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Game Recap
Bolts Trio Hagel, Cernak, Guentzel Punch Olympic Medal Ticket

Lightning forwards Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel, plus blueliner Erik Cernak, gut out massive quarterfinal wins to crash the medal round in Milano Cortina. Hagel logs heavy minutes for Canada in their OT thriller over Czechia, while Cernak picks up an assist in Slovakia's gritty battle against Germany, and Guentzel chips in for Team USA's overtime stunner past Sweden.

Injuries
Hedman Sidelined for Sweden-US Olympic Clash

Victor Hedman, the Lightning captain and six-time Norris Trophy finalist, picks up a lower-body injury right in pregame warmups and sits out Sweden's critical quarterfinal against the United States. He's been their blue-line anchor at these Olympics, logging heavy minutes with a goal and assist already, but now Team Sweden scrambles without their top defenseman in a do-or-die matchup.

Injuries
Lightning's Crozier Out 10 Weeks with Core Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Max Crozier lands on injured reserve for 10 weeks after suffering a core muscle injury. The setback hits a depth piece who's been scratching for minutes in a Cup-contending lineup. Coaches scramble for AHL call-ups now, as every roster spot counts with the trade deadline looming.

Olympics
Sweden's 2026 Olympic Roster Revealed

Sweden drops its full roster for the Milano Cortina Olympics, stacking the lineup with NHL stars like Filip Forsberg, Elias Pettersson and a deep blue line featuring Victor Hedman once he shakes off that elbow tweak. Coach Sam Hallam mixes 4 Nations vets with fresh blood like Jesper Wallstedt in net, aiming to end a 20-year gold drought since Turin.

Team Snapshot

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1st in the Atlantic Division with a 37-14-4 record (78 points). Key injuries include Pontus Holmberg (Undisclosed, IR), Emil Lilleberg (Undisclosed, IR), Ryan McDonagh (Lower Body, IR), and 2 others on IR/LTIR, totaling $28.10M on injured reserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lightning's record this season?
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1st in the Atlantic Division with a 37-14-4 record and 78 points.
When do the Lightning play next?
The Tampa Bay Lightning play next on Wednesday, February 25 against the Toronto at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30 PM ET.
What is the Lightning's cap space?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have $3.84M in cap space with a projected cap hit of $96.29M for next season.
Who is injured on the Lightning?
The Tampa Bay Lightning currently have 5 players on IR/LTIR: Pontus Holmberg (Undisclosed), Emil Lilleberg (Undisclosed), Ryan McDonagh (Lower Body), Andrei Vasilevskiy (Undisclosed), Brayden Point (Lower Body), totaling $28.10M on injured reserve.
Are the Lightning buying or selling at the trade deadline?
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently buyers (leaning) at the trade deadline. Adding talent (-$40K cap)
What draft picks do the Lightning own?
The Tampa Bay Lightning draft pick inventory: 2026: 6 picks owned, 2 owed out (-1 net); 2027: 5 picks owned, 2 owed out (-2 net); 2028: 7 picks owned (0 net).