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Game Fifty-six: Seattle Kraken (25-29-4) at Tampa Bay Lightning (31-20-4) Time: 6:00 PM EST Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa TV/Stream/Radio: FDSNSUN, KHN, KONG, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -258 Know the Opponents: Davy Jones’ Locker Room Things couldn’t have lined up better for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they return to action after the 4 Nations Face… Source … [Read more...] about Kraken at Lightning Game Preview: Back to the grind

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of moves on Saturday as they sent Jesse Ylonen back to Syracuse and recalled goaltender Matt Tomkins. Much like Gabriel Fortier earlier in the week, Ylonen was recalled for just a day and didn’t appear in any games. Tomkins is likely to dress as the back-up for tomorrow’s game against the Seattle Kraken. For Tomkins it’s the fourth time … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning recall Matt Tomkins

So, how was the break for everyone? We’re not going to lie, it was nice to have a few nights off from writing, but now we’re back for the stretch run. The 4 Nations Face-Off was fun (and made all-star games boring by comparison), and it appears the Lightning participants made it through without any serious injuries. With that tournament behind us, everyone can focus on the … [Read more...] about Lightning Morning News: Getting back into the groove

The turnstile continues on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster. Gabriel Fortier was reassigned to Syracuse on Thursday, but on Friday, they recalled his Crunch teammate Jesse Ylonen. The 25 year-old forward was brought into the organization this summer after Montreal decided not to tender him a contract. In 47 games with the Crunch, Ylonen has 8 goals and 17 assists. The Lightning … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning recall forward

For 68 minutes, Team USA kept the best player in the NHL under wraps. Even by his own admission, Connor McDavid was not having a great game as the American defense locked him down and gave him zero operating space with the puck. Unfortunately for American hockey, all McDavid needs is one shot, and after an overtime coverage breakdown by Team USA, McDavid was alone in the slot, … [Read more...] about McDavid’s overtime winner is the difference as Canada tops United States