at least close if he doesn’t play tomorrow
* Ryan McDonagh still not ready
* Erik Cernak still week to week
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Injury updates after #GoBolts practice:
* Victor Hedman now in the probable range, as long as all is well in the morning
* Brayden Point is questionable, so he’s at least close if he doesn’t play tomorrow
* Ryan McDonagh still not ready
* Erik Cernak still week to week
* Victor Hedman now in the probable range, as long as all is well in the morning
* Brayden Point is questionable, so he’s at least close if he doesn’t play tomorrow
* Ryan McDonagh still not ready
* Erik Cernak still week to week
Victor Hedman leads the post-practice stretch and receives a resounding round of stick taps, pretty good sign he’s ready for a return tomorrow #GoBolts #TBLightning
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Victor Hedman leads the post-practice stretch and receives a resounding round of stick taps, pretty good sign he’s ready for a return tomorrow #GoBolts #TBLightning
Controversial call crushes #GoBolts third-period comeback against Penguins as #TBLightning star gets benched then returns to spur the rally. But was controversial overturned last-minute goal the right call? "In the spirit of the rule that's a goal all day"
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Controversial call crushes Lightning third-period comeback - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning lost a game on Thursday that was highlighted by some late-game controversy that saw a tying goal wiped out in the final minute.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Controversial call crushes #GoBolts third-period comeback against Penguins as #TBLightning star gets benched then returns to spur the rally. But was controversial overturned last-minute goal the right call? "In the spirit of the rule that's a goal all day"
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Curtis Douglas talked dropping the gloves with @erikerlendsson.bsky.social at the end of the first period!
#PITvsTBL
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December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Curtis Douglas talked dropping the gloves with @erikerlendsson.bsky.social at the end of the first period!
#PITvsTBL
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Curtis Douglas and Boko Imama (a former #TBLightning draft pick) square off as soon as they step on the ice
December 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Curtis Douglas and Boko Imama (a former #TBLightning draft pick) square off as soon as they step on the ice
#TBLightning starters
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
Moser-Raddysh
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Santini, Finley, Vasilevskiy, Point (IR), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Hedman (IR)
Penguins starters
Hayes-Crosby-Rust
Wotherspoon-Karlsson
Jarry
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
Moser-Raddysh
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Santini, Finley, Vasilevskiy, Point (IR), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Hedman (IR)
Penguins starters
Hayes-Crosby-Rust
Wotherspoon-Karlsson
Jarry
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#TBLightning starters
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
Moser-Raddysh
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Santini, Finley, Vasilevskiy, Point (IR), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Hedman (IR)
Penguins starters
Hayes-Crosby-Rust
Wotherspoon-Karlsson
Jarry
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
Moser-Raddysh
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Santini, Finley, Vasilevskiy, Point (IR), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Hedman (IR)
Penguins starters
Hayes-Crosby-Rust
Wotherspoon-Karlsson
Jarry
Jonas Johansson leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts host Pittsburgh tonight
December 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Jonas Johansson leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts host Pittsburgh tonight
As expected, #GoBolts D Max Crozier has been activated off injured reserve, clearing the path for his return tonight after missing the past eight games #TBLightning hosting Pittsburgh
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
As expected, #GoBolts D Max Crozier has been activated off injured reserve, clearing the path for his return tonight after missing the past eight games #TBLightning hosting Pittsburgh
Ryan McDonagh finds the stability he sought with an unexpected contract extension to keep him with the #TBLightning for three more years "If guys like McDonough can't get in the Hall of Fame, then not sure why we would have a Hall of Fame" #GoBolts
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McDonagh finds the stability he sought with unexpected contract extension - LightningInsider.com
Ryan McDonagh signed an unexpected contract extension to remain with the Lightning for three more years, keeping him where he wants to be.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ryan McDonagh finds the stability he sought with an unexpected contract extension to keep him with the #TBLightning for three more years "If guys like McDonough can't get in the Hall of Fame, then not sure why we would have a Hall of Fame" #GoBolts
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McDonagh on surprise negotiations “It was (BroseBois) decision to start the talks, and I was really encouraged to hear that, because I was kind of dead set on just letting the season play out and see where it goes from there. So, it wasn't a long negotiation.” #GoBolts
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
McDonagh on surprise negotiations “It was (BroseBois) decision to start the talks, and I was really encouraged to hear that, because I was kind of dead set on just letting the season play out and see where it goes from there. So, it wasn't a long negotiation.” #GoBolts
#GoBolts have called up G Brandon Halverson, team takes the ice in about 15 minutes so we’ll see what’s up with the goaltending situation #TBLightning
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#GoBolts have called up G Brandon Halverson, team takes the ice in about 15 minutes so we’ll see what’s up with the goaltending situation #TBLightning
Brayden Point has been added to the injured reserve list for #GoBolts , though at this point it's more procedural for roster flexibility as he's eligible to come off at any time (provided he doesn't get moved to LTI, which at this point isn't the case)
December 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Brayden Point has been added to the injured reserve list for #GoBolts , though at this point it's more procedural for roster flexibility as he's eligible to come off at any time (provided he doesn't get moved to LTI, which at this point isn't the case)
