The Lightning Daily Strike Podcast starts every day with the latest info on the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 5 minutes or less you’ll hear from the Lightning coaches and players, Dave Mishkin’s game highlights, interesting stats & figures on the Bolts, news & notes, Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears updates plus this date in Lightning History.
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Ottawa Senators tonight and they could clinch a playoff berth for the 8th straight season with a win tonight. They can clinch a berth if they lose but they would need help. Nikita Kucherov is riding a 9-game win streak while Oliver Bjorkstrand became the 7th Lightning player to score 20-goals this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning started their 4-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. Nikita Kucherov regains the NHL scoring lead with 2 assists, Jake Guentzel is tied for the team lead in goals and Ryan McDonagh reached 2,000 career blocked shots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning begin a 4-game road trip tonight at the New York Islanders as their magic number sits at 4 to clinch a playoff berth. Nikita Kucherov earned the NHL's #1 star of the week while Ryan McDonagh is one blocked shot from 2,000 in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will practice today before they depart for New York where they'll face the Islanders on Tuesday night to begin a 4-game road trip. The Bolts signed 2 college players who will begin their pro careers in Syracuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-3 to sweep their 3-game home stand. Nikita Kucherov had another 4-point night, Brayden Point scored 2 goals and Jonas Johansson made 35 saves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning the New York Islanders in a Saturday matinee. The Bolts are looking to win all 3 games on this home stand after outscoring Pittsburgh and Utah 14-1 in the first two games. Ryan McDonagh will be honored before the game for this 1,000th game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning shutout the Utah Hockey Club 8-0 as Ryan McDonagh gets 2 assists in his 1,000th game, Nikita Kucherov has a 4-point night plus Jake Guentzel and Oliver Bjorkstrand both score 2 goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Utah Hockey Club tonight as Ryan McDonagh will play in his 1,000th game and Mikhail Sergachev returns to Amalie Arena for the first time since his trade to Utah last summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 as Anthony Cirelli scores 2 goals in his 500th game and Nikita Kucherov reaches 100 points for the 5th time in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight to start a 3-game home stand. The Bolts have lost 2 straight but have played very well at home in 2025. Anthony Cirelli will play in his 500th career game while Ryan McDonagh plays in game 999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose in Vegas 4-2 to finish their 3-game road trip with 1 win. Nick Paul scored his 21st goal and Nikita Kucherov got his 30th goal to give the Lightning four 30-goal scorers this season. The Bolts return home to start a 3-game homestand on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 6-4 in their first ever game vs. the Utah Hockey Club. Brayden Point had 2 goals, Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel had the other two. Brandon Halverson was recalled and made his first NHL start stopping 19 shots. The Bolts are in Vegas where they'll play the Golden Knights tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Hockey Club for the first time in franchise history. The Bolts are riding a 3-game win streak as they face former Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gage Goncalves scores the shootout winning goal in the 4th round as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 3-2. Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli scored the goals while Andrei Vasilevskiy picked up his 33rd win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning start their 3-game road trip in Dallas tonight looking to build off their 2-game win streak. Emil Lilleberg will play in his 100th game tonight, Jake Guentzel is tied for the NHL lead in power play goals and Andrei Vasilevskiy has more shutouts against Dallas then any other team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed a day off yesterday after their 2-nothing shutout of the Flyers. The Lightning are now 31-1-1 when leading after 2 periods and they've only given up 2 power play goals this month in 26 chances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning shutout the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 behind Andrei Vasilevskiy's 21 saves. Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel were the goal scorers as the penalty kill went 5-for-5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. The Bolts have lost both previous game to Philly in shootouts this season. The Lightning are coming off a 6-2 dominating win over the Bruins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 while holding them to just 12 shots in the game, and no shots in the 2nd period. Anthony Cirelli set career-highs in goals and assists, Brandon Hagel set a career-high in goals and Nick Paul got his 20th goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Boston to wrap up their 3-game road trip against the Bruins. The Bolts have lost 3-straight games and held an 'intense' practice on Friday to get their game back. Gage Goncalves is looking to score in his 3-straight game while Nikita Kucherov practiced after missing Thursday night's game with an illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 4-3 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers. It's their 3rd straight loss although they got a point in this one. The Lightning got goals from Gage Goncalves, Zemgus Girgensons and Cam Atkinson. The Lightning will wrap up their 3-game road trip on Saturday night in Boston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight looking to end their 2-game losing streak. No update on Nikita Kucherov's status after he left Tuesday's game in the 3rd period. Andrei Vasilevskiy has had success vs. Philly and the Bolts power play is among the best on the road this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 4-1 in Carolina to start their 3-game road trip. Gage Goncalves was the lone goal scorer for the Bolts, his 3rd of the season. Victor Hedman returned to the lineup while Nikita Kucherov left after 2 periods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning begin a 3-game road trip tonight vs. the Carolina Hurricanes which sees them play 6 of their next 7 games on the road. Oliver Bjorkstrand was practicing on a line with Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel plus Jon Cooper is hopeful Victor Hedman can play tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return to practice today before boarding a plane to Carolina where they face the Hurricanes on Tuesday night to start a 3-game road trip. No update on Victor Hedman who is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury. Both the Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears win and on this date in Lightning history, Vinny Lecavalier was named captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's 7-game home win streak was snapped in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Bruins. The Lightning start a 3-game road trip on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins today looking for their 9th straight win at Amalie Arena. Brayden Point is riding a 4-game point streak, Brandon Hagel is 5 points from his career high and Andrei Vasilevskiy has 30-wins for the 8th straight season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning overcome a 5-3 deficit to win 6-5 over the Buffalo Sabres. Jake Guentzel get his 2nd hat trick of the season while Oliver Bjorkstrand gets the game-winner in his first game with the Bolts after being traded on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning traded for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand before the NHL Trade Deadline. They host the Buffalo Sabres tonight and both Gourde and Bjorkstrand are expected to be in the lineup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 as Victor Hedman, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov all had 3-point nights. The Bolts scored the fastest two opening goals in an NHL game this year at 97 seconds. Victor Hedman moved into 20th place in most points by a defenseman in NHL history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
