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Kucherov Hat Trick Powers Lightning Past Sabres 8-3 — 3dNikita Kucherov scored a natural hat trick in the third period as Tampa Bay beat Buffalo 8-3, answering a Sabres comeback that had cut the Lightning’s four-goal lead to one. John Carlson recorded a goal and four assists to reach 800 career points, while Brandon Hagel scored twice.

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Jared Kim Carlson piling up points on the way to 800 while Hagel scored twice shows how deep this team is.

Lightning expected to face Sabres without Point — 5dBuffalo hosts Tampa Bay in the teams’ first meeting of the season as the Sabres look to rebound from inconsistent play and home-ice struggles. Tampa enters without injured forward Brayden Point, while previews favor the Lightning based on their stronger overall and even-strength performance.

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Scheifele’s last-second goal lifts Jets past Lightning 4-3 — 6dMark Scheifele scored on a 5-on-3 power play with 1.6 seconds left to give Winnipeg a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, after the Jets surrendered a three-goal lead in the third period. Winnipeg extended its winning streak to three games with three power-play goals, while Pontus Holmberg scored twice in the Lightning’s comeback before the late winner.

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Rachel Meyers Tampa's comeback fell short because they took too many penalties at the worst time.

Lightning Rally Past Wild 4-3 in OT — Nov 8, 2026The Tampa Bay Lightning erased a 3-1 third-period deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime, with Nikita Kucherov scoring the power-play winner. Jake Guentzel scored twice as Tampa Bay snapped Minnesota’s three-game winning streak, though the Wild extended their points streak to eight games.

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Jared Kim Kucherov's OT power play goal was the perfect way to snap Minnesota's win streak.

Morrissey Practices in Regular Jersey as Jets Host LightningSports — Nov 7, 2026Josh Morrissey returned to a regular practice jersey, putting him in contention to return as the Jets face Tampa Bay after two straight wins; Winnipeg also recalled defenseman Henry Thrun amid uncertainty on the blue line, while Elias Salomonsson is away for personal reasons. The Lightning arrive after an overtime win and are playing the second half of a back-to-back.

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Lightning Beat Blackhawks, Improve Home Record to 8-0 — Nov 4, 2026Brayden Point scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2, extending their home winning streak to seven games. Nikita Kucherov had two assists in his first home game since requesting a trade, citing poor communication with the team.

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Kucherov reportedly requests trade from Lightning — Oct 30, 2026Nikita Kucherov informed teammates and the Lightning he will not re-sign and wants a trade, Elliotte Friedman reported, citing multiple sources.

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Dana Whitfield Trading him might bring back useful pieces but it feels like the end of an era in Tampa.

Garth Brooks’ Sevens Network agrees to buy Nashville FM frequency — 4dGarth Brooks’ Sevens Network has agreed to buy Nashville’s 100.1 FM frequency, pending FCC approval, and plans to launch a country station featuring artists across generations, with an emphasis on serving the local community and elevating women in country music. Lightning 100’s alternative format is expected to continue on other frequencies after the move.

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Book traces how Xerox PARC created the GUI yet lost the PC industry — Nov 6, 2026Dealers of Lightning argues that breakthrough invention and commercialization are separate skills, so a firm can fund genius and still lose the future it builds.

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Four Adults Hospitalized After Lightning Strike Near SchoolWeather — Oct 30, 2026Four adults were hospitalized after lightning near El Mirage Elementary’s bus drop-off; all were conscious, and a fire captain said none were directly struck.

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Elena Vasquez Glad no kids were hurt but those adults need to watch the weather better around schools.

Lightning Defeat Red Wings 4-2 After Detroit's Six-Win Stretch — Nov 3, 2026The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, with Tampa favored after a strong home stretch and a more productive offense. Detroit enters on the second night of a back-to-back; analysts see its scoring and unsettled goaltending as key obstacles, though its recent form keeps the matchup competitive.

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Stamkos scores shootout winner to lift Predators past Lightning 5-4 — Oct 30, 2026Steven Stamkos tied the game late and scored the shootout winner as the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4. The win came amid reports that Nikita Kucherov had requested a trade; he still assisted on three Tampa Bay goals.

