Category: 2025 NHL Playoffs

Brandon Hagel to miss Game 5, Aaron Ekblad suspended two games

By Justin G. | Apr 29th 2025 | 4 min read |

Early in the day at the Tampa Bay Lightning off-day media session, head coach Jon Cooper was asked about the status of forward Brandon Hagel. He didn&...

Some thoughts on the Matthew Tkachuck hit

By Justin G. | Apr 27th 2025 | 7 min read |

So, after what we hope was at least a thorough review, the NHL and it’s Department of Player Safety have determined that Matthew Tkachuk’s...

Lightning at Panthers Game 3 Preview: Just find a way to win

By Justin G. | Apr 26th 2025 | 7 min read |

Game Three: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers (Florida leads series 2-0) Time: 1:00 PM EST Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise TV/Stream/Radio...

Anthony Cirelli's status for Game 2 unknown at this point

By Justin G. | Apr 23rd 2025 | 3 min read |

With Oliver Bjorkstrand already missing their first-round series, the last thing the Tampa Bay Lightning needed was to lose another key forward. Unfor...

Three Questions following the Lightning's Game 1 loss

By Justin G. | Apr 23rd 2025 | 6 min read |

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost Game 1 to the Florida Panthers, 6-2. This was not the case of a close game blown open by empty-net goals at the end. Flor...

Previewing the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers first-round series

By Justin G. | Apr 21st 2025 | 51 min read |

Pre-season, regular season, post-season. It doesn’t matter the season, the Tampa Bay Lighting and the Florida Panthers have played each other in...

What are the Lightning going to miss with Oliver Bjorkstrand not available in Round 1

By Justin G. | Apr 20th 2025 | 6 min read |

On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning made it official as Coach Jon Cooper confirmed that Oliver Bjorkstrand will miss their opening series against the...

A look back before we move forward

By Justin G. | Apr 19th 2025 | 7 min read |

In Gary Bettman’s perfect NHL world, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers would meet in the playoffs every year for eternity. The bracke...

How the 2024-25 Florida Panthers Playoff Roster Was Built

By Justin G. | Apr 19th 2025 | 4 min read |

The Florida Panthers enter their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning as the defending Stanley Cup champions. They also return a roster ...

Taking a look at the Tampa Bay Lightning's first-round schedule

By Justin G. | Apr 18th 2025 | 4 min read |

The NHL released the full schedule for the opening round of the 2025 NHL playoffs on Thursday. Things kick off on Saturday with a couple of Western Co...