Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman faces elbow surgery Monday, sidelining him until February 2026. Despite this setback, he's expected to be r

Tampa Bay Lightning captain and No. 1 defenseman Victor Hedman is set to undergo elbow surgery Monday and be out until the start of February.

The Lightning might be sliding a little bit, having dropped each of their past three games. However, thanks to a seven-game win streak that just before this most recent stretch, Tampa sits atop the Atlantic Division, just ahead of the Boston Bruins.

The last time a team qualified for the NHL playoffs in a full 82-game season with less than 90 points was in 2006-07 when Minnesota had 87 points. But with so much parity, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper believes we could see even lower numbers to qualify this season.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game from December 13, 2025 on ESPN.

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025–26 season has felt like a roller coaster, but for most fans, it’s been a fun one. After starting the year with just one win in th

The New Jersey Devils face a significant challenge as forward Timo Meier is on personal leave due to a family health issue, and Evgenii Dadonov is inj