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Even though the Tampa Bay Lighting recently failed to advance out of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, head coach Jon Cooper is getting the team’s support. When Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois was asked about Cooper’s contract status Tuesday, he gave an encouraging reply. “He’s going to be here for a […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper gets contract update after 1st round exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jon Cooper has won two Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but they have been eliminated in the first round four straight years.
The Swedish defenseman, 35, was mysteriously absent for Tampa Bay's final 22 games of the season, which included seven NHL playoff matchups in a first-round series loss to Montreal.
The Swedish defenseman, 35, was mysteriously absent for Tampa Bay's final 22 games of the season, which included seven NHL playoff matchups in a first-round series loss to Montreal.
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman hadn't appeared in an NHL game since he left the team back in March.
The stalwart defenseman, 35, last played on March 19 and did not dress during the Lightning's 4-3 first-round loss to the Canadiens.
Victor Hedman was not an option for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their fourth consecutive first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and the captain made an announcement about his mental health on Tuesday. “I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and all of my career in this organization. Wearing this jersey […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman breaks silence on mental health absence that kept him out of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Hedman released a statement days after the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. The post Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Breaks Silence After Missing Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
The Tampa Bay Lightning could be staring at a truly uncomfortable reality following their latest first-round exit. The post Lightning Could Be Staring at Uncomfortable Reality appeared first on HEAVY.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season ended prematurely as the team was surprisingly eliminated in the first round courtesy of the Montreal Canadiens with a 2-1 Game 7 loss at home last night.This is the fourth consecutive year that Tampa has lost in the first round as they have not won a playoff series since 2022. […] The post Insane Nikita Kucherov Game 7 Stat Continues After Lightning Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
The Tampa Bay Lightning started off as the dynasty of the 2020s in the NHL, but they have since tapered off with some crushing playoff losses. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021, the Lightning were beaten in the Cup Final by the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. Since then, Tampa Bay has been […] The post Lightning GM gives Canadiens their flowers after Round 1 series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nikita Kucherov faces criticism after a quiet Game 7 as Lightning fall to Canadiens, extending their run of early playoff exits.
The Montreal Canadiens have eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They took a 2-1 victory over the Lightning, despite a historically bad period of play for the Canadiens. The Canadiens did not have a single shot on goal in the second period, but the Habs got some shots on net in […] The post Alex Newhook’s immediate reaction to scoring Canadiens Game 7 winner vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oilers’ playoff collapse sparks fan push to replace Kris Knoblauch with Jon Cooper as Edmonton eyes a major offseason reset.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning lost Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens, falling 2-1 to end their season. After the game, coach Jon Cooper was left in a familiar spot, having also coached the losing team in the gold-medal game at the Olympics, according to Arpon […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper compares Game 7 defeat to losing Olympic gold medal game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brandon Hagel reacts after Lightning’s Game 7 loss to Canadiens, highlighting missed chances and another early playoff exit.
Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes revealed the trash talk he said to Nikita Kucherov during his team’s pivotal Game 7 win on Sunday.The Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 victory. Although the Lightning had 29 shots on […] The post Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, … The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Canadiens edge Lightning in Game 7 thriller, making NHL history. Sami Zayn reacts to epic series as Montreal advances to Round 2 vs Sabres.
The Montreal Canadiens sealed a nail-biting victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs on Sunday, May. 03, 2026. Following a 1-2 victory, WWE Superstar Sami Zayn, an ardent supporter of the Canadiens, was overjoyed. A Montreal local, Zayn, uploaded a couple of posts on social media expressing his joy […] The post Sami Zayn overjoyed after Montreal Canadiens’ nail-biting Game 7 win over Lightning caps ‘tightest playoff seres ever’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens. However, their home-ice advantage didn’t work in their favor by the time the series was all said and done. The Canadiens, who took series […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are on their way to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinal with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, coincidentally the same team that […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game. However, Jon Cooper watched as his team lost and were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Habs. Cooper has been around the […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel and his teammates put a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. But they were unable to truly break through the Habs […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
