Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli preview the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-game trip to California that begins tomorrow in Anaheim. Plus Nikita Kucherov is the NHLs #1 star for the week and Jon Cooper is set to coach his 1,000th game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No story defined the Tampa Bay Lightning more in 2025 than their rivalry with the Florida Panthers. From the Panthers' domination of the Bolts in the playoffs, to Brandon Hagel's hit on Sasha Barkov and Aaron Ekblad's retribution, to their chaotic preseason showdown, it's safe to call the Battle of Florida the NHL's fiercest rivalry.In Part 1 of Locked on Lightning's Year-in-Review Special, Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down how the physical playoff series and the NHL's controversial handling of the team's two preseason battles ignited tension that still persists. We also debate the Isaac Howard trade drama, Lightnings evolving bottom-six, and the impact of softer team identity after losing enforcers like Pat Maroon and Corey Perry. With new faces like Dominic James and Pontus Holmberg, plus a shift in team toughness, will Tampa Bay regain its edge and rivalry advantageor is the balance of power in Florida here to stay? Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightningLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFollow Us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightningX: https://x.com/LO_LightningSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisithttps://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHLto get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tampa Bay Lightning battle relentless injury woes as Nikita Kucherov racks up back-to-back Art Ross winsyet remains overlooked in Hart Trophy debates. Can the Lightning defy the odds and maintain their playoff push despite missing key stars like Victor Hedman and Emil Lilleberg? The controversial Yanni Gord and Oliver Bjorkstrand trade resurfaces: did Tampa Bay pay too high a price, or does Gords resurgence justify the deal?Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down Tampa Bay Lightnings resilience, spotlighting unlikely heroes Darren Raddysh and Jake Guentzel stepping up amid adversity. The episode explores whether John Cooper deserves Jack Adams recognition for keeping the Lightning competitive, the teams asset management ahead of the trade deadline, and the NHLs apparent bias against Kucherovs elite status. Will the Bolts depth and comeback power fuel another playoff run, or are they running out of steam as the season progresses?Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, its time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your teams community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Sobefore tip-off, check the FanDuel app and seewhatsdropping duringNBA Happy Hour every Friday from6 to 7:30 PM Eastern.A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightningLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFollow Us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightningX: https://x.com/LO_LightningSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisithttps://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHLto get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Tampa Bay Lightning hold on to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout at Benchmark International Arena. Nikita Kucherov nets 2 goals for the 2nd straight game, Nick Paul and Pontus Holmberg score and Jonas Johansson stops both shots in the shootout. Brandon Hagel returns from IR after missing 4 games, Ryan McDonagh is back on IR and Max Groshev makes his NHL debut and gets an assist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return from their 4-day holiday break with a Saturday night game at the Florida Panthers. This is the start of a back-to-back that concludes Sunday afternoon at home vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Zemgus Girgensons will play in his 800th game while Nikita Kucherov looks to keep moving up the NHL scoring leaderboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 in a game that saw them take 26 penalties and go on the penalty kill 10 times. Jake Guentzel tied Brandon Hagel for the team lead with 18 goals, Pontus Holmberg scored his 5th goal and Nikita Kucherov got his 61st career game-winning goal. The Lightning's penalty kill went 9-for-10 on the night. Before the game JJ Moser signed an 8-year extension worth $6.75 million AAV. The Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens this afternoon at Benchmark International Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tampa Bay Lightning surge into playoff position despite relentless injurieshas John Cooper delivered one of his best coaching performances yet? Brandon Hagel leads the charge with a breakout season, while Jake Guentzels consistency anchors the offense. Depth scoring returns as unsung heroes like Dominic James and Darren Raddysh step into pivotal roles, reigniting the teams trademark versatility seen in their Stanley Cup runs.Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen debate the Lightnings biggest challenges, from injury woes to inconsistent power play execution, and ask if the teams physicality is enough for another Cup push. Superlative picks spotlight Hagels two-way impact and Raddyshs unexpected rise, while questions loom about Oliver Bjorkstrands second-half contributions. With Andrei Vasilevskiy poised as an X factor for 2026, can Tampa Bay cement contender status? Dont miss this candid breakdown of the Lightnings midseason trajectory and keys to success.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, its time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your teams community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Sobefore tip-off, check the FanDuel app and seewhatsdropping duringNBA Happy Hour every Friday from6 to 7:30 PM Eastern.A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightningLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFollow Us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightningX: https://x.com/LO_LightningSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisithttps://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHLto get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Carolina Hurricanes looking to end their 4-game home losing streak. Oliver Bjorkstand is one point shy of 400 in his career, JJ Moser is a +20 which is 10th best in the NHL and the Lightning's 5v5 goal differential is 4th best in the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 on Saturday night. The Bolts trailed 3-0 after the first period and they scored 6 of the last 7 goals in the game. Tampa Bay got goals from Gage Goncalves, Brayden Point, Jack Finley, Ryan McDonagh and two from Jake Guentzel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.