2020 Lightning, two Blackhawks teams among champions selected by writers

Lightning predicted to bring back 2-time Stanley Cup champion in trade with Flames originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tampa Bay Lightning may have a chance to bring back a former winner of theirs.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-3) are in the running to win the Stanley Cup in 2025-26, as bookmakers have listed them at +800 on the moneyline, the second-best odds in the NHL. On Saturday, December 27 at 7 p.m. ET, the Lightning play at the Florida Panthers.

Cooper was hired by the Lightning in 2013 and is the longest-tenured head coach in the NHL. He has coached the team to four Stanley Cup Final appearances, winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.

Darren Raddysh scored midway through overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning blew three one-goal leads before beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their fifth consecutive victory.

The NHL is heating up as the Colorado Avalanche prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in what promises to be a thrilling midseason matchup. Scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena,

Tampa beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 5 to win their Stanley Cup Final series 4-1. The Lightning's closeout win was a strong defensive performance where Tampa allowed 22 shots on goal.