Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper had some choice words following Tampa's Game 5 loss last night. We discuss those comments and look at some of the backlash he is facing. We also close the book on the playoffs series with some closing thoughts. We wrap things up with out pick for the bandwagon to jump on for the remainder of the Stanley Cup playoffs.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game...

The Bolts' playoff hopes came crashing down as they fell in Game 5 to the Panthers to be officially eliminated from the playoffs. With another first round exit the Lightning will look to retool in this summer in order not to make it three years in a row. We also discuss Steven Stamkos becoming a UFA and how the Bolts could bring back their captain. We also discuss our plans for the rest of the pla...

Tampa's season will be on the line this afternoon as they will kick off Game 4 at Amalie. We discuss the gravity of the situation, as well as the pros and cons of an early exit from the playoffs. With Steven Stamkos becoming a UFA this offseason we look a the possibility of this being the captain's last game in Tampa. Could we see major changes in Tampa Bay this offseason?    Support Us By Support...

We were all hoping to see a catastrophic turn around in Game 3, but unfortunately for us, and the Lightning, that was not the case. The Tampa Bay Lightning once again got off to a slow start in the opening 20 minutes, and the Panthers once again took an early lead. The Bolts did seem to get things going in the 2nd period as they scored two unanswered goals to take a 2-1 lead. That excitement was s...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be going back to Amalie Arena down 2-0 to the Panthers. We not only address the issue of them being able to win, but also the issues surrounding this team in general. The Lightning have been uncharacteristically  mediocre on the power play with just two goals in eight chances. The Lightning will also look to get off to a better start in the first period tomorrow night,...

Tampa's ghosts once again came out to haunt them as the Lightning turned out an abysmal first period in which they only had three shots. The Lightning would turn things around in the second period as they scored two goals to tie things up. We also saw a goalie battle for the ages between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky that would force the game to overtime. It would eventually be former Li...

The Lightning failed to put up a shot on goal in the first 15 minutes of their Game 1 matchup with the Florida Panthers. They would eventually get things going and tie the game off a goal from Brandon Hagel. Tampa Bay would eventually go on to lose the game 3-2, falling down one game in the series. We recap the loss, and discuss the early struggles for the Lightning. We look at the game Nikita Kuc...

We are joined on today's very special Stanley Cup Playoffs episode by Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers to preview the round one matchup between the Lightning and Panthers. Adam and Armando discuss their picks for the players to keep an eye out for in the series, as well as the storylines surrounding both teams. We also wrap things up with some predictions and keys for both teams looking to gain...

On today's episode we discuss Nick Paul being this year's most surprising performance. Paul had career-highs in games played, goals, and points. The towering centerman proved  his ability to anchor the third line while also contributing to Tampa's success on  a nightly basis. We also lay out some predictions for the opening round matchup against the Florida Panthers. We name some of the players wh...

Nikita Kucherov made history tonight, becoming the fifth player ever to record 100 assists in a season. Kucherov picked up the assist on a smooth pass to his linemate Braydon Point. We talk about the history making assist, as well as where Kuch's season ranks among those over the last 20 years. We reflect on the last 82 games and how far the Lightning have come since October 10th.   Support Us By...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off one last time in the regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night. The Bolts are coming off a three-game losing streak and are desperate for a win. Nikita Kucherov will be looking for a historic 100th assist tomorrow and will join Connor McDavid, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux, and Wayne Gretzky as the only players to notch 100 assists in a season....

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be taking in the Buffalo Sabres tonight for what will be the last matchup of the season between the Atlantic Division rivals. Bolts fans also have the Stanley Cup Playoffs to look forward to, as  the Lightning will most likely take on the Boston Bruins. We discuss the prospect of matching up with Boston, as well as how far Tampa could go.    Support Us By Supporting Ou...

With the Lightning in action tonight against the Senators, we reflect on the month since the Trade Deadline. We give our grades and how bringing Dumba and Duclair to Tampa bay has transformed the team for the better. We also discuss the possibility of Anthony Duclair signing a long-term deal in the offseason to stay in Tampa Bay. We wrap things up with our realistic expectations of Mikhail Sergach...

