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Our picks for the best and worst from the postseason 📲

Winners and Losers of the Playoffs So Far

Raw Charge: Gone Fishin'

More like gone hiking.

Our experts pick the two teams that will move on to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final 📲

Conference Finals Predictions 🔮

The Lightning make a couple of deals and avoid their one potential arbitration case.

Lightning sign Max Groshev to two-year extension

Who will be the top blue line prospects that get selected in June? 📲

Ranking the Top Defensemen in 2026 Draft 📊

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Lightning Sign Nick Abruzzese To One-Year, Two-Way Deal

Tampa Bay Lightning sign forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract after a 51-point season with the AHL's Syracuse Crunch.

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Lightning Re-Sign Groshev To Two-Year Extension

Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign defenseman Max Groshev to a two-year, two-way extension with an $875K AAV. Get the contract details and analysis.

The veteran defenseman is one of the options out there for teams that don't win the Darren Raddysh sweepstakes.

Lightning Morning News: Could John Carlson be a back-up option if Darren Raddysh heads for greener pastures?

Players who could become bargains on July 1 📲

Underrated Free Agents Available 👀

Not much happening in the Lightning world right now, but there is still plenty going on around the hockey world.

Lightning Morning News: There is a Game Seven tonight

Where things stand after Sabres force Game 7 on Habs 📸

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 👀

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Massive bidding war could cost Lightning top unrestricted free agent this summer

Paying players for breakout seasons is risky business, but that might be the industry the Tampa Bay Lightning will need to get into if they want to retain the s

A couple of days ago, we brought up the fact that the Tampa Bay Lightning had a decision to make on a couple of their prospects. The draft rights to Kaden Pitre and Jan Golicic are set to expire on...

Lightning Morning News: Prospect makes college decision

It's no secret that Brayden Point had a season to forget for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2025-26. Few forwards have been as automatic and consistent as the forme

Brayden Point made his offseason stance crystal clear for Lightning

Speculating about free agents, Toronto cans their coach, and the Rookie of the Year is crowned.

Lightning Morning News: Could Eeli Tolvanen be on the Lightning's free-agent radar?

Where everything stands after Avs eliminate Wild

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

One spot up for grabs to round out Conference Finals

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

Trocheck and Knies are among the players that could be moved 📲

Stars Who Could Be Traded the Draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning probably weren't going to go after Charlie Coyle, the 34-year-old forward who finished the season with Columbus. Now, it looks like no one is going to get the chance.

Lightning Morning News: Another free agent is off of the market

Much like his Tampa Bay Lightning Opening Night teammates, Mitchell Chaffee's season ended in disappointment. Unlike most of them, Chaffee's year ended in Syracuse instead of Tampa.

Lightning Morning News: Will Mitchell Chaffee be back?

One of the quickest ways to inject skill into an NHL lineup is to target another team's disgruntled young players via trade. In that vein, it's going to be a tr

Lightning could target possibly disgruntled Flyers forward after tough season

Matthews and McDavid are among the trade storylines we're watching 📲

Trade Storylines You Should Be Thinking About

We check in on some prospects for the Tampa Bay Lightning today.

Lightning Morning News: Tampa Bay has decision to make on two prospects

All 32 picks projected after the Leafs and Sharks move up to first and second picks 📲

Mock Draft After 2026 Draft Lottery 🔮

😨 Is Pittsburgh letting Malkin go? 🦈 Are the Sharks shopping 1st-round pick? 📲 Tap in for more rumors analysis

Buy or Sell the Latest Rumors

When teams with high expectations fail to make noise in the playoffs, it's natural to wonder whether or not big changes are coming. After a fourth straight earl

NHL insider suggests Lightning could trade this top player

Latest picture after Mother's Day games 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 🧊

5 trade fits for Lightning winger if long-term deal can't be reached 📲

Kucherov Landing Spots📍

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Atlantic Notes: Moser, Mignosa, Carrick

Notes from the Atlantic including a Lightning defenseman off to the Worlds, Sam Carrick is very close to returning, and more.

Wrapping up some news from around the hockey world.

Lightning Morning News: J.J. Moser is heading home (for the World Championships)

Okay, not everyone, but the #TradeKuch discussion has gotten louder over the last week.

Nikita Kucherov is a MVP finalist...and everyone wants to trade him

7 expectations likely to come to fruition after lottery 📲

Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

There aren't many high-end free agents coming in the NHL this summer. This Tampa Bay Lightning skater could be the best of the bunch, according to one of the nation's top hockey columnists.

