The Tampa Bay Lightning put the finishing touches on a quick two-game homestand by defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 at AMALIE Arena on Thursday. A shorthanded goal by Anthony Cirelli opened the scoring with 5:53 left in the second period, and forward Mikey Eyssimont doubled Tampa Bay’s lead in the final minute of the middle frame.

Tampa Bay Lightning blueliner Ryan McDonagh has had a marvelous NHL career because of his incredibly dependable defensive play. View the original article to see embedded media. However, while McDonagh is known for his reliability,

Bolts to Take on Bruins in Landmark Outdoor Game on February 1, 2026

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Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al fresco at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend.

For the first time in the NHL's 108-year history, there will be outdoor games played in Florida. Two games will be played in 2026.

Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan.