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A marquee Eastern Conference showdown is on tap for Tuesday night as the Philadelphia Flyers will attempt to go toe-to-toe against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to check out our NHL odds series, where our Flyers-Lightning prediction and pick will be made. What a time to be a Philly sports fan! With the Eagles […]

Ladies and gentleman, hockey is back! Later this afternoon, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets will attempt to shake off some early-season rust as both sides will face off on the ice. Join us for our NHL odds series, where our Lightning-Blue Jackets prediction and pick will be revealed. Coming up short in […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers will open the season with a faceoff at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan. It’s time to look at our NHL odds series and make a Lightning-Rangers prediction and pick. The Lightning lost to the Colorado Avalanche in last year’s Stanley Cup. Now, they will attempt to make […]

The NHL are investigating Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole over recent allegations of grooming and sexual assault. The Lightning defenseman has responded to these allegations in a statement of his own. Cole released a statement through his agent to the media on Sunday night. Cole states, as shared by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, that […]

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole is currently under NHL investigation after being accused of grooming and sexual assault on Sunday. As the league investigates these allegations, Cole will not see any time on the ice. The Lightning released a statement to the media Sunday. The statement, shared by The Athletic’s Joe Smith, confirms that […]

The NHL has launched an investigation into Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole after some harrowing sexual assault allegations were levied against him via social media on Friday. According to Katie Strang, the NHL has been made aware of the social media posts which were posted online on Friday in which an individual accused Cole […]

Tampa Bay Lightning star Brayden Point was given an optimistic injury update from General Manager Julien BriseBois on Wednesday as training camp is set to break. The Lightning GM revealed that Point is back to 100% strength after he was sidelined for much of the team’s playoff run last season, via Eduardo A. Encina. That […]

The Detroit Red Wings selected Filip Zadina sixth overall in 2018. It seemed as if the Red Wings came away with a steal. After all, Zadina wasn’t expected to fall that far. He was considered the best pure goal scorer in the draft. Some had him as possibly the best overall player available. For him […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning locked down Anthony Cirelli on a brand new contract that will pay the forward $50 million over the next eight seasons. It’s a huge deal for Cirelli, who signed on to stay in Tampa Bay for the maximum term of eight years. The deal was first reported by Jeff Marek, who […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning locked up forward Nick Paul to a seven-year contract extension earlier this month. Paul was originally acquired from the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline for Mathieu Joseph and a draft pick. His contract carries a $3.15 million cap hit and comes with a no-trade clause, which becomes a 16-team no-trade […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have already shifted to making sure they can remain competitive in the future following their loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Finals. Last week, the Lightning dealt defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators. In exchange, they landed defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash. So, let’s grade […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning made the tough decision on Sunday to part ways with longtime defenseman and alternate captain Ryan McDonagh. The Lightning are reportedly sending McDonagh to the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers as well as forward Grant Mismash. The trade was announced by the Lightning via Twitter. We have acquired […]

After another remarkable season, the Tampa Bay Lightning came up just short of being 2022 Stanley Cup champions. The team fell to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the Finals, ending their hopes of winning back-to-back championships. Days later, the team continues to deal with the loss, while also looking ahead to the future. […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning were unsuccessful in their quest to win a third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, and now it’s back to the drawing board as they look to return to hockey’s biggest stage for the fourth year in a row. The Lightning face some difficult roster decisions this offseason, and without a lot of […]

The Colorado Avalanche have finally climbed back atop the NHL mountain. They captured the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001 and only the third time in franchise history. Colorado defeated the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to do it, making it that much more impressive. The Lightning […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning came ever so close to completing the coveted three-peat. After losing in six games against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, the Lightning will be looking to bounce back next season and make another push for a championship. The Lightning may be down right now, but they are […]

Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning failed to pull off an incredibly rare three-peat feat in the NHL after losing in six games to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, but that doesn’t mean the Bolts have lost a bit of positivity about their outlook in the 2022-23 NHL season. In […]

Cale Makar is already a legend in the Colorado Avalanche history after winning both the Stanley Cup with the Avs and the Conn Smythe Award as the MVP of the playoffs all in one go in 2022. Speaking of legend, a real one just shared an appreciative message to Makar after his unforgettable campaign. We […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning were hoping to become the next dynasty in the NHL. They had won two straight championships and reached the Stanley Cup Finals for a third straight season. They were the first team to accomplish that since Wayne Gretzky and his Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. But this time, it ended in […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have failed in their quest to win a third straight Stanley Cup. And head coach Jon Cooper’s message to Lightning fans was rather simple. Cooper’s coaching staff joined the 54-year-old coach at the post-game press conference following the loss. His coaching staff accompanied him when they won two consecutive Cups, as […]

