Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning

The first-place Maple Leafs play the Lightning's rival Panthers, before they travel to Tampa Bay on Wednesday. It may help Lightning fans to root for their rival on Tuesday night, and Josh Sperber explains why on today's show while re-asserting Andrei Vasilevskiy's Vezina candidacy.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL Leagu...

A key game against the Rangers can hopefully get the Bolts back on track before four crucial games at home. But, thinking ahead, who would you like to see (or not like to see) the Lightning play in the playoffs? Josh Sperber breaks down the loss in Buffalo, the potential playoff bracket, and the key matchup in New York against the Rangers. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://li...

Is there still time for the Lightning to salvage first place? Josh Sperber breaks down Thursday's loss and discusses how Kucherov and Saturday's showdown in Buffalo can get the Lightning back on track.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects, & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL  F...

With one of the best offensive units in the NHL, the Lightning have a chance to gain some ground against divisional foe Ottawa, whom they beat twice in a row in February. Can Tampa Bay keep the momentum going and take over first place? Josh Sperber breaks down a key stretch of the Lightning season and how their defense can help the Lightning move the needle in the playoff race.  Follow & Subscribe...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!   Support Us By Suppo...

While Tampa Bay has enjoyed one of their best runs of the season, they have some options with their rotation for the postseason. The Bolts could make some changes between rookies and veterans and mix it up before the playoffs begin. Josh Sperber breaks down some potential moves that could be made after one of Tampa's biggest wins of the year.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https:...

Even though this only begins the final month of the season, the Lightning's struggles on the road will certainly be put to the test throughout the next four games away from home. With divisional matchups looming, is Tampa's first game in April their most important one yet? Josh Sperber has all the answers as he discusses the Islanders-Lightning matchup and the star turns that Brayden Point and Jak...

The Lightning have begun signing some college prospects but have yet to ink Hobey Baker Award Finalist and 2022 First-Rounder Isaac Howard. What is the significance of these signings in the thick of a pennant race? Josh Sperber breaks it all down in today's episode! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team...

They enter the weekend one point out of first place with ten games left in the season. How far can the Lightning go this postseason? Josh Sperber breaks down their recent run of form and predicts the Lightning's path in the playoffs.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects, & More 🎧...

McDonagh has been a standout for Lightning on two Stanley Cup teams and a key part of this season's success, but does that make him bound for the Hockey Hall of Fame? Josh Sperber discusses McDonagh's legacy and prepares you for the rematch against the Utah Hockey Club on today's show.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL Le...

Nikita Kucherov put up three points, joining elite company with his third straight 100-point season and fifth overall. Is he the best in the NHL today? Josh Sperber breaks down Kuch's greatness and that of head coach Jon Cooper, who celebrated his 12th anniversary as Lightning coach in the victory.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Loc...

Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli has been a huge part of the Bolts' success this year and is expected to play his 500th career NHL game on Tuesday. Josh Sperber discusses Cirelli's breakout ahead of this milestone and why a simple entry-level contract could sway Isaac Howard toward Tampa Bay even sooner. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTub...

With a homestand coming up and games against both the Leafs and Panthera ahead, the Lightning still have a path to first in the Atlantic. Can they move up to the top, or will they end up as a wild card? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL  Fo...

How can the victory against Dallas be a jumping-off point for the rest of the season? Josh Sperber breaks down the win and previews the weekend ahead on today's show.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL  Follow the show on Twitter: https://t...

That is why the Lightning's Alternate Captain has partnered with AstraZeneca to ensure that everyone checks their bodies and gets screened for cancer. Ryan also stuck around and helped us preview Thursday night's game against the Dallas Stars. Please click the links below for more information on the NHL and AstraZeneca's joint initiatives discussed in today's episode:  https://bodycheckcup.nhl.com...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs!   Support Us...

Tampa Bay's defense has been steadily improving throughout the season, and another stellar game sees the Lightning in top form towards the end of the season. Can they win the Atlantic Division? Josh Sperber breaks it all down on today's show.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects &...

Though it was the defense holding the Bruins without a shot on goal in the second period that grabbed headlines, Nick Paul became the Lightning's sixth player with 20 or more goals, with no other NHL team boasting more than 4. Does this help give the Lightning the best offense in the league? Josh Sperber breaks it all down and discusses the upcoming home tilt against Philadelphia on today's show. ...

Gage Goncalves scored a goal in his second, straight game, continuing a great run since he was recalled from the AHL in January. Is he the next star forward on the Lightning? Josh Sperber breaks down Gage's rise and looks at how the Lightning line up against the Flyers and Bruins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-W...

The Bolts have lost two straight games and need a win to right the ship with two key road tilts on the horizon. Can Cam help the Lightning get back on track in the final month of the season? Josh Sperber has the full breakdown on today's show. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube  Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects &...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and...

Nikita Kucherov left in the third period, with an uncertain timetable for his potential injury. Fortunately, some options on the squad are poised to step up if needed. How can the Lightning contend if Kucherov is forced to miss time? Josh Sperber has the full breakdown on today's show. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL  Lea...

Attempting to get back on track after a home loss, the Lightning will test some new line combinations against Carolina. With Hedman hopeful to play, the defense hopes to step up with a bounce-back game to start a three-game road trip. Josh Sperber breaks down the key players to watch in the preview of Lightning-Hurricanes.    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/L...

With the trade acquisitions already making an impact, there may no longer be room in the NHL for some of the Lightning rookies in the 2024-25 season. Are the Lightning set up for success in the homestretch? Tune in for the whole breakdown on today's episode.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor:
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Unfortunately, Lightning captain Victor Hedman left early in the first period and did not return, putting his status for Saturday's game against the Bruins into question. How could a potential absence for Hedman affect the stretch run of Tampa's season? Tune in and find out! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLightning?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL  League-Wide: E...