Top national analyst lists Lightning player as best available NHL free agent

The three finalists have been announced for the Hart Memorial Trophy for the 2025-26 season. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid Named Hart Trophy Finalists

Connor McDavid headlines candidates for 2026 MVP 📲

NHL Hart Trophy Finalists 👑

Declan Carlile is heading to Switzerland to play for his country. Other news from around the word of hockey below!

Lightning Morning News: Tampa Bay defenseman heading to World Championships

Good morning NHL fans! Thanks so much for taking the time to poke your head in and have a little java on ice with us here at BoltsByTheBay.com today. NHL playof

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Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh has emerged as a key power‑play piece, with Tampa Bay viewing him as a long‑term part of its blue line.

Latest On Darren Raddysh's Pending Free Agency

🍁 Leafs come away with the biggest prize 🦈 Sharks building strong, young squad 📲 Tap-in for more analysis

Draft Lottery Winners and Losers

A few notes across the hockey world to get your morning started. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Morning Notes: Hedman, Rutherford, Owen Sound

What every lottery team should do with their first selections 📲

Trade or Keep 1st-Round Picks 🤔

A tough fact of life is that lessons aren't typically learned by winning. It's the trials and tribulations--the situations that leave dirt under our nails and b

NHL should be worried after Lightning learned valuable lessons against Canadiens

Potential No. 1 pick could go to Toronto at the 2026 NHL Draft

Updated Scouting Report on Gavin McKenna 🍁

Nick Suzuki, Anthony Cirelli and Brock Nelson named as candidates for best two-way forward this season

NHL Selke Trophy Finalists 💪

League raising ceiling to above $100M for first time in history

2026-27 NHL Salary Cap 🤑

Cirelli, Nelson, and Suzuki named finalists for the 2025-26 Selke Trophy, honoring the NHL's top defensive forward.

Anthony Cirelli, Brock Nelson, Nick Suzuki Named Selke Trophy Finalists

The Big Swede details his journey off of the ice as he dealt with the mental hardships of the game and life.

Victor Hedman opens up about his absence from the Lightning

The offseason is underway for the Tampa Bay Lightning while one of their divisional rivals had a good day.

Lightning Morning News: Toronto Maple Leafs win draft lottery

People who don't know anything about the sport of hockey know at least one thing about it: the players are capital-t Tough. They are allowed to fight whenever t

Victor Hedman deserves a ton of credit for speaking openly about mental health

Who's taking the Conn Smythe Trophy home in June? 📲

Ranking Top Contenders for Playoffs MVP 🏆

Toronto will get No. 1 pick on June 26. Full results here 📲

Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery 🍁

Latest from Tampa Bay: Brisebois speaks on Raddysh extension talks, Kucherov future, O'Reilly OHL MVP award win

Lightning Notes: Raddysh, Kucherov, O'Reilly

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed in a statement that he stepped away from the team for mental health reasons.

Victor Hedman Announces Leave Of Absence Was For Mental Health

Defenseman could go in the top three picks 📲

Draft Scouting Report on Chase Reid

This early start to the off-season is getting a bit repetitive.

State of the Blog Update and Summer Plans

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The Tampa Bay Lightning didn't fold against the upstart Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Not by any stretch. It's being widely heralde

Lightning's flaws wouldn't vanish by adding Auston Matthews

Where things stand after Canes' OT win on Monday

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture 🖼️

Taking stock of top prospects in the upcoming draft ➡️

NHL Mock's Biggest Movers 🔄

Habs Beat Lightning 4-3 in Round 1 👀

Montreal eliminates Tampa Bay despite having fewest shots in a win in NHL playoff history

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket after Canadiens beat Lightning 📲

Round 2 Picture Taking Shape 👀

Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews headline our list 📲

NHL Trade Block Big Board for May 2026

Taking stock of the field as we enter the second round of the postseason 📲

Ranking Every Team Left in the Playoffs 📊

Habs Eliminate Lightning

Newhook's heroics give Canadiens Game 7 win to set up Round 2 matchup vs. Sabres

The Lightning won Game Six by playing just a touch reckless. They need to bring that same energy to Game 7 if they want to beat the Canadiens.

Play it like a road game: Canadiens at Lightning Game Seven Preview

Fresh look after Hurricanes' dominant win in Round 2 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Let's stroll down memory road and rank some Game 7s for the Tampa Bay Lightning before they take on the Montreal Canadiens.

