When you have to write 82+ recaps over the course of the season, there are times you hope for the dramatic narrative to develop at some point during the game so that the job is a little easier. Early in the third period, with the score tied at twos between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks, it looked like that easy narrative was unfolding in front of us. A … [Read more...] about Lightning lose late to Blackhawks, 3-2
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Maple Leafs, Raptors adjust game times to avoid conflict with Blue Jays in World Series
The Raptors’ home opener against Milwaukee was moved from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Maple Leafs’ game against Buffalo was moved from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m.. … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Raptors adjust game times to avoid conflict with Blue Jays in World Series
Girgensons Could Return This Weekend
Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday, notes Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. The veteran has yet to play this season due to an undisclosed injury sustained in the preseason but was a regular on the fourth line in 2024-25. His pending return was believed to be part of the impetus in sending Conor Geekie to the minors on … [Read more...] about Girgensons Could Return This Weekend
Larkin’s overtime goal lifts Red Wings past Lightning, 2-1
DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway 3:36 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night. Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored his first NHL goal during the first period. It was also the first career point for the 20-year-old Swedish defenseman. Larkin assisted on Sandin-Pellikka's goal and has at least one point in … [Read more...] about Larkin’s overtime goal lifts Red Wings past Lightning, 2-1
2026 NHL Winter Olympic Send-Off Event Canceled
The NHL is looking forward to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. However, the news we are here to report, is that they are canceling a previously planned event related to the Olympics. The NHL was planning on a send-off event prior to the Olympics from the home of the New York Islanders on Long Island, the UBS Arena, but has decided to cancel said event. Let’s break down … [Read more...] about 2026 NHL Winter Olympic Send-Off Event Canceled