Brian Bradley and Rick Peckham remain a part of the Lightning after careers with the team that began in the 1990s. They will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.

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Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2.

The New York Rangers return from holiday break with a trip to Florida, beginning with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG 2 - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM). RANGERS RUNDOWN - The Bl

If the Lightning acquired Jones, they would get an offensive defenseman with good upside. In addition, he would provide them with another option for their bottom pairing and could fit in nicely on their second power play. He also has an easily affordable $812,500 cap hit, which adds to his appeal.

Bolts to Take on Bruins in Landmark Outdoor Game on February 1, 2026

The Lightning (20-11-2, 42 points) still made quick work of the Rangers because of their play on special teams, where they scored twice on the power play and also had two shorthanded goals, chasing New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin from the game with 11:52 to play in the second period after he allowed five goals on 13 shots.

The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, with the Tampa Bay Lightning playing host to the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2026, in a Stadium Series game.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night. Anthony Cirelli and ...

Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2

Carrick’s third goal this season and gave the Rangers a much-needed home win before a three-game road trip. Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin also scored for the Rangers, who have won two of their last three games. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes scored for the Devils, who lost for the fifth time in their last six games.

The NHL's outdoor games in Florida in 2026, including the Panthers in the Winter Classic and the Lightning in the Stadium Series, are risks that can lead to lots of celebration.