Updating the Tampa Bay Lightning Game 7 Rankings

The NHL Broadcasters Association has had two opportunities to honor Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper with the Jack Adams award to date. They have anoth

Jon Cooper is victim of this trait as another Jack Adams loss looms

Our picks for teams that will move on to the Conference Finals 📲

B/R NHL Staff Second-Round Predictions 🏒

Lightning Tied 3-3 With Habs ⚡

Tampa Bay forces Game 7 with 1-0 OT thriller win on the road

🚨LIGHTNING FORCE GAME 7

Gage Goncalves plays hero to give Tampa Bay 1-0 OT win over Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs attempted to poach Julien BriseBois from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Maple Leafs Denied Permission To Interview Julien BriseBois

There could be some alterations to the Mammoth's forward group as they look to stave off elimination at home in …

Injury Notes: Hayton, McBain, Paul, Ehlers, Nikishin

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Latest On Victor Hedman, Charle-Edouard D'Astous

Victor Hedman is nearing a return from injury and Charle-Edouard D'Astous is likely to return for Game Six tonight

Jon Cooper, Dan Muse and Lindy Ruff named as candidates for top NHL coach of the year

Jack Adams Award Finalists 🏆

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Jon Cooper, Dan Muse, Lindy Ruff Named Jack Adams Finalists

Lightning head coach Jon Cooper, Penguins head coach Dan Muse, and Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff were named Jack Adams Finalists

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Lightning at Canadiens Game Six Preview: Just win

Ah...the first must-win game of the season. The Lightning have to win or it's over.

Latest look after Wild, Ducks advance to next round 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

The Oilers' captain will be thinking about his future after yet another playoff failure 📲

Trade Destinations for McDavid in 2027 📍

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Lightning lose at home to Canadiens, 3-2, face elimination

The Lightning's good just wasn't good enough as the Canadiens had an answer for everything they did.

🤔 Will Sens move Brady? ✈️ Could Jets trade Hellebuyck? 📲 Tap in for more rumors analysis

BS Meter on Tkachuk and Other NHL Rumors 🌡️

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Lineup Notes: Paul, Hayton, Blomqvist

The latest updates across the NHL playoff lineups on Nick Paul, Barrett Hayton, and Joel Blomqvist. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Habs Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Bolts

Montreal takes the hard-fought win after tit-for-tat Game 5 in Tampa Bay

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Appreciating (one of) Tampa Bay Lightning's unheralded blue line staples

In a sport where careers can balloon to full size and pop in less than 12 months, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh continues to leave an undeniable

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▪️ Andrei Vasilevskiy, ▪️ Ilya Sorokin ▪️ Jeremy Swayman

Vezina Trophy Finalists 📝

One player from every team that took a big leap during the 2025-26 season 📲

Bolts' Most Improved Player 📈

Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy named 2025-26 Vezina Trophy finalists. A look at the stats behind the NHL's top goalies.

Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman, Andrei Vasilevskiy Named Vezina Trophy Finalists

Notes regarding a trio of rookie defensemen: Nikishin back skating, D'Astous a game-time decision, Bonk a lineup consideration

Defense Notes: Nikishin, D'Astous, Bonk

This series has been close. No, like really, really close. Taking a look at the numbers between the Bolts and the Habs.

Canadiens at Lightning Game Five Preview: It's been Even Steven so far

Notes from around the hockey world including more progress for Victor Hedman, Ridly Greig's hearing date has been set, and more.

Evening Notes: Hedman, Foster, Saarinen, Greig, Davidson

Sara Civian checks the vibes on all 16 teams in the postseason 📲

Stock Up on the Bolts in the Playoffs 📈

Bruins stay alive to push series to game 6. Full updates here

Latest Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket

The NHL has revealed this year's finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid Named Ted Lindsay Award Finalists

Celebrini, two others make shortlist for most outstanding player as voted by NHLPA

Ted Lindsay Award Finalists

Four teams that make sense for winger after Sens playoff elimination 📲

Brady Tkachuk Trade Packages📦

Following their 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a little more relaxed in their post-game interviews. Coach Jon Cooper in particular was in a good mood...

Game Four Post Game Interviews: "He's the hottest player in the league"

Latest on brackets and top storylines 📲

Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

A late second period goal from Jake Guentzel sparked a three-goal run that allowed the Lightning to tie the series.

