Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning are just three days away from opening the 2026-27 season, and the final roster picture is beginning to come into focus. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the latest round of roster moves after the Lightning reduced their Training Camp roster…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up their preseason schedule with a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down a strong finish to the exhibition slate, including standout performances from newcomer Benjamin…
Facts Summary The Lightning close out the 2026 preseason tonight in Sunrise against the Florida Panthers, and roster decisions are coming fast as Opening Night approaches. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the latest moves from Training Camp, including the trade of veteran…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning battled back multiple times but ultimately fell 5-3 to the Florida Panthers in their third preseason game. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the night's biggest storylines, including another strong performance from Conor Geekie and a…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning return home tonight for their third preseason game as they host the defending Florida Panthers at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for one of the most anticipated preseason matchups of the year while…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered their first loss of the preseason, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Nashville Predators, but there were plenty of positives to take away from the trip to Music City. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick recaps all the action, including a breakout…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice after their first preseason victory and prepare for Game 2 of the exhibition schedule as they travel to face the Nashville Predators. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the latest developments from Training Camp, including…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026 preseason with a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Arena, and on today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down all the biggest moments from the win. New Lightning forward Ilya Mikheyev wasted no time making…
Facts Summary For the first time in 140 days, the Tampa Bay Lightning are back on home ice as they open the 2026 preseason against the Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for the first game action of the season with the…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning are one step closer to hockey season as Training Camp continues with the team's first scrimmage and the preseason opener just around the corner. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the biggest takeaways from Day 2 of camp, including comments…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for their first official practice of the 2026-27 season, and today's Daily Strike breaks down everything you need to know from Day 1 of Training Camp. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, J.J. Moser, Brandon Hagel, and GM Julien BriseBois as the Bolts…
Facts Summary The 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season officially begins as Training Camp opens at TGH Ice Plex. In today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the biggest storylines heading into camp, including Nikita Kucherov entering the final year of his contract, Brayden Point's offseason…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning officially return to the ice as Training Camp gets underway following Media Day at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for the start of the 2026-27 season with updates from camp, player interviews, prospect…
Episode Description The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens play Game 7 tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The winner moves onto the 2nd round to face the Buffalo Sabres and the loser's season is over. Corey Perry will play in his 12th Game 7, the 5th most all-time. Andrei…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6. Gage Goncalves scored in extra time to become just the 3rd Lightning player with an OT winner in an elimination game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves for his 8th career…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens tonight for Game 5 of this best-of-7 series. Each team has won 2 games each. The Lightning are 19-15 all-time in Game 5s. They are 12-6 on home ice. Nikita Kucherov has been named a Ted Lindsay Award finalist, he's won the award…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 and they trail the series 2-1. Brayden Point scored his first goal this postseason while Brandon Hagel scored his 4th goal in 3 games. Hagel has been on the ice for all 8 goals the Lightning have scored…
Episode Description The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to even the series at a game a piece. Brandon Hagel ties a postseason career record with this 3rd goal, Nikita Kucherov scored his first postseason goal in 17 games and JJ Moser's first postseason goal is the…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to even the series at a game a piece. Brandon Hagel ties a postseason career record with this 3rd goal, Nikita Kucherov scored his first postseason goal in 17 games and JJ Moser's first postseason goal is the OT…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2 of their first round playoff series as they look to even it up. The Bolts are 24-15 all time in Game 2s. Charle-Eduoard DAstous is doubtful for tonight after leaving Game 1 injured. Happy Birthday to D'Astous and Vinny…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning lose Game 1 of their best-of-7 series vs. the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. The Bolts give up 3 power play goals after being shorthanded 5 times. Nikita Kucherov moves into 19th place all-time in playoff scoring, Brandon Hagel has his second multi-goal…
Facts Summary The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning are 12-7 vs. Montreal all-time in the playoffs having won 3-of-4 series including the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Head…