A veteran core, a wave of opportunity, and a coach who knows exactly how to balance both as Jon Cooper explains what really drives the Tampa Bay Lightning's chemistry.

Sorokin's heroics and a tight defense define this intense rivalry. Can the Islanders complete the sweep with a new lineup against Tampa?

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned forward Jack Finley to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League on a conditioning stint, Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today.

Nick Paul, Darren Raddysh and Pontus Holmberg each scored in the opening eight minutes to chase Jacob Markstrom, and the injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4 on Thursday night.

Jonathan Drouin skates with the Islanders again, boosting hopes for his Saturday return against the Lightning after missing recent games.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to break a four-game skid Tuesday night when they travel to Montreal for their first matchup of the season against the Canadiens.

Tampa Bay received offensive contributions from across its lineup, getting goals from seven different players. Twelve had at least a point, with seven recording more than one. Nikita Kucherov led the way with four assists. Oliver Bjorkstrand had two goals and an assist.

Brython Thunder and Gwalia Lightning name their squads for this season's expanded Celtic Challenge which starts later this month.

The Islanders franchise finally gives Pat LaFontaine his due this afternoon (3:3o start) with induction into their Hall of Fame if not a number retirement — never mind your Sims, Ladds and Berubes who’ve worn #16 since — and they face the Lightning for the third time in two weeks.