Tampa Bay Lightning Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Johansson is not expected to serve as the backup for the Lightning this season, with that role going to Dennis Hildeby, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Wednesday.

Hildeby is expected to serve as the Lightning's No. 2 goaltender to begin the 2026-27 campaign, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Holmberg (collarbone) is expected to be available for the start of the 2026-27 season, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports Wednesday.

James has a broken hand and is expected to miss the first two weeks of the regular season, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports Wednesday.

Gourde underwent offseason hip surgery and will not be available until December, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports Wednesday.

Vasilevskiy doesn't believe the shortened training camp will impact his readiness for the 2026-27 campaign, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Wednesday.

Kucherov said Wednesday that he's focused on helping the team win this year and playing well on the ice, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Hedman is physically and mentally healthy ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Pelletier will be in the mix for a full-time roster spot with Tampa Bay during training camp in September, per Patrick Williams of TheAHL.com on Wednesday.

Kralovic signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Friday.

Harkins signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Friday.

Carlson signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Sogaard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Callahan signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick were traded to the Lightning from the Maple Leafs in exchange for Nick Paul on Wednesday.

Mikheyev signed a four-year, $15.4 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Viel signed a five-year, $12.5 million contract with the Lightning on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Carolina acquired Carlson from Anaheim on Saturday in exchange for Kyle Masters and pick No. 192 in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Pridham's rights were traded to the Lightning from the Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick.

Rautiainen signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Friday.

Sabourin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Abruzzese penned a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.

Groshev agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Hedman (personal) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Holmberg sustained a fractured clavicle against Buffalo on April 6, per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay News on Tuesday.

Harkins (hand) appears available to play in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against Vegas, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune on Monday.

Vasilevskiy is expected to patrol the home crease in Game 7 against Montreal on Sunday, per Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks.

Goncalves scored the overtime winner Friday in the Lightning's 1-0 victory over the Canadiens in Game 6 of their first-round series.

D'Astous (undisclosed) is poised to play in Friday's Game 6 matchup against the Canadiens, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

D'Astous (undisclosed) is poised to play in Friday's Game 6 matchup with the Canadiens, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

D'Astous (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday in Game 5 against the Canadiens, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Vasilevskiy is expected to start at home against Montreal in Game 5 on Wednesday, per Eduardo A. Encina of Tampa Bay Times.

D'Astous (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 5 against Montreal on Wednesday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

D'Astous (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Game 5 against Montreal on Wednesday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Vasilevskiy will be between the road pipes in Game 4 versus the Canadiens on Sunday, per Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

D'Astous (undisclosed) won't play against Montreal in Game 4 on Sunday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Vasilevskiy will protect the road goal in Game 3 versus the Canadiens, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Harkins (hand) was a full participant in Friday's morning skate, but he won't suit up for Game 3 versus the Oilers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

D'Astous (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's Game 3 against the Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Meneghin was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Holmberg (upper body) isn't expected to be an option during the Lightning's first-round series against Montreal, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday.

Hedman (personal) is expected to travel with the Lightning to Montreal ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

D'Astous (undisclosed) will join the Lightning on the road for Game 3 against the Canadiens on Friday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Holmberg (upper body) isn't expected to be an option during the Lightning's first-round series against Montreal, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 2 on Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Hedman (personal) is not expected to play during the first-round series after head coach Jon Cooper told reporters the blueliner was on "the doubtful side for this series," Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

D'Astous (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 2 against Montreal on Tuesday, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

D'Astous (undisclosed) exited Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal in Game 1 and did not return.

Johansson (undisclosed) took the ice for warmups and will suit up as the backup for Sunday's Game 1 against the Canadiens, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease against Montreal on Sunday in Game 1, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

James (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Pelletier was returned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Geekie has been recalled from AHL Syracuse by the Lightning, the team announced Sunday.

Santini was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Hedman (personal) has resumed skating and is back with his teammates, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN on Saturday.

Hildeby was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday.

McDonagh (rest) was at practice Friday and will suit up for Game 1 versus Montreal on Sunday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Guentzel (rest) was at practice Friday and will be in the lineup for Game 1 versus Montreal on Sunday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Moser (rest) participated in Friday's practice session, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Cirelli (rest) returned to practice Friday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Point (rest) practiced on the first line Friday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Santini remains on the NHL roster for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers, per the NHL media site.

McDonagh (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Moser (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Guentzel (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Point (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Cirelli is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Geekie was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Johansson (undisclosed) won't suit up Wednesday versus the Rangers, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Vasilevskiy will not start Wednesday's home game versus the Rangers as previously expected, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Geekie was reassigned to the minors Wednesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Pelletier was elevated from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Santini was placed on waivers by Tampa Bay on Wednesday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Hagel (lower body) will suit up versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Crozier (abdomen) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and play Wednesday versus the Rangers, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off during Wednesday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Rangers.

