The Lightning have always vocalized how much they love playing in front of their fans. They hoped a return to Amalie Arena would lead to better results against Chicago on Tuesday

As the 4-Nations Face-Off tournament and the resulting break loom in February, the Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking one key as January comes to a close: normalcy.

Tampa Bay’s schedule has been a grind, and that’s what makes this upcoming five-game home stand even more critical.

While the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to move up the Eastern Conference standings, their captain Victor Hedman keeps checking off milestones. The Lightning and their hulking defenseman will finish a two-game homestand Saturday night against the sizzling Detroit Red Wings in the opener of four matchups between the Atlantic Division foes.

But Blackhawks star Connor Bedard scored the tying goal with five seconds left on Chicago’s one-man-advantage with a remarkable tight-angle shot that found a tiny opening between goaltender Jonas Johansson’s left shoulder and the crossbar.

Landon Slaggert scored the go-ahead goal in his season debut as the Chicago Blackhawks opened a three-game Eastern Conference road trip with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay isn’t piling up points, especially on the road, while other Atlantic Division teams are surging into the playoff picture.

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager and vice president of hockey operations Julien BriseBois on Monday repeatedly spoke about the faith he holds in his NHL roster during his annual midseason media availability.

According to team data, BriseBois said, the Lightning rank seventh in fewest turnovers that lead to scoring chances, compared to 19th last season. But the goals that have come off turnovers have

The Canadiens winger wasn’t eager to answer a text message or check social media — he needed to know where Montreal ranked in a jam-packed Eastern ... Conference after beating the Tampa Bay ...

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Tampa Bay vs Chicago, which will take place on January 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.