The Colorado Avalanche came from behind to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals Sunday night. In doing so, they clinched the franchise’s third championship and first since 2001. After the game, it was announced the Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was the winner of this year’s Conn Smythe Trophy. […]

The Colorado Avalanche have slayed the beast. They have beaten the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Cup. The Avalanche defeated the Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, 2-1. They did so in very impressive fashion. After falling behind 1-0 early in the first period, the Avs […]

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to take care of business on the road in Game 6 and close out the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. We’re back with our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Lightning prediction and pick. The Avs had the chance to take home the Cup on […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning extended the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night after taking down the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5. Back home in Tampa for Game 6, the Lightning will once again have their backs against the wall, hoping to avoid elimination. Jon Cooper’s latest update on star forward Brayden Point doesn’t bode well […]

Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche wasted a golden opportunity to close out the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at home when they lost in Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning Friday night to the tune of a 3-2 score. Things could have turned out much differently and perhaps to the Avs’ favor if not […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink of elimination against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. Ahead of Game 5, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper provided an update on injured forwards Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli. According to NHL.com, Cooper revealed that Point and Cirelli are being considered game-time decisions ahead of […]

The Colorado Avalanche will try to win Lord Stanley’s Cup as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Lightning-Avalanche prediction and pick.   The Avalanche defeated the Lightning in an overtime thriller on Wednesday, setting up the stage […]

The Colorado Avalanche took Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final courtesy of an overtime goal from Nazem Kadri. The goal was not without controversy, however, as the Lightning and head coach Jon Cooper were quick to claim that the referees should have blown the play dead because of a too many men penalty. Avs […]

The Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final over the Tampa Bay Lightning courtesy of a game-winning goal in overtime by Nazem Kadri to win Wednesday’s Game 4. However, there’s now a lot of drama surrounding Kadri’s goal. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper claimed in his postgame press conference that […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have fallen behind three games to one in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. The loss has left Lightning coach Jon Cooper rather displeased. Cooper spoke with the media post-game and had a rather shocking reaction to the winning goal. He began his press conference by speaking about his love for the […]

The Tampa Bay Lighting are on the brink of elimination following Game 4’s overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Lightning did not trail the entire game until it was all over. Just over 12 minutes into overtime, Avalanche center Nazem Kadri beat Andrei Vasilevskiy for the game-winner, as the […]

When the Stanley Cup Finals began, the Colorado Avalanche did not know whether or not Nazem Kadri would be able to play. He suffered a tough injury to his thumb during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The injury required surgery. Many felt it would be too much to overcome in such a short […]

The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from winning the Stanley Cup after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals Wednesday night. The Avalanche did not lead for the entire game, until it was over. Of all players to put the Avs within a win of […]

Game four of the Stanley Cup Final kicks off tonight as the Tampa Bay Lightning play host to the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche currently lead the series 2-1 after winning the first two games at home but the Lightning fought back in game three in a must-win scenario. Tonight is another one of those games […]

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to bounce back after a disappointing Game 3 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With the chance to take a 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, head coach Jared Bednar provided an optimistic update on Nazem Kadri’s injury ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday night. Via Peter Baugh, Bednar […]

The Colorado Avalanche entered the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning looking like the more unhealthy team. That appears to have changed as Game 4 approaches Wednesday night in Tampa Bay. After Tuesday’s skate around, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar updated the status of his star forward Nazem Kadri. Nazem Kadri on Tuesday […]

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews is not a popular man in Tampa Bay right now. After a dirty cross-check on Nikita Kucherov knocked the Lightning star out of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Toews opened up on the play and had a brutally honest reaction. Via Peter Baugh, Toews claims to have not […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back emphatically in Game 3, putting the humiliating 7-0 defeat in Game 2 behind them as they trounced the Avalanche 6-2 on Monday night. Not all went well for the Lightning, however, as Nikita Kucherov sustained a worrying injury in Game 3. Head coach Jon Cooper dropped a mixed bag […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning struck back against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, cruising to a 6-2 victory to make it a 2-1 series lead for Colorado. While there wasn’t much drama when it came to the final outcome, there were some fireworks late in the game. Avalanche defenseman Devon […]