Analysis

Nov 15, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) and Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) battle for the puck in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars Preview

Brandon Hagel’s Price Tag Keeps Rising

Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

San Jose Sharks @ Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Preview

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Time for Lightning to Go “All in” Again

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Tampa Bay Lightning @ Vancouver Canucks Preview

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Victor Hedman’s Offense Starting to Come Around

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

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Tampa Bay Lightning @ Winnipeg Jets Preview

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Minnesota Wild Preview

MONTREAL, CANADA - DECEMBER 17: Cal Foote #52 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to play the puck during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on December 17, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Cal Foote Facing Uncertain Future After Perbix Extension

Mar 6, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on a shot from Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson (90) during the third period at United the Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Chicago Blackhawks

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Perbix #48 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Buffalo Sabres at Amalie Arena on November 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Nick Perbix Signs Two Year, $1.125m Extension

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Brayden Point Ending 2022 on a Major Heater

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Lightning Making a Habit of Scoring Early

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Cirelli’s Return Having Impact Down the Lineup

Nov 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Barré-Boulet (12) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Barre-Boulet deserves to stay in the lineup, for now

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Mikhail Sergachev Looking at Career Season

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Perbix #48 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Buffalo Sabres at Amalie Arena on November 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Hot and Cold Starts After Thirteen Games

Nov 1, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates after he scores a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kucherov Riding Seemingly Effortless Hot Start

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 15: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a press conference prior to Game One of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena on June 15, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

TB Lightning: Quantifying the impact of an earlier than expected salary cap increase

Oct 18, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates with the puck as Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (49) defends during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning Struggle After First Week, But Panic Isn’t Necessary

Sep 30, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) skates against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing Lightning Defenseman Nick Perbix Ahead of His NHL Debut

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Fleury and Myers Holding it Down on Defense

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Predicting the 2022-23 Final Standings in the Eastern Conference

TORONTO, ON - MAY 10 : Mikhail Sergachev #98 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fires a puck up ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 10, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Lightning 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty images)

Breaking Down the 5 Bolts Who Need to Step Up Most in the 2022-23 Season

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3 Biggest Questions For Last Week of Lightning Pre-Season