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The Backcheck: Lightning suffer home loss to Columbus Tuesday

Shots on goal were hard to find and two standings points went unclaimed by the Tampa Bay Lightning as a result on Tuesday at Benchmark International Arena as the Bolts suffered a 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Tampa Bay plays Columbus following Kucherov's 2-goal showing

Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-10, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (39-19-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -247, Blue Jackets +201;

How a Sunday Night Sabres-Lightning Matchup Turned Into an Absolute Melee

We’re still waiting for a hockey game to break out at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres break tie late, edge Lightning in wild back-and-forth game for 7th straight win

Doan scores 2nd goal with 4:17 left in 3rd, Thompson has 4 assists for Buffalo, which takes over Atlantic lead

Inside Sabres-Lightning: 15 goals, 102 penalty minutes and a statement win for Buffalo

"I'm so fired up. I'm so happy. I'm so happy for Buffalo as a city and all the fans, too. This means the world," captain Rasmus Dahlin said.

Post-Olympic Break Has Been Rough For Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning have yielded the first goal in six straight and fell behind by at least three goals at some point in each of five post-Olympic break losses.

Lightning vs. Sabres Features 15 Goals, 100+ Penalty Minutes, Video Highlights from Wild NHL Game

There was no shortage of action in Sunday's matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres. The game featured 15 goals as the Sabres edged out the Lightning 8-7. The game also featured 102 penalty minutes and multiple fights.

Lightning’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Lightning have played brilliant hockey for the majority of the season, so major trades don't seem necessary at deadline