Emil Heineman and Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout, and the New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Stadium Series jerseys celebrate the connectivity between the NHL club and the city it represents. That includes the pirate folklore.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman faces elbow surgery Monday, sidelining him until February 2026. Despite this setback, he's expected to be ready for Sweden's Olympic team. Hedman, a decorated defenseman,

The Lightning might be sliding a little bit, having dropped each of their past three games. However, thanks to a seven-game win streak that just before this most recent stretch, Tampa sits atop the Atlantic Division, just ahead of the Boston Bruins.

A veteran core, a wave of opportunity, and a coach who knows exactly how to balance both as Jon Cooper explains what really drives the Tampa Bay Lightning's chemistry.

William Nylander is set to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, a significant boost for the team. Despite a minor injury, Nylander's return strengthens Toronto's offense,

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Victor Hedman is set to undergo elbow surgery on Monday, sidelining the Tampa Bay Lightning's captain until February but paving the way for the hulking defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.

The last time a team qualified for the NHL playoffs in a full 82-game season with less than 90 points was in 2006-07 when Minnesota had 87 points. But with so much parity, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper believes we could see even lower numbers to qualify this season.