Brandon Hagel
Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 2025 Series Recap
Florida is who some feared they are, a sleeping playoff monster awaiting the playoffs to defend their Championship Title. The majority of analysts picked the Lightning to win the series in as few as five games or as many as seven, and the Cats proved them all wrong once again. The Panthers broke open games […]
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NHL Playoff Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 4/28/2025
NHL Playoff Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 4/28/2025
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NHL Playoffs: Lightning Grind Out First Win of Series in Game 3
Down 0-2 in the series and going on the road, the Tampa Bay Lightning knew they had their work cut out for them heading into Game 3. They were dealt another blow Friday night when Brandon Hagel was suspended one game for a late hit on Aleksander Barkov, making him ineligible to play in this […]
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NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning Offense Struggles in Game 2 Loss
Coming off an embarrassing loss in Game One, the Tampa Bay Lightning knew they needed to be a lot better in Game Two to avoid going down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Florida Panthers. They were in most facets of the game, but a weak goal allowed by goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and a […]
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3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Game 2 | 04/24/2025
Tempers flared and boiled over in Game 2 at Amalie Arena. The Panthers took a strong 2-0 series lead on the back of stellar defense that suffocated the Lightning’s offense. Florida fans, while happy with the win, are far more concerned with the status of Barkov, who took a dirty hit from Hagel in the […]
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NHL Playoff Series Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Different year, same first-round matchup, welcome back to the Battle of Florida. The in-state rivalry is back for the fourth time in five years, but slightly different than last year’s. Tampa holds home ice advantage this time around, as they finished second in the division while Florida finished third. The Cats were in the division […]
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NHL Game Preview: Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning with Line Combinations 4/13/2025
Buffalo Sabres (35-37-7, 77 Pts) at Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-8, 98 Pts)Venue: Amalie ArenaDate: Tonight – Sunday, April 13Time: 6:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+, FDSSUN, MSG-BRadio:Buffalo – 550 WGRTampa Bay – 102.5 The Bone DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Buffalo +1.5 ML +230Tampa Bay -1.5 ML -285O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Buffalo Sabres News & Notes: […]
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Brayden Point Scores Two Power Play Goals With Win Over New York Rangers | 04/07/2025
In a push to make the playoffs, the New York Rangers had a tough matchup against one of the best teams in the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning previously came off an unfortunate shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres, with Andrei Vasilevskiy sitting out and Jonas Johansson taking his place. Likewise, the […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate Penguins at Home | 03/25/2025
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — After experiencing a tough break last week from losing two straight games on the West Coast (Tampa Bay Times, 2025), the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back with a much-needed win. Last night, March 25, the Bolts hosted Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amalie Arena and dominated with plenty of […]
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NHL Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Hockey Club with Line Combinations 3/22/2025
Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Hockey Club Venue: Delta CenterDate: Saturday, March 22Time: 5:00 pm ESTTV: ESPN+ / FDSNSUN / Utah16Radio:Tampa Bay – 102.5 The BoneUtah – The KSL Sports Zone 1280 AM / 97.5 FM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Tampa Bay -1.5 +205Utah +1.5 ML -250O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Tampa Bay Lightning News & Notes: […]
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