2022-23 NHL preview: Tampa Bay Lightning

With both the Lightning and Devils gearing up for the second night of a back-to-back and their No. 2 goaltenders getting the nod as a result, tonight's affair in Newark could see a ton of scoring. Read more in our NHL picks below. The Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils are each looking to make it two wins in a row as they face off in Newark…

There's nine games on the NHL schedule today, one of which sees the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-18-4) host the Arizona Coyotes (23-20-3), who are playing their second game in as many nights. It's the second meeting between the two teams this season; Arizona beat the Lightning 3-1 at home on November 28. The Coyotes are sixth in NHL standings for the…

There are nine NHL games on the NHL schedule on a busy Tuesday night. In one of the early games, the surprising Philadelphia Flyers (25-16-6) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-18-5). It's the first meeting between the two teams this season. Philadelphia is second in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division and Tampa Bay is fifth in the…

The Los Angeles Kings (20-10-6), one of the best NHL picks today on the road, visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-17-5) in one of 10 NHL games on the NHL schedule today. Los Angeles, third in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division, is 13-3-1 on the road. The Lightning, fifth in the Atlantic Division, are 11-5-3 at home. Cam Talbot (2.17 GAA, .923…

There are 12 NHL games on a loaded NHL schedule for Thursday night. One of the marquee games sees the Tampa Bay Lightning (15-13-5), fourth in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, host the Vegas Golden Knights (21-7-5), first in the Pacific Division. Vegas beat Tampa 4-3 last March in the most recent meeting between the two teams. Pick:…

It is the first drop of the puck in the 2023-24 NHL season as the Nashville Predators face the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Predators-Lightning prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Nashville Predators finished last year at 42-32-8 and had 92 points. That caused them to sit three points behind the…

Bookmakers see the Norris Trophy as Cale Makar's award to lose. Although Makar isn't an odds-on favorite to be named the best defenseman in the NHL in 2023-24, he's clearly in a tier of his own. Makar is currently sitting at+160 to win the Norris at Caesar's, putting him ahead of a chasing pack that includes Adam Fox (+700), Rasmus Dahlin (+700),…

The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their streak of three straight Stanley Cup Finals come to an unceremonious end this year, as they fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round. The goal remains the same after a long offseason, though: get back to the Cup. The question is: can the Lightning get back to their previous highs? With even more changes…

Mikhail Sergachev will be on the ice whenthe Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs play on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, beginning at 7:00 PM ET. Prop bets for Sergachev in that upcoming Lightning-Maple Leafs matchup are available, so check out our stats to help you. Catch over 1000 out of market NHL…

If the Tampa Bay Lightning are to stave off elimination, they'll need Victor Hedman to be a factor on both ends of the ice. There appears to be value on one of his NHL player props tonight, as our betting picks explain. The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone 0-9 SU in series-clinching games since 2004, but they have a chance to win their first playoff…

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a weird year. After making it to their third straight Stanley Cup Final in 2021-22, the Bolts got off to a strong start and banked enough points in the first few months of the campaign that they could feel comfortable knowing that they'd make it to the postseason for a sixth season on the spin. Thus, you couldn't…

The Tampa Bay Lightning (43-26-6) are back home tonight to welcome in the Washington Capitals (34-32-9) for their final game in March. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET and FanDuel has the Lightning favored at home at -192 with an over/under at 6.5 again. The Bolts were finally able to snap their four-game skid on Tuesday night against the Carolina…

If the Lightning are able to reverse the result of a Sunday shellacking at the hands of the Penguins tonight, Mikhail Sergachev could be a key contributor. Our NHL expert picks provide more information. The Tampa Bay Lightning have dropped five of their last seven, and that includes a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who…

Earlier today, Hardev brought up a few names that the Tampa Bay Lightning may be interested in when it comes to making a deal to strengthen the team. Honestly, the options are limited due to several factors, mainly the lack of cap maneuverability for the Lightning. CapFriendly has them with $719967 in space, so any deal that brings salary in, will…

Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets: GAME# 38 Time: 8:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Canada Life Center Broadcast/Streaming: TSN3, BSSUNX, HULU, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Arctic Ice Hockey DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for the last game of their three-game road trip which, so far, has produced a…

The dynamic duo of Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point have been on fire lately and head to Toronto as underdogs vs. the Maple Leafs. Our NHL betting picks highlight the value on the Lightning's top line tonight. The Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped two straight games in regulation for the first time this season and will try and turn things around…

Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME# 28 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, ROOT-NW, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Davy Jones Locker Room DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 Last season the Seattle Kraken didn't pick up their 16th win until February 11th as they struggled through their inaugural…

Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME# 25 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, BSDET, SNE, SNW, SNP, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Winging it in Motown DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 I can imagine there is a bit of concern for Tampa Bay Lightning fans after yesterday's practice. Yes, no…

The Detroit Red Wings will head south to face off with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Tuesday night. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Red Wings-Lightning prediction and pick. The Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday. Austin Czarnick and Dominik Kubalik scored to help propel the Wings to an early…

Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres: GAME# 21 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Keybank Center Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, MSG-B Opponent SBNation Site: Die By The Blade DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 The Tampa Bay Lightning, who have gotten their season back on track thanks to a nice string of games at home, are back on the road in…

Patrice Bergeron is sitting on 999 career points as the Boston Bruins hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday in Atlantic Division play. Bergeron had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, moving him to within one point of becoming the fourth Bruin with 1000 points. Ray Bourque (1506 points), John…

The Lightning came into the 2021-22 season with sky high expectations thanks to two straight Stanley Cups. There was some concern of a step back because they lost all three pieces of their coveted third line of Blake Coleman, Yanni Gourde, and Barclay Goodrow, but many still expected the Lightning to be competitive. And that they were in the…

TAMPA, Fla. - For a few years now, Mikhail Sergachev has wanted The Lightning defenseman has watched and learned from veterans over the years, from Anton Stralman and Braydon Coburn to Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh. It was a blessing to his development, especially since he entered the league as a 19-year-old. He wasn't rushed. He didn't have to…

Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME #80 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, BSOH, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: The Cannon While trap games, where teams overlook opponents for more compelling match-ups in the near future, are a common thing in sports, I'm not sure trap weeks are a thing. If…

Last season was a bit of a cool-down year for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They had just come off one of the most incredible runs in recent NHL history. Between 2020 and 2022, the Lightning made the Stanley Cup Final three seasons in a row and won two Stanley Cups. They were the first team since the 1984 New York Islanders to make the Final in three…