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Lightning Arresters Protect Homes, Industries From SurgesBusiness — Oct 17, 2026Lightning arresters protect residential and industrial electrical systems from lightning strikes and voltage surges by directing excess current safely to the ground. Common options include lightning rods, surge-protection devices, and arresters for high-voltage transmission lines.

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Derek Foss Factories need these on their lines more than homes do because one bad surge can shut everything down for hours.

Lightning set to face Avalanche FridaySports — Oct 22, 2026The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at 9 p.m. ET, with Colorado favored despite Tampa Bay’s stronger early-season record. The game’s over/under is set at 6.5 goals.

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Kucherov Sets Lightning Points Record — Oct 23, 2026Nikita Kucherov passed Steven Stamkos to become the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time points leader, recording his 1,138th point with an assist against Utah. He reached the mark in far fewer games than Stamkos, underscoring his remarkable scoring pace.

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Wisconsin Hiker Revives Boyfriend Twice After Lightning StrikeWeather — Oct 18, 2026In Wisconsin, Eva Broderick revived her boyfriend, Nick, twice with CPR after a lightning strike during a hike; rescuers took about 50 minutes to reach them, and the couple later married. In a separate Florida incident, Aaron and Clare Walegna survived a lightning strike after bystanders called 911 and helped Clare, and both were hospitalized with injuries.

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Red Wings Goalie Gibson Leaves Game With Lower-Body Injury — Nov 4, 2026Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left Tuesday’s game against the Lightning with a lower-body injury after allowing two goals in the first period. The injury’s severity is unclear; Daniil Tarasov relieved him, and Detroit may call up a goalie from AHL Grand Rapids if Gibson misses time.

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Simashev’s OT Winner Lifts Mammoth Past Lightning 5-4 — Oct 25, 2026Dmitri Simashev scored his first two NHL goals, including the overtime winner, as the Utah Mammoth rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4. Nikita Kucherov also made history, becoming Tampa Bay’s all-time points leader with 1,138 career points.

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Kucherov Reportedly Requests Trade From Lightning — Nov 2, 2026Winnipeg’s prolonged losing streak has intensified calls for a roster shakeup, but NHL insider Darren Dreger says a coaching change is not yet imminent as the team works through defensive and execution problems. Nikita Kucherov’s reported trade request has fueled speculation about destinations including Minnesota, though his future and the possibility of a deal remain uncertain.

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Holmberg posts career-high four points in Lightning win over Jets — Oct 30, 2026Pontus Holmberg posted a career-high four points as Tampa Bay beat Winnipeg 6-4 and went 6-0 at home, tying a franchise record to start a season.

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Rachel Meyers Holmberg picking up four points was the difference maker for sure. Lightning stay perfect at home while Winnipeg keeps struggling to find wins.

Lightning visit Vegas as Golden Knights ride three-game win streak — Oct 20, 2026Tampa Bay visits Vegas Tuesday for an early-season matchup between two winning teams, with the Golden Knights carrying a strong home record and Jack Eichel leading their attack while Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel pace the Lightning. Betting previews are split on the goals total: some expect an offensive game and favor the over, while another points to both teams’ defensive numbers and backs the under.

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Lightning, Jets scheduled for Tampa matchupSports — Oct 27, 2026Seth Jones had three assists, including two on the power play, as Florida beat Winnipeg 5-1. The Jets are also scheduled to visit Tampa Bay on Oct. 29, while a separate preview highlighted Jones’ scoring and assist totals ahead of Florida’s matchup with Winnipeg.

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MacKinnon’s four points fuel Avalanche’s 6-3 win — Oct 24, 2026Nathan MacKinnon’s goal and three assists powered Colorado to a 6-3 win over Tampa Bay, snapping the Avalanche’s two-game skid and ending the Lightning’s three-game winning streak. Mackenzie Blackwood made 31 saves, while Jake Guentzel scored twice for Tampa Bay.

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Dana Whitfield Tampa looked strong with Guentzel's two goals but their streak ends because the defense couldn't contain MacKinnon at all.

Lightning erase two-goal deficit, beat Canucks 4-2 — Oct 17, 2026Nikita Kucherov scored twice as Tampa Bay rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Vancouver 4-2, moving him within three points of Steven Stamkos’ franchise scoring record. Jake Guentzel scored the go-ahead goal, while Vancouver ended its six-game road trip without a win.

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