Eastern Conference · NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning
Head Coach: Jon Cooper
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 37-14 (.725) in the National Hockey League Eastern Conference, ranked #1 seed. A dominant campaign with a 18-9-0 home record and 19-5-4 on the road. Currently on a 5-game winning streak, with a 8-1-1, 0 PTS record over the last 10 games. Playoff position is secure — 7 games above the cutline with a Pressure Index of 1.0. 1 upcoming game with live tickets, starting from 10. Next home game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (from 10). 26-man roster under head coach Jon Cooper, including 10 defenses, 8 centers, 4 right wings.
Win %
.725
Home
18-9-0
Away
19-5-4
Last 10
8-1-1, 0 PTS
Streak
W5
SeatNav Team Intelligence
1 game analyzedPlayoff Pressure Index
ComfortableTampa Bay Lightning hold a comfortable playoff position, 7 seeds above the cutline. Low urgency environment.
7 above cutline
GB: -
Upcoming Games
1 game with tickets availableRanked by 2D Composite
vs. Buffalo Sabres
Amalie Arena · 7:00 PMHOME
from
$10
High Intensity
Strong competitive matchup with playoff significance.
Next Home Game
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres
Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Amalie Arena
Strong competitive matchup with playoff significance.
Season Analysis
Through 51 games this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have posted a 37-14 record, good for a .725 winning percentage. This places them as a elite team in the Eastern Conference, currently holding the #1 seed. They currently lead their conference standings.
Interestingly, the Lightning have been stronger on the road (19-5-4) than at home (18-9-0). This road resilience is notable and suggests the team performs well under pressure in hostile environments. Their away record ranks among the more impressive in the NHL.
The Lightning are red hot, riding a 5-game winning streak. Combined with a 8-1-1, 0 PTS record over their last 10 games, this is a team with serious momentum. If you're looking to catch them at their best, now is the time.
The Lightning are in a secure playoff position with a Pressure Index of just 1.0, meaning they have room to manage their roster and rest key players. For fans, this means the team can focus on building chemistry and preparing for postseason play rather than scrambling for wins.
There are currently 1 upcoming Lightning game with tickets available on SeatNav. Each game is ranked using our EVE Score system, which measures match significance based on standings, streaks, rivalries, and playoff implications — helping fans identify the most compelling games to attend.
Roster
26 players · 2025-26 season
Center
#71Anthony Cirelli
C · 6' 1" · 193 lbs · 28y
#42Curtis Douglas
C · 6' 8" · 201 lbs · 25y
#28Zemgus Girgensons
C · 6' 3" · 197 lbs · 32y
#93Gage Goncalves
C · 6' 1" · 189 lbs · 25y
#37Yanni Gourde
C · 5' 9" · 173 lbs · 34y
#59Jake Guentzel
C · 5' 11" · 176 lbs · 31y
#17Dominic James
C · 6' 0" · 190 lbs · 23y
#21Brayden Point
C · 5' 11" · 177 lbs · 29y
Left Wing
#38Brandon Hagel
LW · 6' 2" · 186 lbs · 27y
#20Nick Paul
LW · 6' 4" · 234 lbs · 30y
Right Wing
#22Oliver Bjorkstrand
RW · 6' 0" · 175 lbs · 30y
#29Pontus Holmberg
RW · 6' 0" · 201 lbs · 26y
#86Nikita Kucherov
RW · 6' 0" · 173 lbs · 32y
#46Scott Sabourin
RW · 6' 3" · 205 lbs · 33y
Defense
#67Declan Carlile
D · 6' 3" · 190 lbs · 25y
#81Erik Cernak
D · 6' 4" · 230 lbs · 28y
#24Maxwell Crozier
D · 6' 3" · 204 lbs · 25y
#51Charle-Edouard D'Astous
D · 6' 2" · 188 lbs · 27y
#77Victor Hedman
D · 6' 7" · 244 lbs · 35y
#78Emil Lilleberg
D · 6' 3" · 215 lbs · 25y
#27Ryan McDonagh
D · 6' 1" · 216 lbs · 36y
#90J.J. Moser
D · 6' 2" · 183 lbs · 25y
#43Darren Raddysh
D · 6' 1" · 202 lbs · 29y
#75Ethan Samson
D · 6' 1" · 180 lbs · 22y
Goaltender
#31Jonas Johansson
G · 6' 5" · 220 lbs · 30y
#88Andrei Vasilevskiy
G · 6' 4" · 223 lbs · 31y
Last updated: Feb 14, 2026, 4:32 PM · Data via licensed sports feeds