Hildeby was called up from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.

Hagel (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's regular-season finale versus the Rangers, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Johansson (undisclosed) will not be an option for Monday's home game against Detroit and is day-to-day, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Hagel (lower body) won't play against Detroit on Monday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Girgensons (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Wings, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Diandra Loux of The Hockey News reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Detroit on Monday.

Mikheyev netted two goals and put three shots on net in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

Hagel (lower body) will play against Boston on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Girgensons (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Boston, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Vasilevskiy will guard the road cage in Boston on Saturday, per Russ Macias of The Hockey News.

Pelletier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Cirelli (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday versus Montreal, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Hagel (lower body) isn't ready to return Thursday versus Montreal, but head coach Jon Cooper hopes to have him back before the end of the regular season, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Duke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Cirelli (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's road contest against the Senators, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Hagel (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Senators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Johansson will draw the road start in Tuesday's clash against the Senators, per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Pelletier was promoted from AHL Toronto on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Geekie is set to be recalled from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Duke will be called up ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Senators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Holmberg (upper body) departed Monday's 4-2 loss in Buffalo, and head coach Jon Cooper said after the game that the 27-year-old is "not good," according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Sabourin (lower body) will play in Monday's road game against the Sabres, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Cirelli (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday in Buffalo and is day-to-day, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Buffalo on Monday.

Hagel (lower body) won't play against Buffalo on Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hagel (undisclosed) won't play against Buffalo on Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sabourin (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Sabres, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sabourin (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's home clash against the Bruins, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Hagel (undisclosed) won't play against Boston on Saturday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease against Boston on Saturday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Hedman (personal) was moved to long-term injured reserve Thursday, per PuckPedia.

Vasilevskiy was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, and is slated to guard the home cage versus Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Sabourin is not expected to be in the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hagel is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and is expected to be unavailable versus the Penguins on Thursday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Harkins had hand surgery Monday and is expected to miss about four weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

Kucherov (illness) is set to be in the lineup versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease against the Canadiens on Tuesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Kucherov (illness) will be a game-time decision versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Steen inked a two-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning on Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Harkins (upper body) will miss Monday's home game against the Maple Leafs, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Harkins (upper body) will miss Monday's home clash against the Maple Leafs, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Johansson will tend the goal Sunday against the Predators, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Kucherov (illness) won't play against Nashville on Sunday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Kucherov (illness) won't play against Ottawa on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Harkins (upper body) has left the Ducks' road trip to return to Anaheim for further evaluation on his injury, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports Thursday.

Harkins (upper body) will not be in the lineup to face Calgary on Thursday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Vasilevskiy is slated to defend the home net versus Seattle on Thursday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Hedman (personal) is taking a temporary leave of absence, the Lightning announced Wednesday.

Harkins (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canucks.

Hedman (illness) won't play against Minnesota on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hildeby was recalled from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis Monday.

Hedman (illness) isn't available for Sunday's road contest versus the Flames, according to the NHL media site.

Johansson will guard the road net Sunday against the Flames, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Vasilevskiy is expected to start on the road against Edmonton on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Lilleberg (face) will play in Saturday's road clash against the Oilers, per Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks.

Hedman (illness) won't play against Edmonton on Saturday, according to Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks.

Lilleberg (face) will play in Saturday's road clash against the Oilers, per Julie Stewart-Binks.

Hedman (illness) will not be available in Edmonton on Saturday, per asJulie Stewart-Binks of CBC.

Vasilevskiy is scheduled to guard the road goal versus the Canucks on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Girgensons (undisclosed) will play versus the Kraken on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Vasilevskiy will protect the road goal versus the Kraken on Tuesday, Joe Pohoryles of Emerald City Spectrum reports.

Carlson (lower body) is set to make his Ducks debut Sunday at the Canadiens.

Girgensons (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes in the second period, and head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on the forward's status after the contest, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Vasilevskiy is expected to start at home against Carolina on Saturday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Carlson (lower body) won't play against Ottawa on Saturday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Santini was called up from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Geekie was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Per, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, Cernak (undisclosed) is slated to return to the lineup Saturday, according to Tampa Bay assistant coach Rob Zettler.

Cernak (undisclosed) practiced Friday and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's clash versus Carolina, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Santini was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.

Viel picked up two assists Thursday in a 6-4 loss to Toronto.

Vasilevskiy is slated to start at home against Detroit on Thursday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Cernak (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Thursday's tilt against Detroit, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Goncalves (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's home contest versus Columbus, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.