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1. Lightning's Exit Interviews & Victor Hedman On Mental Health Leave from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   May 6, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning held their exit interviews on Tuesday after they lost their first round playoff series to the Montreal Canadiens 4-games-to-3. Hear from General Manager Julien BriseBois, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, JJ Moser, Brayden Point, Ryan McDonagh, Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh. Victor Hedman spoke about taking a personal leave to focus on this mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2. Lightning Exit Interviews Are Today from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   May 5, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning are conducting exit interviews today after their Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. Hear from Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel, Ryan McDonagh and Jon Cooper on the season and series. Today we'll hear from players and General Manager Julien BriseBois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3. Lightning Season Ends With 2-1 Loss To Montreal in Game 7 from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   May 4, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning's season is over after a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs won despite only putting 9 shots on net. Dominic James scored the lone goal for the Bolts, the first rookie in franchise history to score in a game 7. Hear from Jon Cooper, Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Ryan McDonagh on the loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4. Lightning-Canadiens Game 7 Tonight from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   May 3, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens play Game 7 tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The winner moves onto the 2nd round to face the Buffalo Sabres and the loser's season is over. Corey Perry will play in his 12th Game 7, the 5th most all-time. Andrei Vasilevskiy is 2-2 in Game 7s with a .945 save percentage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5. Gage Goncalves Scores OT Winner In Game 6; Vasilevskiy's 8th Postseason Shutout from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   May 2, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination as they beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6. Gage Goncalves scored in extra time to become just the 3rd Lightning player with an OT winner in an elimination game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves for his 8th career postseason shutout. The Lightning host the Canadiens on Sunday at 6pm ET for Game 7 in this first round playoff series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6. Lightning Face Elimination Tonight in Game 6 from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   May 1, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 'win of go home' game tonight in Montreal for Game 6 as they trail the best-of-7 series 3-games-to-2. The Lightning are 16-14 all time in elimination games, that's 3rd best of any franchise. The Bolts are 5-5 in Game 6s when trailing 3-2 in the series. Hear from Jon Cooper, Brandon Hagel and Ryan McDonagh who will play in his 100th postseason game as a member of the Lightning. On this date in Lightning history, Vinny Lecavalier scores a postseason OT winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7. Lightning Lose 3-2 To Montreal, Trail Series 3-2 from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   Apr 30, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. They now trail the best-of-7 series, 3-games-to-2. Dominic James and Jake Guentzel scored the goals. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Dominic James, Corey Perry and Brayden Point. Andrei Vasilevskiy is a Vezina Trophy finalist for the 6th time in his career. On this date in Lightning history, Brayden Point had 4 points to lead the Lightning over the Bruins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8. Lightning-Canadiens Game 5 Tonight; Kucherov a Lindsay Award Finalist from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   Apr 29, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens tonight for Game 5 of this best-of-7 series. Each team has won 2 games each. The Lightning are 19-15 all-time in Game 5s. They are 12-6 on home ice. Nikita Kucherov has been named a Ted Lindsay Award finalist, he's won the award twice previously. On this date in Lightning history, Braydon Coburn scores the game-winner in Game 7 to advance to the 2nd round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9. Lightning To Practice Ahead of Game 5 Wednesday Night from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

