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Benchmark International Arena
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Ball Arena
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Delta Center
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Benchmark International Arena
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Bridgestone Arena
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UBS Arena
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Standings
Season 2026-27 · Updated Oct 11, 5:30 am PDT
Eastern Conference
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
Atlantic Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
After the Whistle
Tampa Bay Lightning reports
Guentzel, Hagel drive Lightning past Islanders after New York’s comeback stalls
The Islanders erased a two-goal deficit and climbed level late in the second period, but Tampa Bay still left UBS Arena with the result. Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel scored twice each as the Lightning beat New York 5-3 on Saturday night, turning a game that looked evenly balanced on paper with a stronger finish in the third.
Read the report ↗Tampa Bay Lightning beat Minnesota Wild, 3–2
Tampa Bay Lightning finished with a 3–2 victory over Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena on October 8, 2026. A single goal separated the teams at the finish.
Read the report ↗Tampa Bay Lightning beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4–1
Tampa Bay Lightning finished with a 4–1 victory over Philadelphia Flyers at Benchmark International Arena on October 5, 2026.
Read the report ↗Tampa Bay Lightning beat Washington Capitals, 3–1
Tampa Bay Lightning finished with a 3–1 victory over Washington Capitals at Benchmark International Arena on October 3, 2026.
Read the report ↗New York Rangers beat Tampa Bay Lightning, 5–1
New York Rangers finished with a 5–1 victory over Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 1, 2026.
Read the report ↗Mercuri starts it, Lightning finish the comeback in a 3-2 win over Florida
The Tampa Bay Lightning gave up the lead after an early strike from Lucas Mercuri, then worked their way back from a second-period deficit to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 beyond regulation Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena.
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News & developments
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the remainder of the season with lower-body injury
The New York Rangers announced Saturday that goalie Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season after suffering a lower-body injury against the Washington Capitals. The loss forces New York to rely on backup Dylan Garand, while the club prepares for its Sunday matchup hosting the Vancouver Canucks.
NHL Fantasy Hockey: Andrei Vasilevskiy tops 2026-27 standard goalie rankings as NHL.com releases top 25 list
NHL.com has published its 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey goalie rankings, naming Andrei Vasilevskiy as the No. 1 goalie for standard leagues and listing the top 10 tandem pairings for team-goalie fantasy pools. The update also outlines the standard goalie categories used and explains how fantasy value is quantified.
Dylan Garand earns first NHL shutout as New York Rangers defeat Detroit Red Wings 2-0
Dylan Garand made 22 saves for his first NHL shutout as the New York Rangers shut down the Detroit Red Wings with a 2-0 win Friday at Little Caesars Arena.
Victor Hedman returns for Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden
Victor Hedman will return to the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET for the first time since March 19, following a leave of absence taken to prioritize his mental health.
NHL Preseason Roundup: Red Wings Edge Sabres in OT as Hurricanes Complete Epic Rally vs. Predators
Alex Lyon left early and was replaced by Colten Ellis as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime. Elsewhere in the preseason, the Carolina Hurricanes erased a four-goal deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 6-5, the Florida Panthers topped the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3, and the Columbus Blue Jackets shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 featuring Valeri Nichushkin’s Blue Jackets debut.
Kevin Hayes announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons
Kevin Hayes has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 12 NHL seasons, bringing his NHL career to 805 regular-season games.
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