Following the Four nations face-off event, the NHL returns from its midseason break Saturday. With no team pulling away in its division, the NHL is primed for an exciting second half of the season. Here are three things to look out for over the next two months. Playoff Race Uncertainty …
Read More »Blackhawks Defeat Lightning for Momentum Shift
The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night at Amalie Arena. The 4-1 victory ended the Blackhawks’ seven road game-loss streak. The last time they came out victorious on the road was Dec. 9, Anders Sorensen’s first win as an NHL coach. Strong Start …
Read More »Lightning Look to Keep Rolling Against Rebuilding Chicago
The Tampa Bay Lightning (28-15-6) are set to take on the Chicago Blackhawks (14-29-4) on Friday night at the United Center in Chicago. This matchup pits one of the league’s perennial contenders against a team deep in rebuild mode. https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1882533767425786153 The Foundation The Lightning enter the game riding a three-game …
Read More »Lightning Down Blue Jackets 3-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-14-2) defeated their division rival Columbus Blue Jackets (15-25-9) 3-1 on Thursday evening. The low-scoring affair was Tampa’s fourth win against Columbus this year moving the Lightning ahead in the season series 4-3. https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1385421919843987462?s=20 Columbus struck first when defenseman Seth Jones scored on a power play …
Read More »Gourde’s Second Effort Lifts Bolts Over Canes in OT
There were just over two minutes to play in overtime when Tampa Bay Lightning winger Alex Killorn stole the puck along the boards and centered a backhand pass to the slot for center Yanni Gourde. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek rejected Gourde’s initial shot but failed to freeze the puck …
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