The Tampa Bay Lightning were able to wrangle in a win Tuesday night after they fell behind 2-1. The Lightning were led not only by Nikita Kucherov, but also Steven Stamkos. Stamkos was able to extend his goal-streak to six games off the heels of a hat-trick. We recap the win, the Captain's night, and preview tomorrow night's tilt with the Ottawa  Senators.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

The Lightning came up just short on Saturday as they fell to the Penguins 5-4. Tampa received much help from Steven Stamkos, as he chipped home two goals. Nikita Kucherov was heavily involved and is approaching a milestone of 100 assists on the season. We discuss the loss, Stamkos' stellar season, as well as the importance of Kucherov's upcoming milestone.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to roll on their way to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they wrapped up their road trip with yet another win. The game started close in the 1st period in Montreal, but the Tampa unleashed their torrent attack in the second period, scoring four goals. Nick Paul and Steven Stamkos walked away with two-goal games, while Nikita Kucherov padded his points total to 133. We r...

The Lightning went up to Toronto and picked up their first win of the season over the Maple Leafs. The Lightning were the top team from the onset and only got stronger as the game went on as they pulled off the 4-1 victory. Tampa saw continued production from Nick Paul and Braydon Point as they also received help from Victory Hedman. We recap the game, as well as preview tonight's matchup in Montr...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have one last crack at the Maple Leafs tonight up in Toronto tonight, and they have only one thing on their mind, a win. We discuss the keys to picking up up that elusive win against the Maple Leafs. We discuss one of the things that has been missing: offensive production from the defensemen. Can the Lightning snatch up two wins against Toronto to even the season serie...

The Lightning fell just short in their final meeting with the Red Wings on Monday night  at home. Anthony Cirelli had two goals taken away due to video review. The Bolts still managed to keep the game tied till the 3rd period when the Red Wings pulled out in front and took home a 4-2 victory. We recap the loss at home to the divisional foe, as well the performance of Anthony Cirelli has had over t...

The Lightning continued to roll over the weekend as they lit up the Islanders 4-1.  Andrei Vasilevskiy looks like he is finally back to his old self as he has continued to build upon each performance. We discuss how his good performances continue to make life easy for the rest of the team. We also look at the final stretch of the season and what the final eight games could mean to the Bolts before...

The Bolts have played so well over the last few weeks that they have made themselves a scary team. We talk about how they may now be a team nobody in the Eastern Conference wants to play in the first round. We discuss Andrei Vasilevskiy's performance from last night and how that could propel the Lightning deep into the playoffs.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that...

The Tampa Bay Lightning looked like they were in playoff form by knocking off the Bruins at home, 3-1. The Bolts saw goals from Mitchell Chaffee, Braydon Point, and Nikita Kucherov. The star of the night was Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Big Cat stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced. We discuss the big win and Vasilevskiy's big game. With this win, the Lightning are now two points behind the Maple Leafs i...

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back from the West Coast road trip for a three-game series back at Amalie. They will kick off their homestead with a matchup tomorrow night against the Boston Bruins. The Bolts come into the matchup leading the season series 3-1. We discuss the upcoming homestead, along with a preview of the rumble with Boston. We also wrap things up with a discussion on how Tampa can g...

The Lightning wrapped up their West Coast trip with an overtime win in Anaheim. With the win, the Bolts were able to come back home with seven points under their belt, putting themselves within four points of the Maple Leafs. We also revisit our weekly Hart Trophy conversation, this time with Kyle Sullivan and Chris Micielli of Locked On Avalanche. The guys power through some technical difficultie...

The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to five games last night, as they beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1. The Bolts were once again lead by the performances of Anthony Duclair, Braydon Point, and Nikita Kucherov. Braydon Point scored two goals last night en route to picking up his 40th goal of the season. Nikita Kucherov collected four more points for the second straight game, bolsteri...