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#GoBolts on the ice for practice this morning, Dominic James is practicing wearing a face shield, Nick Paul also practicing along with Hedman and Cirelli. Scott Sabourin is still with the team while Boris Katchouk was reassigned to Syracuse #TBLightning
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#GoBolts on the ice for practice this morning, Dominic James is practicing wearing a face shield, Nick Paul also practicing along with Hedman and Cirelli. Scott Sabourin is still with the team while Boris Katchouk was reassigned to Syracuse #TBLightning
Like a famed fable character, #TBLightning raced out to a quick start only to get sleepy and fail to take the race through to the finish line as special teams falter after #GoBolts get "comfortable" against Canucks bit.ly/44dUj8q
Like a famed fable character, Lightning get too comfortable against Canucks - LightningInsider.com
In a famed fable, the Lightning found themselves compared to the wrong character as they dropped a home game to Vancouver.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Like a famed fable character, #TBLightning raced out to a quick start only to get sleepy and fail to take the race through to the finish line as special teams falter after #GoBolts get "comfortable" against Canucks bit.ly/44dUj8q
#TBLightning starters
Bjorkstrand-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Cernak
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Cirelli, Hedman, McDonagh, James, Holmberg, Paul (LTI)
Canucks starters
Sherwood-Sasson-Boeser
M. Petterson-Myers
Lankinen
Bjorkstrand-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Cernak
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Cirelli, Hedman, McDonagh, James, Holmberg, Paul (LTI)
Canucks starters
Sherwood-Sasson-Boeser
M. Petterson-Myers
Lankinen
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#TBLightning starters
Bjorkstrand-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Cernak
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Cirelli, Hedman, McDonagh, James, Holmberg, Paul (LTI)
Canucks starters
Sherwood-Sasson-Boeser
M. Petterson-Myers
Lankinen
Bjorkstrand-Gourde-Girgensons
D'Astous-Cernak
Johansson
#GoBolts scratches: Cirelli, Hedman, McDonagh, James, Holmberg, Paul (LTI)
Canucks starters
Sherwood-Sasson-Boeser
M. Petterson-Myers
Lankinen
Pregame #TBLightning line rushes
Goncalves-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-Kathcouk-Guentzel
Girgensons-Gourde-Bjorkstrand
Sabourin-Finley-Douglas
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Moser-Raddysh
D'Astous-Cernak
Lilleberg-Crozier
Johansson
Vasilevskiy
Goncalves-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-Kathcouk-Guentzel
Girgensons-Gourde-Bjorkstrand
Sabourin-Finley-Douglas
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Moser-Raddysh
D'Astous-Cernak
Lilleberg-Crozier
Johansson
Vasilevskiy
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Pregame #TBLightning line rushes
Goncalves-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-Kathcouk-Guentzel
Girgensons-Gourde-Bjorkstrand
Sabourin-Finley-Douglas
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Moser-Raddysh
D'Astous-Cernak
Lilleberg-Crozier
Johansson
Vasilevskiy
Goncalves-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-Kathcouk-Guentzel
Girgensons-Gourde-Bjorkstrand
Sabourin-Finley-Douglas
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Moser-Raddysh
D'Astous-Cernak
Lilleberg-Crozier
Johansson
Vasilevskiy
Jonas Johansson leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts host Vancouver today, and Brandon Hagel is taking warmup
November 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Jonas Johansson leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts host Vancouver today, and Brandon Hagel is taking warmup
Everyone expecting a version of WWE Super Slam to breakout were likely surprised by the playoff-type of hockey game that broke out in Sunrise as undermanned #GoBolts executed a defensive game plan for two valuable points with a team approach #TBLightning
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bit.ly/49UF1sU
Undermanned Lightning find different spark to light the path to victory - LightningInsider.com
The undermanned Lightning headed to Sunrise for a game with an undercurrent that never swelled to the surface but defended with a purpose.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Everyone expecting a version of WWE Super Slam to breakout were likely surprised by the playoff-type of hockey game that broke out in Sunrise as undermanned #GoBolts executed a defensive game plan for two valuable points with a team approach #TBLightning
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Jakob Pelletier recalled by #GoBolts ahead of today’s game at Florida, Pontus Holmberg placed on IR to make room on the roster. #TBLightning
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Jakob Pelletier recalled by #GoBolts ahead of today’s game at Florida, Pontus Holmberg placed on IR to make room on the roster. #TBLightning
Cooper on the injuries: “We're a little bit of a Mash unit right now. Even guys that practiced today, some of those guys aren't going to be in either. So we'll have to wake up tomorrow and see where we're at.” #GoBolts
Hagel, Holmberg, McDonagh and James were all absent today
Hagel, Holmberg, McDonagh and James were all absent today
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Cooper on the injuries: “We're a little bit of a Mash unit right now. Even guys that practiced today, some of those guys aren't going to be in either. So we'll have to wake up tomorrow and see where we're at.” #GoBolts
Hagel, Holmberg, McDonagh and James were all absent today
Hagel, Holmberg, McDonagh and James were all absent today
As #GoBolts get practice underway, absent are Brandon Hagel, Dominic James, Ryan McDonagh and Pontus Holmberg. Nick Paul, Anthony Cirelli and Victor Hedman are all practicing. Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin also practicing. #TBLightning at Florida tomorrow
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As #GoBolts get practice underway, absent are Brandon Hagel, Dominic James, Ryan McDonagh and Pontus Holmberg. Nick Paul, Anthony Cirelli and Victor Hedman are all practicing. Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin also practicing. #TBLightning at Florida tomorrow
Nearly 35-percent of #GoBolts salary cap was missing from Wednesday's lineup, yet #TBLightning managed to fight and battle, received scoring from unexpected places but uncharacteristic plays from key players and "bad bounces" too much to overcome
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Despite absence of seven regulars, Lightning fought through "unfortunate bounces" before falling short against NYR - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning were missing six regulars, lost a seventh and didn't have the breaks on their side to overcome the absences on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Nearly 35-percent of #GoBolts salary cap was missing from Wednesday's lineup, yet #TBLightning managed to fight and battle, received scoring from unexpected places but uncharacteristic plays from key players and "bad bounces" too much to overcome
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Scott Sabourin started the scoring off for the Bolts! He spoke with @erikerlendsson.bsky.social at the end of the first period.
