Skip to main content

Lightning

Latest news and updates about the Lightning

RSS Feed

Lightning vs. Devils: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (17-11-2) and the New Jersey Devils (17-12-1) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey is projected to be a tight contest. The Lightning have -116 moneyline odds to win against the Devils (-104) in the game, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in on ESPN+ as the Lightning and the Devils take the ice. Lightning vs. Devils Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 4 reads

The One Where the Lightning’s Offense Returns: Lightning Canadiens Recap

It was only a matter of time until the Tampa Bay Lightning found their scoring touch. After two consecutive shutouts, the moment came early as Brayden Point beat Jakob Dobes on a breakaway just 2:27 into their game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning would add two more goals in the period, and three more the rest of the way to pick up the 6-1 victory, snapping their four-game losing streak. Joining Point in the scoring column was Pontus Holmberg, Nikita Kucherov, Charle-Edouard ...

From Raw Charge | 3 months ago | 7 reads

Canadiens vs. Lightning Top Six Minutes: Montreal loses an immature game to Tampa Bay

Well for anyone worried the Canadiens wouldn’t be up for this game, Brendan Gallagher is sparring with Zemgus Girgensons before the opening puck drop. First period It’s still a surprise how quickly the top line can create chances out of seemingly nothing. They just turned a contested puck at the goal line into two point-blank chances, with Juraj Slafkovský again doing the hardest work. The second line hits the ice and puts together something similar. All that, and it’s ...

From Eyes On The Prize | 3 months ago | 6 reads

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann suspended one game for high sticking

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have to sit and watch Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks. The NHL's department of player safety announced on Tuesday, McMann's been suspended for one game for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand on Monday night. Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended 1 game for high sticking #GoBolts forward Oliver Bjorkstrand. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/UKpkqo2LpB — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) December 9, 2025 ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Canadiens vs. Lightning: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 29: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Start time:  7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Lightning region: The Spot Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The Montreal Canadiens will play the first of four games versus the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, a series that could potentially determine which of the teams qualifies for the playoffs. The Atlantic Division remains tight, with the Detroit Red Wings jumping from fourth to firs...

From Eyes On The Prize | 3 months ago | 1 read

Game Review: Maple Leafs lock down 1-0 lead, continue winning streak over Lightning

For the most part, this 2-0 victory followed the Maple Leafs’ formula that led to their regular-season division title success in 2024-25. It also pulled the Leafs within two points of the current division lead, despite all of their trials and tribulations this season. The first period saw Tampa Bay generally carry the play, as […] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs lock down 1-0 lead, continue winning streak over Lightning appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Will Steven Stamkos Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on December 9?

When the Nashville Predators face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday (at 9:30 PM ET), is Steven Stamkos going to score? We have stats and info to help you make the right bet here. Steven Stamkos Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Avalanche Anytime Goal Odds: +300 (Bet $10 to win $30.00 if he scores a goal) Stamkos Goals Betting Stats In every contest Stamkos has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under the prop total. In 28 games played this season, Stamkos h...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 5 reads

Keep it Simple: Lightning at Canadiens Preview

Game Thirty: Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-2) at Montreal Canadiens (15-10-3) Time: 7:00 PM Location: Centre Bell, The Paris of North America TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, TSN2, RDS, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning +105 Know the Opponents: Habs Eyes on the Prize Look, there is no reason to get too crazy with a preview today. Simply put, the Lightning have to do what they haven’t been able to do since the NHL took their goal away against Pittsburgh – score...

From Raw Charge | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Canadiens vs. Lightning: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch

Game 29: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Start time:  7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Lightning region: The Spot Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ It looked like this was going to be the year that the Tampa Bay Lightning’s run as a perennial playoff team would come to an end. They began the season 1-4-2 to sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. Then they rattled off five wins a row. It’s been a season of wild mome...

From Eyes On The Prize | 3 months ago | 6 reads

Canadiens vs. Lightning NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 9

Are you looking for an edge on the upcoming Montreal Canadiens-Tampa Bay Lightning matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 9? Best bets tips are available in this article, so take advantage before the 7 p.m. ET start. Best Canadiens vs. Lightning Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Cole Caufield, Canadiens +145 16 G in 28 GP Jake Guentzel, Lightning +175 14 G in 29 GP Nick Suzuki, Canadiens +190 8 G in 28 GP Nikita Kucherov...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Lightning swap young defensemen in trade with Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning made their first trade of the year, and while it might be considered a minor one, they bring some potential offense on the blue line into the system. Prior to their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced that they had acquired defender Ethan Samson from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Roman Schmidt. The trade brings Schmidt’s tenure with the organization to a close. A rugged defender with size, the 22-year-old showed some potential over th...

