Nick Perbix
What Has Keyed the Lightning’s Turnaround to Start 2024?
- Lauren Burg
- February 3, 2024
Since the calendar flipped to 2024, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Their 9-3 record, 8-1 after the first week, has catapulted them into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race after a rocky start to this season. With 50 games in the books and only […]
Read MoreNHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | 01/27/2024
- Sara Schlechtweg
- January 28, 2024
The New Jersey Devils fell 6-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in their final game before the all-star break. They mounted a strong performance in the first and third periods, but a poor showing in the middle frame cost them an important two points in the standings. With the loss, the Devils dropped to 24-20-3, […]
Read MoreQuick Strikes: Cooper Reaches 500 Wins, Unlikely Overtime Heroes & Stamkos Makes Power Play History
- Lauren Burg
- January 18, 2024
Fresh off of a losing road trip to begin 2024, the Tampa Bay Lightning came home on a mission to start a winning streak that would vault them back into playoff contention. It wasn’t easy, but with one game remaining in this current four-game home stand, they have accomplished what they set out to do. […]
Read MoreNHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning| 01/12/2024
- Sara Schlechtweg
- January 12, 2024
Despite a strong effort from a depleted lineup, the New Jersey Devils dropped the first game of their road trip 4-3 in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Devils controlled play for much of the night but couldn’t complete the comeback and earn the second point in overtime. With the loss, the Devils dropped […]
Read MoreTampa Bay Lightning 2022-2023 Season Review
- Lauren Burg
- May 27, 2023
Heading into the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning had high expectations after falling just short of capturing their third consecutive Stanley Cup. While they struggled late in the regular season and even during the playoffs, there were definitely things to celebrate. Going forward into another difficult offseason, it’s important to remember the good times […]
Read MoreLightning in Unfamiliar Territory after Blowing Two Straight Games
- Lauren Burg
- April 26, 2023
Closing out games for the Tampa Bay Lightning was pretty close to perfect over the last three to four seasons. When it came to the postseason, they were money from 2020 to 2022. Since defense and goaltending are a staple of many championship teams, it’s no secret that ability to shut things down late contributed […]
Read MoreGame Preview: Lightning vs. Penguins
- Nik Shermeto
- February 26, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning today at PPG Paints Arena at 6 PM. The Lightning are currently 37-17-4, while the Penguins are 28-21-9. The game will be able to be viewed on NHL Network, AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, and Bally Sports Sun. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak will serve his second game […]
Read MoreLightning Beginning to Answer Coach Cooper’s Call For Better Play on Road
- Lauren Burg
- January 21, 2023
The Tampa Bay Lightning are firmly in a playoff spot right now, but that wasn’t always the case thanks to an average, at best, road record. About two weeks ago, following a particularly bad 4-2 loss in Winnipeg that dropped the team to 9-9-0 away from Amalie Arena, coach Jon Cooper challenged his team to […]
Read MoreLightning Extend Defenseman Nick Perbix
- Lauren Burg
- January 2, 2023
The Tampa Bay Lightning helped their blue line by extending rookie defenseman Nick Perbix two more years. First reported by the Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) on Twitter, Perbix and the Bolts agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth an AAV of $1.125 million. Perbix, 24, has appeared in 29 games with the Lightning […]
Read MoreThree Things the Lightning Should Be Thankful For
- Lauren Burg
- November 26, 2022
Coming off three straight Stanley Cup Final appearances, Tampa Bay Lightning fans are probably spoiled. It’s no secret many expected more from the team throughout the first month and a half. The Bolts currently sit at 11-7-1 and in the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. However, they are only four points behind Toronto for second […]
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