#NYRvsTBL
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#NYRvsTBL
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📻: 102.5 The Bone
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Scott Sabourin started the scoring off for the Bolts! He spoke with @erikerlendsson.bsky.social at the end of the first period.
#NYRvsTBL
🎧: boltsaud.io/live
📻: 102.5 The Bone
#NYRvsTBL
🎧: boltsaud.io/live
📻: 102.5 The Bone
#GoBolts recalled Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin ahead of tonight’s game against the NY Rangers with McDonagh and James unavailable (and placed in IR), Nick Paul not quite ready and Holmberg day to day #TBLghtning
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#GoBolts recalled Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin ahead of tonight’s game against the NY Rangers with McDonagh and James unavailable (and placed in IR), Nick Paul not quite ready and Holmberg day to day #TBLghtning
During the recent run of success, #GoBolts have found the right balance to tip games in their favor, a turnaround from early in the season when they would stumble and fall into a loss, plus thoughts on Tom Wilson's hit on Hagel and injury updates
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Lightning now finding the right balance to tip games in their favor - LightningInsider.com
With games in the balance, the Lightning have found the right balance to tip the game in their favor, a change from early in the season.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
During the recent run of success, #GoBolts have found the right balance to tip games in their favor, a turnaround from early in the season when they would stumble and fall into a loss, plus thoughts on Tom Wilson's hit on Hagel and injury updates
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bit.ly/49aS5tZ
#TBLightning starters
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Douglas, Crozier, Cirelli (inj, Day to Day)
Washington starters
Duhaime-Dowd-Wilson
Sandheim-van Riemsdyk
Thompson
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Douglas, Crozier, Cirelli (inj, Day to Day)
Washington starters
Duhaime-Dowd-Wilson
Sandheim-van Riemsdyk
Thompson
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#TBLightning starters
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Douglas, Crozier, Cirelli (inj, Day to Day)
Washington starters
Duhaime-Dowd-Wilson
Sandheim-van Riemsdyk
Thompson
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
D'Astous-Lilleberg
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Douglas, Crozier, Cirelli (inj, Day to Day)
Washington starters
Duhaime-Dowd-Wilson
Sandheim-van Riemsdyk
Thompson
Pregame #TBLightning line rushes
Guentzel-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Goncalves-Finley
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Hedman-Moser
McDonagh-Cernak
D'Astous-Lilleberg/Raddysh
Vasilevskiy
Johansson
Guentzel-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Goncalves-Finley
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Hedman-Moser
McDonagh-Cernak
D'Astous-Lilleberg/Raddysh
Vasilevskiy
Johansson
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Pregame #TBLightning line rushes
Guentzel-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Goncalves-Finley
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Hedman-Moser
McDonagh-Cernak
D'Astous-Lilleberg/Raddysh
Vasilevskiy
Johansson
Guentzel-Point-Kucherov
Hagel-James-Bjorkstrand
Girgensons-Gourde-Holmberg
Goncalves-Finley
Pregame #GoBolts D pairings
Hedman-Moser
McDonagh-Cernak
D'Astous-Lilleberg/Raddysh
Vasilevskiy
Johansson
Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts host Washington tonight
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the #TBLightning on to the ice for pregame warmup as #GoBolts host Washington tonight
#TBLightning show they have the locker room skill to turn a game around with a strong two periods in Vegas that also turned around the fortunes of their three-game trip, and #GoBolts were fueled by unexpected sources after Dominic James had a night
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Lightning turn game, trip around with locker room skill - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning managed to turn the game around in Vegas after a slow start, showcasing the locker room skill needed to adjust in-game.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
#TBLightning show they have the locker room skill to turn a game around with a strong two periods in Vegas that also turned around the fortunes of their three-game trip, and #GoBolts were fueled by unexpected sources after Dominic James had a night
bit.ly/3Lq5uVe
