Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026

Lightning break OT jinx, tie series with Game 2 win over Canadiens

Defenseman J.J. Moser’s goal in overtime sends the best-of-seven series to Montreal knotted 1-all. Read more.

Well, hello Nikita Kucherov. The Bolts have missed you in the playoffs

After 16 consecutive scoreless games in the postseason, Kucherov rescues the Lightning in Game 2 with a late tying goal. Read more.

Canadiens’ Josh Anderson agitating Lightning early and often

The forward has scored two goals in two playoff games, while being involved in plenty more. Read more.

Scenes from Game 2 as Lightning tie series with Canadiens

Neither team pulls any punches as the outcome is decided once again in overtime. Read more.

When this series is all over, don’t forget to applaud Martin St. Louis

He may have left Tampa Bay in unpleasant conditions, but the Hall of Famer forever left his mark on Lightning hockey. Read more.

Bucs thinking bigger is better on defense in this year’s NFL draft

Assistant general manager Rob McCartney wants “toughness” and “more violence.” Read more.

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Is Kevin Cash the younger version of Terry Francona? Some Rays say so

Players and staff who have been with both note similarities on multiple, very good levels. Read more.

Rays fall behind early in rough start by Steven Matz, and it gets worse

Five homers by the Reds, and nothing for the Rays until the sixth inning, make for an ugly defeat and a series loss to all five NL Central teams. Read more.