Hockey

Apr. 18, 2026

Canadiens and Lightning Set for Heated Playoff Clash

Discipline and explosive offenses will be key as two 106-point teams meet in Eastern Conference First Round

Apr. 18, 2026

Lightning Cautious on Victor Hedman's Return Before NHL Playoffs

Tampa Bay's captain has resumed skating but remains unavailable for the start of the postseason.

Apr. 18, 2026

Lightning's Victor Hedman Remains Out, Cooper Offers Cryptic Update

Tampa Bay's star defenseman has not been ruled out for the playoffs but is not available to play at the moment.

Apr. 18, 2026

Lightning's Hedman 'not available' for start of playoffs

Tampa Bay captain has missed final 15 games of regular season due to personal leave

Apr. 18, 2026

Lightning Look to Avoid Changing of the Guard Against Canadiens

Tampa Bay aims to extend its Finals streak against a dangerous Montreal squad led by rising stars Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Apr. 18, 2026

Lightning face franchise great St. Louis and Canadiens in playoffs

Tampa Bay and Montreal meet in first round with Hall of Famer St. Louis now coaching the Canadiens

Apr. 18, 2026

Lightning and Canadiens Clash in NHL Playoffs Opener

The two Atlantic Division rivals meet in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Apr. 18, 2026

Canadiens' St. Louis Focused on Playoffs, Not Past Lightning Ties

Montreal coach says he has 'zero' emotion toward his former team ahead of playoff matchup.

Apr. 18, 2026

Canadiens' Martin St. Louis Focused on Playoff Run, Not Emotional Ties to Lightning

Former Lightning star and current Canadiens coach says he has 'zero' emotion attached to his old team ahead of playoff matchup.

Apr. 18, 2026

Canadiens 'confident group' entering Eastern 1st Round against Lightning

Montreal won each of last 2 regular-season meetings that had playoff intensity

Apr. 17, 2026

Lightning Looking to Reverse Recent Playoff Disappointment

Tampa Bay has lost in the Eastern Conference First Round in each of the past three seasons, going 1-7 on home ice in that span.

Apr. 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning Chasing Lord Stanley's Cup

Injury returns and hungry NHL veterans fuel playoff push

Apr. 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning Analyst Shares 3 Keys to Playoff Series

Veteran broadcaster Dave Mishkin breaks down the team's strategy ahead of the big matchup.

Apr. 17, 2026

Lightning to Face Canadiens in First Round of Playoffs

Tampa Bay's postseason schedule announced for 2026 Stanley Cup run

Apr. 17, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Tickets, Parties, and Schedule Announced

The Lightning open the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at home against the Montreal Canadiens.

Apr. 17, 2026

Lightning Announce 2026 First Round Playoff Schedule

AdventHealth Presents Upcoming Postseason Series

Apr. 17, 2026

EA Sports Simulation Predicts Canadiens Will Win Stanley Cup

The NHL video game franchise's annual playoff simulation has the Habs defeating the Lightning in the finals.

Apr. 17, 2026

Edmonton Oilers Crush Vancouver Canucks 6-1: McDavid and Savoie Shine

Latvian players make their mark in the NHL as the league sees a rise in global talent.

Apr. 16, 2026

Lightning's Postseason Success Hinges on 4 Key Players

Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Nick Paul, and Charle-Édouard Dastous will need to perform at a high level for Tampa Bay to win another Stanley Cup.

Apr. 16, 2026

Lightning's Raddysh sets franchise goal-scoring record

The 24-year-old forward surpassed Vincent Lecavalier's long-standing mark in Tampa Bay's win over the Hurricanes.