However, the Lightning have some gotten some good news, as one of their veteran forwards is officially returning from injury. While speaking to team reporter Gabby Shirley, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper shared that forward Zemgus Girgensons will be returning for the Bolts against the Ducks.

As the public address announcer at Benchmark International Arena belted the final tones of ‘This is the final minute of the period’ on Thursday night, Tampa Bay Lightning fans appeared due for at least one point banked in the standings and a period of overtime hockey.

After Thursday’s frustrating loss to Chicago, Tampa Bay wants to simplify its game ahead of a challenging back-to-back.

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TAMPA, Florida.- 11 former Bulldogs have now played in a NHL game this season. Thursday night, forward Dominic James made his debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning. James was one second away from having 10 minutes of ice time and had one shot on goal in Tampa’s contest against Chicago.

The Blackhawks' Ryan Donato spoke about his nerves while scoring the game-winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

On a five-game road trip that began with coach Joel Quenneville's return to Chicago and ends against another former Quenneville-coached club, the Anaheim Ducks are working their way through a good test.

Everything you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks, including how to watch and team news.

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov chipped in on each of the team's two goals against the Blackhawks, as he recorded two assists on the night. With this, the veteran forward now has two goals, three assists, and five points in five games so far this season.