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Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov had underwent surgery on Tuesday for an unspecified lower-body injury and will be out 8-10 weeks.
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov expected to miss 8-10 weeks following surgery
According to the team’s timetable, Tampa Bay’s star forward should return in January.
Lightning don’t play from behind for a change, dispatch Penguins
The Lightning's Ryan McDonagh returns to the bench after scoring during the second period against the Penguins on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.
Brayden Point gives Tampa Bay its first regulation lead of the season and the team doesn’t squander it.
Lightning chasing again, fall to Sabres on the road
Players look at the puck after a shot by Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) was blocked by Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott during the first period Monday night in Buffalo.
After playing a mostly dominant second period, Tampa Bay allows a costly goal at the end of the frame.
Backup goaltender Brian Elliott to get first Lightning start tonight in Buffalo
Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak (82) during a preseason game earlier this month in Nashville, Tenn.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will get this first night off this season in the first of back-to-back games.

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  1. Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov expected to miss 8-10 weeks following surgery
    1 hour ago• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov had underwent surgery on Tuesday for an unspecified lower-body injury and will be out 8-10 weeks.
  2. Lightning don’t play from behind for a change, dispatch Penguins
    Earlier today• Lightning
    The Lightning's Ryan McDonagh returns to the bench after scoring during the second period against the Penguins on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.
  3. Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman resigns after sexual assault probe
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Chicago Blackhawks general manager and president of hockey operations Stan Bowman resigned Tuesday after an investigation commissioned by the team found he was among a group of leaders who failed to respond promptly to allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player in 2010.
  5. Lightning chasing again, fall to Sabres on the road
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Players look at the puck after a shot by Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) was blocked by Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott during the first period Monday night in Buffalo.
  6. Backup goaltender Brian Elliott to get first Lightning start tonight in Buffalo
    Oct. 25• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak (82) during a preseason game earlier this month in Nashville, Tenn.
  7. Lightning’s Erik Cernak growing into a more complete defenseman
    Oct. 25• Lightning
    Erik Cernak's 19 shots on goal through five games lead the Lightning.
  8. Too many penalties costing Lightning valuable 5-on-5 time
    Oct. 24• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev added to the team's penchant for penalties in Saturday's loss to the Avalanche.
  9. Steven Stamkos moves to second on Lightning’s all-time points list
    Oct. 24• Lightning
    Steven Stamkos needs 78 points to catch Martin St. Louis as the Lightning's all-time leader.
  10. Lightning pay for slow start in shootout loss to Avalanche
    Oct. 24• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) and Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) scrap during the second period Saturday night at Amalie Arena.
  11. Lightning’s Alex Barre-Boulet happy to be back after ‘crazy week’
    Oct. 23• Lightning
    The injury to Nikita Kucherov opened the door for Alex Barre-Boulet to return to the Lightning.
  12. Can Nikita Kucherov still be a force for the Lightning while sidelined?
    Oct. 23• Lightning
    The Lightning's Nikita Kucherov, left, with Brayden Point, middle, and Ondrej Palat on the ice on the opening day of Lightning training camp.
  13. With Lightning’s Stanley Cup celebrations over, getting back to winning has a nice ring to it
    Oct. 22• Lightning
    “(Thursday) night brought back a lot of memories for the guys,” Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman said. “You kind of relive that moment. (Friday), the date has turned, and you get ready for (Saturday).”
  14. Lightning reacquire Alex Barre-Boulet from Kraken
    Oct. 22• Lightning
    The Lightning claimed forward Alex Barre-Boulet off waivers Friday, after he had spent a week and a half with Seattle.
  15. Lightning receive Stanley Cup rings at private ceremony
    Oct. 22• Lightning
    The Lightning's 2020-21 Stanley Cup championship ring features 338 diamonds and 52 sapphires.
  16. Putting the charge back into the Lightning power play without Nikita Kucherov
    Oct. 20• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21) works to control the puck against Florida Panthers right wing Owen Tippett (74) during the first period of Tuesday's game at Amalie Arena.
  17. Looking for a Lightning Stadium Series ticket? Here’s how to get one
    Oct. 20• Lightning
    Lightning defensemen Victor Hedman, left, and Ryan McDonagh, second from left, pose with Nashville defensemen Roman Josi, second from right, and Mattias Ekholm, right, Wednesday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
  18. In first game without Nikita Kucherov, Lightning fall to Panthers
    Oct. 20• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy gets beat as the Panthers go up 3-1 during the third period at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.
  19. Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov lands on long-term injured reserve
    Oct. 20• Lightning
    The Lightning placed Nikita Kucherov on long-term injured reserve, meaning he can't return before Nov. 13 and he also may be out longer than that.
  20. Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe poses a scoring threat vs. former team
    Oct. 19• Lightning
    Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) competes against the Lightning during a first-round playoff game last season.
  21. Lightning’s depth tested with injuries piling up
    Oct. 19• Lightning
    The Lightning tested Corey Perry, pictured, on the top line with Ondrej Palat and Brayden Point at Monday's practice.
  22. NHL suspends Evander Kane 21 games for COVID violations
    Oct. 18• Lightning
    The NHL has suspended Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. Kane will not be eligible to play until Nov. 30 at New Jersey.
  23. Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov will miss extended time
    Oct. 18• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov makes his way to the bench after he was injured during the third period of a game against the Capitals on Saturday night.
  24. Lightning’s penalty kill sets the tone for overtime win
    Oct. 17• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away all seven shots he faced on the penalty kill Saturday night against the Capitals.
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