Ben Ebert

Ben Ebert

Joined: Feb 21, 2019

Ben Ebert is a graduate from the University of Southern California with a degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism and is a current Master's Candidate in Northwestern University's Sports Administration program. Ben is the Co-Site Expert for Bolts By The Bay and Co-Host for the CB Sports Podcast.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 6: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on April 6, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning achieve 62 wins with 6-3 victory over Boston

MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 2: Artturi Lehkonen #62 of the Montreal Canadiens pushes a loose puck to the net to score against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on April 2, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning fall 4-2 to hungrier and desperate Canadiens squad

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 30: Braydon Coburn #55 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is checked by Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena on March 30, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning return slow-footed after long four-day break

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 25: Mathieu Joseph #7 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Boston Bruins at Amalie Arena on March 25, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)"n"n

Mathieu Joseph the odd Bolt out in Tampa Bay’s lineup Saturday night

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 09: Tampa Bay Lightning defender Victor Hedman (77) during the first period of an NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 09, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Victor Hedman leaves Saturday’s game after taking hit to head

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 25: Ryan Callahan #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gets ready for the game against the Boston Bruins at Amalie Arena on March 25, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Ryan Callahan should be the Lightning’s 12th forward for the playoffs

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 25: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning walks out to the ice for the game against the Boston Bruins at Amalie Arena on March 25, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Bolts’ break, remaining schedule and impeccable timing

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 25: Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his game winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Amalie Arena on March 25, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning enjoying a mini Spring Break in Florida

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a series win over the New Jersey Devils after Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 21, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning extend head coach Jon Cooper

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 21: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck during an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes on March 21, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Brayden Point reaches career-high 40 goals on the season

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the St Louis Blues during overtime at Amalie Arena on February 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Lightning closeout three-game road trip against Blues

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 21: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) celebrates a goal during the 3rd period of the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 21st, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Will Gourde’s suspension serve as opportunity for Callahan?

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning watches the action from the bench against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on December 4, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lightning defeated the Red Wings 6-5 in a shootout. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Laying down the law: Jon Cooper must be extended by the Lightning

(Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Bolts face the storm-surging Hurricanes tonight on the road

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning will face Sabres in 2019 Global Series in Sweden

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game in the second period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Outplayed Lightning steal 5-4 overtime win over Capitals