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The NHL Texas expansion race is officially underway, but the NHL flagship store still falls short.

Cabo Verde’s historic 2026 World Cup debut became a global sensation, connecting Tampa Bay, international fans, and the unifying power of sports.

The Florida Panthers wasted no time reshaping their future, making three major roster moves in less than 24 hours. It officially signaled the end of Sergei Bobrovsky’s remarkable era in Sunrise. On the clock First, the Panthers traded the rights for a winger, AJ Greer (17G, 32P, +14 in 78 games), to the Anaheim Ducks to bring back a brutal defenseman, Radko Gudas. His addition to the lineup will create the most penalized group in the NHL. Together with Sam Bennett, Brad March

Lightning and Panthers enter a critical postseason race. With the NHL season coming to an end and the Stanley Cup finding a new residency in North Carolina with the Hurricanes franchise, what does that mean for Florida hockey?

Hockey on the Beach earned international recognition as a Top 10 selection in the Continental Americas rankings by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), highlighting the podcast’s growing impact in sports storytelling.

Originally written for Tampa Bay Sports Journal. The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed a productive offseason week filled with celebrations, milestones, and plenty of conversation about the NHL’s biggest awards. The headlines began with Jon Cooper finally capturing the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Coach of the Year. In many ways, it felt long overdue. Cooper’s Case After 14 seasons behind the Lightning bench, two Stanley Cup championships, three Eastern Conference titles, and year

Seven-time ZhHL champion Maria Batalova discusses Agidel’s title run, leadership, and her decision to enter the 2026 PWHL Draft as she pursues a move to North American women’s hockey.

Originally written for Tampa Bay Sports Journal. For the fourth consecutive postseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning failed to survive the first round. But unlike previous playoff exits, this one appeared different – and far more alarming. In recent years, Tampa Bay could point to the overwhelming force of the Florida Panthers, a team that bullied opponents with tireless forechecking, physicality, and playoff intensity, en route to dominating the league. This time, however, the se

Lightning Alumni Glen Metropolit on the Lightning vs Montreal series and Bell Centre.

Game 6 in Montreal had everything you expect from playoff hockey – pace, chaos, turnovers, and elite goaltending. But for Tampa Bay, structural issues continue to chase them. To start, lineup decisions raised questions. Crozier was left out, and D’Astous was back in after missing four games. With Brayden Point (one goal) and Anthony Cirelli’s (two assists) offensive struggles, the coaching staff doesn’t seem to have any interest in changing anything. There is no presence near

Tampa Bay Lightning lose Game 3 in overtime to Canadiens as defensive breakdowns and poor discipline, and put the Bolts behind in series

The Tampa Bay Lightning are reeling after a punishing four-game road trip. This stretch didn’t uncover new weaknesses—it put all existing issues under a glaring spotlight. Losing three of four—2-4 in Buffalo, 2-6 in Ottawa, 1-2 in Montreal, and 2-1 in Boston—reveals all the cracks. The first-round opponent and dates remain uncertain, but serious concerns must be addressed before the playoffs begin. Key Takeaways 1. The Lightning can’t get through the Buffalo Sabres and Montr

The Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a slow start and rallied with four unanswered goals to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4–2 on Kids Day, despite missing Nikita Kucherov due to illness.

The Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes are fading fast. With just 69 points in 67 games and falling further behind in the Eastern Conference, the defending back-to-back champions now find themselves outside the playoff picture after a tough road loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

With a background rooted in Russian figure skating and decades of on-ice experience, Coach Tasha Zagorodnikova has become known in Tampa for a biomechanics-driven approach that emphasizes efficiency, balance, and movement awareness over traditional, drill-heavy training.

Inside the journey of a Michigan Tech forward, Buffalo Sabres prospect, and Hobey Baker nominee. Recently, Stiven Sardarian crossed the 100-point milestone and was named the best forward in the CCHA Division of NCAA hockey. A Buffalo Sabres prospect and standout player for Michigan Tech, Sardarian’s path to success has taken him from youth hockey rinks in Russia to the world's most competitive college leagues. His story includes early struggles, difficult transitions, and th

The Lightning are searching for consistency as Nikita Kucherov leads the way. The Tampa Bay Lightning remain one of the NHL’s most dominating teams, but recent performances have exposed both their strengths and weaknesses as the NHL season moves toward the playoffs.

A Closer Look at the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Recent Struggles, from leadership to defensive issues.

Journey From Cactus Ice to the NHL: Meet Auston Matthews Youth Hockey Coach, Boris Dorozhenko

Tampa Bay Lightning win, Nikita Kucherov records 700th NHL assist after the Olympic break