From Raw Charge | 3 months ago | 5 reads

Lightning shutout for second game in a row, fall to Maple Leafs, 2-0

The Tampa Bay Lightning did many, many things well in their 2-0 loss to the Toronto Maples Leafs. They did the things that usually lead to wins. The only thing they didn’t do was score a goal. For the second straight game, Jonas Johansson did his job as he allowed just one goal, and for the second straight game he wasn’t rewarded for his efforts. Despite a valiant charge in the third period, the Lightning couldn’t equalize, and a late empty-net goal sealed their fate. It was a solid start...

From Raw Charge | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Flyers trade prospect Ethan Samson to Lightning

The Philadelphia Flyers capped off their Monday night by making a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning and it featured two young AHL defensemen moving around the Eastern Conference. Announced by the team, the Flyers have traded 22-year-old defenseman Ethan Samson to the Lightning for also 22-year-old defenseman Roman Schmidt. Both defensemen are right handed but bring a whole lot of different energy to the ice. TRADE ALERT: We have acquired defenseman Roman Schmidt from Tampa Bay in ex...

From Broad Street Hockey | 3 months ago | 6 reads

Tampa Bay Lighting place Andrei Vasilevskiy on IR

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to carry on without their starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. The team announced on Monday, Vasilevskiy has been placed on the injured reserve, , and at this time, his injury is a complete mystery.  The Russian netminder last played on Dec.2 against the New York Islanders when he allowed two goals. He's since been ruled day-to-day and then missed games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Islanders on Saturday, and will miss his third in a row against ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #29 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Despite their rollercoaster of a season to date, the Maple Leafs could pull within two points of the top spot in the Atlantic Division with a regulation win over the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Scotiabank Arena (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Victor Hedman on the challenge presented by the Leafs:  They’re […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game #29 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Craig Berube on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Tampa: “He’s lost a little bit of his jump and tenacity, but at the same time, it’s a little bit of ice time and opportunity, too”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, head coach Craig Berube discussed inserting Calle Jarnkrok into the lineup in the place of Nick Robertson, the struggles on the power play, swapping in Dakota Mermis for Philippe Myers on the blue line, and the challenge against the Lightning. What went into the decision to swap Calle […] The post Craig Berube on scratching Nick Robertson vs. Tampa: “He’s lost a little bit of his jump and tenacity, but at the same time, it’s a little bit of ice time ...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 0 reads

Jon Cooper on entering ‘crunch time’ for picking Team Canada’s Olympic roster: “I can’t stress enough the work that’s going into picking this team… The decisions are excruciatingly tough”

Ahead of Leafs vs. Lightning, Tampa head coach Jon Cooper discussed his team’s injury situation, former Leaf Pontus Holmberg, and Team Canada’s preparation for the 2026 Olympics. How has your team handled the avalanche of injuries it has faced? Cooper: If you take away a little bit of a disastrous start — we won one […] The post Jon Cooper on entering ‘crunch time’ for picking Team Canada’s Olympic roster: “I can’t stress enough the work that’s going into picking this team… The decisions are...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Big time back-to-back: Lightning at Maple Leafs Preview

Game Twenty Nine: Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) at Toronto Maple Leafs (13-11-4) Time: 7:30 PM EST Location: Scotiabank Arena, The Big Smoke TV/Stream/Radio: Scripps, NHL Network, Amazone Prime (in Canada), TVAS, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -120 Know the Opponents: Pension Plan Puppets When the schedule wizards threw together their matrix, they probably thought that this would make for a pretty nice match-up. Little did they know that it would be a bat...

From Raw Charge | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Monday, December 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs play on Monday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and the oddsmakers give the edge to the away team (-122) over the host (+102). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Lightning (-122) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+102) Total: 6 Best Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NHL...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Maple Leafs vs. Lightning: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Toronto Maple Leafs (13-11-4) have -121 moneyline odds to win when they host a projected close matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2), who have +101 moneyline odds. The contest on Monday starts at 7:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena on NHL Network. You can watch on NHL Network as the Maple Leafs take on the Lightning. Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Game Info & Odds When: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: NHL Network Live Stream: Fubo Where: Scotiabank Are...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Islanders Back-to-Back Gameday: Eyes on the Cats

It wasn’t pretty (other than Ilya Sorokin’s saves and Calum Ritchie’s cheeky finish), but the Isles pulled it off again to collect two regulation points and stun the Lightning in Tampa. Their march against recent Cup winners and their back-to-back weekend continues early this evening with a visit to the Panthers. Florida is also playing […]

From Lighthouse Hockey | 3 months ago | 4 reads

Lightning shutout by Sorokin in 2-0 loss to Islanders

For the second time in a week, Ilya Sorokin had the Tampa Bay Lightning’s number. After he stopped 27-of-28 shots in the Lightning’s 2-1 loss on December 3, he was even better on Saturday night, denying all 32 shots they threw at him in a 2-0 win. Calum Ritchie broke the scoreless tie in the third period and Casey Cizikas sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Jonas Johansson, making his second start in a row, stopped 17-of-18 shots. Johansson started in place of Andrei Vasilevskiy, who m...

From Raw Charge | 3 months ago | 5 reads