   Apr 28, 2026

   The Tampa Bay Lightning are back home and will practice today ahead of their Game 5 matchup with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. The puck drop for Game 5 is set for 7pm ET and our Game 6 watch party is scheduled for Friday night in Tampa. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Darren Raddysh and Nick Paul on Game 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10. Lightning Beat Montreal 3-2, Even Series at 2-2 from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 27, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a 2-0 lead late in the 2nd period to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 and even the best-of-7 series at 2 games a piece. Brandon Hagel scored two more goals to give him 6 in 4 playoffs games, Nikita Kucherov had 2 assists to move up the NHL record books and Jake Guentzel got his first goal of the postseason. On this date in Lightning history, Sean Bergenheim scored to win Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11. Lightning-Canadiens Game 4 Tonight In Montreal from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 26, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Montreal to play the Canadiens in Game 4 of their best-of-7 series. The Bolts trail the series 2-1 as all 3 games have gone to overtime. Ryan McDonagh will play in this 200th postseason game tonight. Hear from Gage Goncalves, Declan Carlile, Erik Cernak and Head Coach Jon Cooper. On this date in Lightning history, Steven Stamkos hits 100 points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12. Lightning Lose Game 3 In Montreal in Overtime; Trail Series 2-1 from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 25, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 and they trail the series 2-1. Brayden Point scored his first goal this postseason while Brandon Hagel scored his 4th goal in 3 games. Hagel has been on the ice for all 8 goals the Lightning have scored this postseason and Nikita Kucherov is moving up the NHL record books. On this date in Lightning history, Vinny Lecavalier scored 2 goals to give the Lightning a 2-nothing series lead in the 2004 Eastern Conference Semifinal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13. Lightning-Canadiens Game 3 Tonight in Montreal from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 24, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Montreal for tonight's Game 3 vs. the Canadiens in their Stanley Cup Playoffs first round series. The Lightning have the best road record in NHL Playoff history. They are also 10-1 in series that start on home ice and split the first two games. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Zemgus Girgensons and Darren Raddysh. On this date in Lightning history, Marty St. Louis gets his 7th career hat trick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14. Lightning In Montreal To Practice Ahead of Friday's Game 3 from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 23, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Montreal as they prepare for Friday night's Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens. They'll hold a practice today with the series tied 1-1. Hear from Jon Cooper, Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Gage Goncalves and Corey Perry. On this date in Lightning history, the Bolts scored 8 goals in a playoff game for the first time in franchise history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15. Lightning Beat Canadiens 3-2 In Overtime; Kucherov Snaps Postseason Goal Drought from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 22, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to even the series at a game a piece. Brandon Hagel ties a postseason career record with this 3rd goal, Nikita Kucherov scored his first postseason goal in 17 games and JJ Moser's first postseason goal is the OT winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16. Lightning Look To Even Their Playoff Series vs. the Canadiens; D'Astous is Doubtful from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 21, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2 of their first round playoff series as they look to even it up. The Bolts are 24-15 all time in Game 2s. Charle-Eduoard D’Astous is doubtful for tonight after leaving Game 1 injured. Happy Birthday to D'Astous and Vinny Lecavalier. On this date in Lightning history, the Bolts win their first home playoff game in team history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17. Lightning Lose Game 1 in Overtime; James Activated & D'Astous Leaves Injured from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 20, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning lose Game 1 of their best-of-7 series vs. the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. The Bolts give up 3 power play goals after being shorthanded 5 times. Nikita Kucherov moves into 19th place all-time in playoff scoring, Brandon Hagel has his second multi-goal postseason game and Jake Guentzel had 3 assists. Dominic James was activated off Injured Reserve after missing the last 24 games due to a lower-body injury and Charle-Édouard D'Astous left the game with an injury after taking a charging penalty from Josh Anderson. On this date in Lightning history, the Lightning win their first ever playoff series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18. Lightning-Canadiens Game 1 Tonight; Victor Hedman Update, Dominic James Could Play from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 19, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning are 12-7 vs. Montreal all-time in the playoffs having won 3-of-4 series including the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Head Coach Jon Cooper gave an update on Victor Hedman's status as he's missed 15 games for personal reasons. Dominic James is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last 24 games with a lower-body injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19. Lightning Practice Ahead Of Game 1 Sunday Night vs. Montreal from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 18, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning practiced on Friday as they begin preparations for their best-of-7 series vs. the Montreal Canadiens that starts on Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. You'll hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Corey Perry, JJ Moser, Gage Goncalves and Dominic James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20. Lightning First Round Schedule Is Out; Open Sunday Night at 5:45PM from Daily Strike - Tampa Bay Lightning

    Apr 17, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning have their first round Stanley Cup Playoff schedule vs. the Montreal Canadiens. The Bolts return to practice to prepare for Sunday's game 1. On this date in Lightning history, Nikita Kucherov became the first winger to reach 100 assists in a season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.