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NHL Predictions: April 29 w/ Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

NHL Predictions: April 29 w/ Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / 42 minutes ago

Lightning Round: Crunch win in overtime to even the series

The Syracuse Crunch came close to pulling off the comeback in Game One against the Rochester Americans before falling, 3-2. On Sunday they pulled off the comeback as Gabriel Fortier tipped home a shot from Declan Carlile for a 4-3 victory in overtime.

NHL News / Action Network / 13 hours ago
NHL playoff bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

NHL playoff bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

Action Network hockey expert Carol Schram shares a prediction for Monday's NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / 19 hours ago

Morning After Thoughts: Lightning ride emotional wave to keep hope alive

Morning After Thoughts will be an ongoing series throughout the playoffs where I can ramble on about the most recent Lightning playoff game. Sometimes it will be structured.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / ClutchPoints / 18 hours ago
Mikhail Sergachev’s dramatic return gets perfect Steven Stamkos reaction

Mikhail Sergachev’s dramatic return gets perfect Steven Stamkos reaction

The Tampa Bay Lightning managed to keep their season alive in Game 4 by picking up a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers, and they got a surprise boost to their lineup in the form of Mikhail Sergachev.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 14 minutes ago
NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 4 Recap | 04/27/2024

NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 4 Recap | 04/27/2024

With their backs against the wall, the Tampa Bay Lightning showed up in a big way by letting the Florida Panthers know they weren’t going down without a fight.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Raw Charge / 23 hours ago

“I felt like a hockey player again”, Mikhail Sergachev returns to the Lightning line-up

Midway through the second period, I texted a friend of mine who was at Game Four and simply asked him, “How loud was the building when Sergy was introduced?”.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago
Lightning double up on Panthers to avoid elimination

Lightning double up on Panthers to avoid elimination

Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel each tallied twice, and the Lightning stayed alive in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a 6-3 win over the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 4 on Saturday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Lightning Start Strong to Defeat Panthers in Game 4 to Avoid Elimination

Lightning Start Strong to Defeat Panthers in Game 4 to Avoid Elimination

Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Saturday (April 27) to avoid being eliminated and forcing a Game 5 in the NHL Playoff series.

Steven Stamkos News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago
Lightning forward scores twice in possible home swan song

Longtime Lightning forward scores twice in possible home swan song

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos wouldn't look the same in any other uniform.

Key defenseman returns to Lightning 80 days after breaking leg
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Steven Stamkos News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Steven Stamkos Records 100th Career Playoff Point

Steven Stamkos Records 100th Career Playoff Point

Steven Stamkos reached a playoff milestone when he opened scoring with a power play goal in game four of the First Round. He recorded his 100th career playoff point.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Key defenseman returns to Lightning 80 days after breaking leg

Key defenseman returns to Lightning 80 days after breaking leg

The Lightning are on the brink of elimination, trailing the Florida Panthers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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Mikhail Sergachev News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev Returning From Injury vs Panthers

Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev Returning From Injury vs Panthers

In Game 4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first-round series with the Florida Panthers, one in which they trail 3-0, a nice story is developing around defenseman Mikhail Sergachev.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Lightning to activate defenseman ahead of must-win playoff game

Lightning to activate defenseman from LTIR ahead of must-win game vs. Panthers

He sustained a lower-body injury against the Blues on Dec. 19 that kept him out of game action through the All-Star break and sustained the freak double-break in his left leg while attempting to lay a hit on Rangers winger Alexis Lafrenière in his first game back.

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Steven Stamkos News / ClutchPoints / April 26
Steven Stamkos earns ultimate praise from Lightning coach despite 3-0 series hole

Steven Stamkos earns ultimate praise from Lightning coach despite 3-0 series hole

The Tampa Bay Lightning appeared to be one of the NHL’s most dangerous teams in the final weeks of the regular season. At one point in the season, the

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 26
Reasons the Lightning Are in a 3-0 Hole to the Panthers

Reasons the Lightning Are in a 3-0 Hole to the Panthers

It is not easy for me to write this article. The Tampa Bay Lightning are down 3-0 against the Florida Panthers in the first round, and, call me pessimistic, but I have a sinking feeling a sweep is imminent.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / 13 hours ago
Don’t write off the Tampa Bay Lightning out just yet

Don’t write off the Tampa Bay Lightning out just yet

With the Florida Panthers up 3-0 in the series on the Tampa Bay Lightning, the brooms are out and the weight is on the Bolts to get themselves back in the series.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 3 hours ago
NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 3 Recap | 04/25/2024

NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 3 Recap | 04/25/2024

Heading home with an 0-2 deficit, the Tampa Bay Lightning knew they had to win to make this a series. Unfortunately, another close loss puts a season that at times looked promising on life support.

Jon Cooper News / ClutchPoints / April 26
Lightning’s Jon Cooper issues stern challenge to ‘believers’ amid 3-0 deficit to Panthers

Lightning’s Jon Cooper issues stern challenge to ‘believers’ amid 3-0 deficit to Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a world of trouble after losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers at home on Thursday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Panthers win again to push Lightning to playoff brink

Panthers win again to push Lightning to playoff brink

The upcoming No. 1 contender has the aging former champ on the ropes.

Hurricanes beat Islanders, 3-2, to take an impressive 3-0 series lead
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Carolina forward unlikely to make postseason return due to neck injury
Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard joins elite postseason company
Bruins, Maple Leafs HCs exchange barbs following goalie incident
Nikita Kucherov News / Inside The Rink / April 25
Lightning’s Playoff Fate Hinges on Kucherov Showing Up

Lightning’s Playoff Fate Hinges on Kucherov Showing Up

Staring at an 0-2 deficit against the Florida Panthers, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in real danger of getting swept out of the first round for the first time since 2019.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 24
Tampa Bay Lightning Game Two Of Their Playoff Series Standout Performances

Tampa Bay Lightning Game Two Of Their Playoff Series Standout Performances

A few Tampa Bay Lightning players stepped up yesterday in game two. However, the Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers by a score of 3-2 in overtime to continue their 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff run.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 23
Tampa Bay Lightning Game One of their Playoff Series Standout Performances

Tampa Bay Lightning Game One of their Playoff Series Standout Performances

A few Tampa Bay Lightning players stepped up yesterday in game one. However, the Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers by a score of 3-2 to start round one of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NTT IndyCar Series / April 21
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19
Winners of three stat-based NHL awards confirmed

Winners of three stat-based NHL awards confirmed

With the last day of the regular season schedule behind us, the three major stat-based award winners for the 2023-24 season are set in stone.

Nikita Kucherov gets 100th assist, but Auston Matthews can't reach 70 goals
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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 18
Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltending and Acquisition Final Report Cards

Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltending and Acquisition Final Report Cards

It is Tampa Bay Lightning report card time! The Tampa Bay Lightning have wrapped up the 2023-24 regular season. The Bolts completely turned their season around with stellar play throughout the 2024 months of the season.

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