#TBLightning returned to the ice on Tuesday following a two-game respite looking rejuvenated just not quite as engaged as they were before the mini-break while closing out a road trip at the Islanders #GoBolts
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Lightning returned to work rejuvenated, but not quite as re-engaged against Islanders - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning looked like a team that returned from a two-day respite rejuvenated but not re-energized against the Islanders.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
#TBLightning returned to the ice on Tuesday following a two-game respite looking rejuvenated just not quite as engaged as they were before the mini-break while closing out a road trip at the Islanders #GoBolts
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Brandon Hagel named the No. 2 Star of the Week by the NHL after leading all goal scorers with 6 and shots with 17, to go with eight points and a plus-9 rating #GoBolts #TBLightning
December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Brandon Hagel named the No. 2 Star of the Week by the NHL after leading all goal scorers with 6 and shots with 17, to go with eight points and a plus-9 rating #GoBolts #TBLightning
Good afternoon #GoBolts fans
On Nov 1 #TBLightning sat 15th in the East at 5-4-2 and 12 points
On Dec 1, Tampa Bay sits tied for first in the East at 16-7-2 record and 34 points
On Nov 1 they were last in Atlantic 6 points out
On Dec 1 they're in first and have a 4 point lead
On Nov 1 #TBLightning sat 15th in the East at 5-4-2 and 12 points
On Dec 1, Tampa Bay sits tied for first in the East at 16-7-2 record and 34 points
On Nov 1 they were last in Atlantic 6 points out
On Dec 1 they're in first and have a 4 point lead
December 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Good afternoon #GoBolts fans
On Nov 1 #TBLightning sat 15th in the East at 5-4-2 and 12 points
On Dec 1, Tampa Bay sits tied for first in the East at 16-7-2 record and 34 points
On Nov 1 they were last in Atlantic 6 points out
On Dec 1 they're in first and have a 4 point lead
On Nov 1 #TBLightning sat 15th in the East at 5-4-2 and 12 points
On Dec 1, Tampa Bay sits tied for first in the East at 16-7-2 record and 34 points
On Nov 1 they were last in Atlantic 6 points out
On Dec 1 they're in first and have a 4 point lead
There were a lot of numbers pouring out of the #TBLightning game on Saturday afternoon - such as five, nine, 15, 13 and 11 - but the #GoBolts latest victory and dominant showing in New York is definitely brought to you by the number seven bit.ly/3M9oRlI
The number of the day for the Lightning in New York was seven - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning improved their winning streak to seven games with a dominant defensive showing against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
There were a lot of numbers pouring out of the #TBLightning game on Saturday afternoon - such as five, nine, 15, 13 and 11 - but the #GoBolts latest victory and dominant showing in New York is definitely brought to you by the number seven bit.ly/3M9oRlI
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#TBLightning starters
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Lundmark, Point (inj), Hedman (LTI), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Crozier (IR)
New York starters
Berard-Laba-Brodzinkski
Borgen-Soucy
Shesterkin
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Lundmark, Point (inj), Hedman (LTI), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Crozier (IR)
New York starters
Berard-Laba-Brodzinkski
Borgen-Soucy
Shesterkin
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#TBLightning starters
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Lundmark, Point (inj), Hedman (LTI), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Crozier (IR)
New York starters
Berard-Laba-Brodzinkski
Borgen-Soucy
Shesterkin
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Lundmark, Point (inj), Hedman (LTI), McDonagh (IR), Cernak (IR), Crozier (IR)
New York starters
Berard-Laba-Brodzinkski
Borgen-Soucy
Shesterkin
Before the #GoBolts drop the puck today in New York, a reminder that today is Small Business Saturday which means it's a great day to support my (very) small business of one. If you have not signed up for Lightning Insider, then today is a good chance bit.ly/40TlwL0
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November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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#TBLightning hit the road on Friday to begin a three-game trip and #GoBolts brought their backpack to help guide them through the trails of Detroit and extend winning streak to a season-long six games to open multi-point division lead
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Lightning bring their backpack with them to start road trip - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning hit the road for a three-game trip and brought along their backpack with them to start things out with a win in Detroit.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#TBLightning hit the road on Friday to begin a three-game trip and #GoBolts brought their backpack to help guide them through the trails of Detroit and extend winning streak to a season-long six games to open multi-point division lead
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#TBLightning starters
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Point (inj), Finley, Lundmark plus all in IR - Crozier, Cernak, Hedman, McDonagh
Detroit starters
Compher-Rasmussen-Appleton
Bernard-Docker/Johansson
Gibson
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Point (inj), Finley, Lundmark plus all in IR - Crozier, Cernak, Hedman, McDonagh
Detroit starters
Compher-Rasmussen-Appleton
Bernard-Docker/Johansson
Gibson
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#TBLightning starters
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Point (inj), Finley, Lundmark plus all in IR - Crozier, Cernak, Hedman, McDonagh
Detroit starters
Compher-Rasmussen-Appleton
Bernard-Docker/Johansson
Gibson
Holmberg-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Point (inj), Finley, Lundmark plus all in IR - Crozier, Cernak, Hedman, McDonagh
Detroit starters
Compher-Rasmussen-Appleton
Bernard-Docker/Johansson
Gibson
#GoBolts recall D Simon Lundmark ahead of today’s noon game in Detroit, gives #TBLightning seven defenseman for the road trip. Former 2nd round pick of Winnipeg, played in 15 games with Syracuse this season 25 years old, 6-2, 190, RH shot
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#GoBolts recall D Simon Lundmark ahead of today’s noon game in Detroit, gives #TBLightning seven defenseman for the road trip. Former 2nd round pick of Winnipeg, played in 15 games with Syracuse this season 25 years old, 6-2, 190, RH shot