Brandon Hagel's late goal completes Lightning come back in 3-2 win over Canadiens

Lightning Knots Series Up 🪢

Tampa Bay wins Game 4 against Habs after overcoming 2-0 deficit

For the third straight game it took bonus hockey to settle the outcome between the Canadiens and Lightning

Quick Cap: Lightning drop Game 3 in overtime to Canadiens on Hutson's winner

Canadiens Win Game 3 in OT 😮‍💨

Montreal goes up 2-1 in series after taking down Lightning

Lightning Respond in 1P ⚡

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There is a POINT in Game 3 🚨

Concerns for every team not in the postseason 📲

Panic Meter for Non-Playoff Teams 😰

Why Gavin McKenna could become another Panarin and other comparisons 📲

Pro Comps for Top Prospects 🤝

Potential moves for the clubs that missed out on the postseason📲

Trade Ideas for Lottery Teams 💡

Updated schedule and best plays from April 24 📲

Latest NHL Playoff Bracket 👀

The Lightning and Canadiens are tied at one game a piece as the series shifts to Montreal.

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Two games down and no closer to knowing who is better

The Lightning swap playoff emergency backups with their AHL affiliate. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Lightning Reassign Brandon Halverson, Recall Harrison Meneghin

Latest injury notes from around the NHL: Dickinson GTD, Lazar would replace; Holmberg still week-to-week, Zuccarello and Trenin GTD

Injury Notes: Oilers, Lightning, Wild

Why Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff deserve your attention 📲

Who Should Go No. 1 at This Year's Draft? 🤔

Our takes on every series so far of the 2026 postseason 📲

Overreaction on Bolts-Habs Series 🤯

Brandon Hagel drags the Lightning into the fight as they even the series on Moser’s OT goal

Lightning return favor with 3-2 overtime win over Canadiens

Canadiens-Lightning Highlights

04/21/2026

Updated picture and schedule after April 21

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket ✍️

Sleep Taunt After NHL Fight 😵

Hitting 'night, night' from the penalty box 🎥

Habs-Lightning Chirp War 🤬

Corey Perry going after everyone in the penalty box 🎥

Chaos Erupts in Habs-Bolts 😱

Headlocks, fights, this one's got it all 🎥

The latest playoff lineup updates on Declan Carlile, Scott Sabourin, and Noah Hanifin. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Lineup Notes: Carlile, Sabourin, Hanifin

The Crunch will start their Calder Cup journey in Cleveland. Can they carry their regular season success into the playoffs?

Syracuse Crunch playoff schedule set

The Tampa Bay Lightning aren't expecting captain Victor Hedman to return to the ice in their first round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Lightning's Victor Hedman Doubtful For First Round

Game Two: Montreal Canadiens (1-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, ESPN2, 102.5 FM…

Time to find the better in them: Canadiens at Lightning preview

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 20 📲

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 💥

US-born gold medalist goalie could be leaving Winnipeg in the Summer 📲

Connor Hellebuyck Trade Landing Spots 📍

Even in the post-season, the Tampa Bay Lightning are having to deal with injuries.

D’Astous injury leads to opportunity for young defensemen

Injury and lineup updates from around the league as Game 2s kickoff tonight. Read more at Pro Hockey Rumors.

Lineup Notes: Zub, Kleven, Hyry, Hintz, Bunting, D'Astous

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 19 📲

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 🏒

Jon Cooper bemoaned his team’s “stupidity” while Ryan McDonagh thought the penalties were “unacceptable”.

Game One Post Game Interviews: “I had a problem with us.”

Fourteen-year wait for playoff hockey turns into massive party in Buffalo 📲

Sabres Fans Finally Taste Playoff Bliss 🤩

Biggest Conference Finals Upset Ever?

Breaking down Avs surprising loss vs. Knights

TRENDING ON B/R

Players Who Could Be Bought Out

Bleacher Report9h

Ranking Draft's Top Centers 🔢

Could a Nurse for Rielly Trade Happen?

New NHL Mock Draft 📝

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Cassidy Calls Out Knights 🗣️

Bleacher Report19h

Biggest Conference Finals Upset Ever?

TRENDING ON B/R

Montreal Canadiens v Toronto Maple Leafs

Players Who Could Be Bought Out

Bleacher Report9h

Ranking Draft's Top Centers 🔢

Could a Nurse for Rielly Trade Happen?