Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Boston Bruins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: October 13th, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
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Tampa Bay Lightning kick off NHL season with home opener against Senators
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Tampa Bay Lightning kicks off the 2025-26 NHL season against the Ottawa Senators at Benchmark International Arena tonight. Before the puck drops, Bolts fans can experience the return of the blue carpet walk, live entertainment, happy hour pre-game specials, and many more, Benchmark International Arena said. Festivities begin at 3:45 p.m. with the … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning kick off NHL season with home opener against Senators
Panthers extend Jonah Gadjovich’s contract on his birthday, securing him through 2027-28
Gadjovich has six goals and three assists in 84 games over parts of three seasons with the Panthers He also had two goals — one of them against Toronto in a Game 7 win — and an assist in last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs. … [Read more...] about Panthers extend Jonah Gadjovich’s contract on his birthday, securing him through 2027-28
Lightning can’t find their Thunder, start the season 0-2
After a historic preseason run in which the Lightning were one win away from an undefeated preseason slate, they have started the regular season by heading in t … [Read more...] about Lightning can’t find their Thunder, start the season 0-2
Some more thoughts on…the start of the season
Well now. This isn’t exactly what we were expecting out of the gates, now was it? The Tampa Bay Lightning are two games into the season, and for the first time under Jon Cooper’s tenure, they are still searching for their first win. That’s right, not since Steven Stamkos was a rookie and Barry Melrose was behind the bench have the Lightning woken up to see 0-2 next to their … [Read more...] about Some more thoughts on…the start of the season