bit.ly/3Lq5uVe
Final from Las Vegas, #GoBolts rally from down 2-0 after the first period to win 6-3 and finish the three-game road trip with four points. Big night from Dominic James (1G, 2A), Kucherov (2G, A), Hagel (2G, A) along with Vasilevskiy some clutch saves in the third
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Final from Las Vegas, #GoBolts rally from down 2-0 after the first period to win 6-3 and finish the three-game road trip with four points. Big night from Dominic James (1G, 2A), Kucherov (2G, A), Hagel (2G, A) along with Vasilevskiy some clutch saves in the third
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
#TBLightning starters
Hagel-Cirelli-Girgensons
Hedman-Moser
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Douglas, Crozier
Vegas starters
Karlsson-Howden-Smith
Hanifan-Whitecloud
Lindbom
Hagel-Cirelli-Girgensons
Hedman-Moser
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Douglas, Crozier
Vegas starters
Karlsson-Howden-Smith
Hanifan-Whitecloud
Lindbom
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
#TBLightning starters
Hagel-Cirelli-Girgensons
Hedman-Moser
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Douglas, Crozier
Vegas starters
Karlsson-Howden-Smith
Hanifan-Whitecloud
Lindbom
Hagel-Cirelli-Girgensons
Hedman-Moser
Vasilevskiy
#GoBolts scratches: Finley, Douglas, Crozier
Vegas starters
Karlsson-Howden-Smith
Hanifan-Whitecloud
Lindbom
#GoBolts headed to Denver riding a high, but with the margin between victory and defeat razor thin in the NHL, facing a challenge like Colorado requires nearly mistake-free hockey and #TBLightning were not mistake free against the Avs on Tuesday. bit.ly/4nEAnCQ
Lightning see high come to an end in Colorado - LightningInsider.com
The Lightning were riding a high heading to Colorado, but like most highs, there is always that moment of coming back to down.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#GoBolts headed to Denver riding a high, but with the margin between victory and defeat razor thin in the NHL, facing a challenge like Colorado requires nearly mistake-free hockey and #TBLightning were not mistake free against the Avs on Tuesday. bit.ly/4nEAnCQ
Appears #GoBolts have activated Max Crozier off injured reserve ahead of tonight's game at Colorado, meaning there's a good chance he'll be available to play tonight. #TBLightning morning skate in Denver is around 1:30 ET
Crozier was injured Oct. 14 and has missed 8 games to date
Crozier was injured Oct. 14 and has missed 8 games to date
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Appears #GoBolts have activated Max Crozier off injured reserve ahead of tonight's game at Colorado, meaning there's a good chance he'll be available to play tonight. #TBLightning morning skate in Denver is around 1:30 ET
Crozier was injured Oct. 14 and has missed 8 games to date
Crozier was injured Oct. 14 and has missed 8 games to date
*ahem*
Tonight's #GoBolts 9:30ish game in Denver against Colorado is another TNT/HBO Max exclusive
*runs off stage*
*pokes head around curtain*
But The Spot will air a 30-minute pregame show at 9
*slides slowly back*
And you can always listen to us on radio
*runs out back door*
Tonight's #GoBolts 9:30ish game in Denver against Colorado is another TNT/HBO Max exclusive
*runs off stage*
*pokes head around curtain*
But The Spot will air a 30-minute pregame show at 9
*slides slowly back*
And you can always listen to us on radio
*runs out back door*
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
*ahem*
Tonight's #GoBolts 9:30ish game in Denver against Colorado is another TNT/HBO Max exclusive
*runs off stage*
*pokes head around curtain*
But The Spot will air a 30-minute pregame show at 9
*slides slowly back*
And you can always listen to us on radio
*runs out back door*
Tonight's #GoBolts 9:30ish game in Denver against Colorado is another TNT/HBO Max exclusive
*runs off stage*
*pokes head around curtain*
But The Spot will air a 30-minute pregame show at 9
*slides slowly back*
And you can always listen to us on radio
*runs out back door*
Just a heads up to everyone on my feed today, I’m out of town on a family trip for the weekend and not around for today’s 3:30 #GoBolts game in Utah. I’ll be back around for Tuesday in Colorado. Enjoy the rest of the weekend y’all. Here’s a picture of me and my better half.
November 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Just a heads up to everyone on my feed today, I’m out of town on a family trip for the weekend and not around for today’s 3:30 #GoBolts game in Utah. I’ll be back around for Tuesday in Colorado. Enjoy the rest of the weekend y’all. Here’s a picture of me and my better half.