TAMPA -- Nikita Kucherov scored twice, and the Tampa Bay Lightning recovered for a 5-4 shootout win against the Montreal Canadiens at Benchmark International Arena on Sunday. Kucherov also scored two goals in a 4-2 win at the Florida Panthers on Saturday. He has seven points (four goals, three assists) in a four-game streak.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal NHL game from December 28, 2025 on ESPN.

A savvy trade made by Julien BriseBois two summers ago allows the GM to keep the Lightning competitive for years to come.

Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night.

Holmberg scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens.

The Anaheim Ducks are looking for fewer turnovers and better production on scoring opportunities as 2025 closes.

TAMPA, Fla. — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Anton forsberg stopped 31 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game skid (0-2-2) and get just their third win in nine games (3-4-2).

NHL teams tend to turn over their coaches with great frequency. Jon Cooper has defied that trend with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and hits a historic milestone on Wednesday.

The NHL announced that Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin and Florida forward Anton Lundell have both been fined for different infractions during the Lightning's 4–2 win over the Panthers on Saturday.