Dominic James - NHL News & Rumors

Scores in Game 7 loss James scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 7.

Impact James ended the playoffs on a three-game point streak (two goals, one assist). The 23-year-old added 12 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-4 rating over seven postseason contests. James put up 15 points across 43 regular-season outings and should be in the mix for bottom-six minutes heading into 2026-27.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens vs. Lightning | NHL Playoff Highlights | Game 7 | May 3, 2026

MAY 4 • YOUTUBE

Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series

MAY 4 • Associated Press

KING JAMES ties Game 7! 👑

MAY 3 • YOUTUBE

Montreal hosts Tampa Bay with 3-2 series lead

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Nets first career NHL playoff goal James scored a goal Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round.

Impact It was James' first career NHL playoff goal. He tied the game 1-1 early in the second period on a 2-on-1. He wired a snap shot under Jakub Dobes' glove from the right circle. James is skating in a third-line role, and he delivered seven goals, eight assists, 56 shot, 58 hits and 139 face-off wins (50.4 percent) in 43 regular-season games.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss

Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation again

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead

Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Lightning & Canadiens exchange goals just 11 SECONDS apart!!

APRIL 30 • YOUTUBE

Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series

Brandon Hagel scored his NHL playoffs-leading fifth and sixth goals in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night in Ga...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Dominic James injured after knee on knee from Arber Xhekaj. A knee on knee collision in Game 1 takes a player out of the game.

APRIL 19 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Activated ahead of postseason James (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact James is back ahead of schedule for the Lightning as the 23-year-old was given a timeline of 8-10 weeks in early March after undergoing surgery. He had 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 43 games played during the season. If he suits up in Game 1 against the Canadiens, it will be the rookie's first game Feb 28.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's Dominic James out two months with leg injury Lightning forward Dominic James will be out 8-10 weeks after a successful surgery on his leg injury, according to Benjamin Pierce.

MARCH 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Undergoes surgery James (leg) will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Thursday.

Impact James will miss the remainder of the regular season and could be sidelined through more than one playoff series, assuming the Lightning go that far. As a rookie, the 23-year-old winger put up seven goals, eight assists and 56 shots in 43 contests while averaging 12:14 of ice time.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to injured reserve James (leg) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact The move to put James on IR freed up a roster spot for the Bolts to add Conor Geekie in a corresponding move. Already ruled out for the next two games, the 23-year-old James should probably be expected to miss the entire four-game road trip now that he is on injured reserve.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss next two games James (leg) will be unavailable for the Bolts' next two contests, though it could be longer, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Monday.

Impact James was finding his offensive game prior to getting hurt, generating three goals and one assist in his last seven outings. With Gage Goncalves (undisclosed) also on the shelf, the Lightning will need to either call up a forward from the minors or roll with seven defensemen heading into the next two games.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains apparent leg injury James (leg) left Saturday's game versus the Sabres, and there was no update on his status following the contest, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, James was hurt late in the third period and couldn't put weight on his right leg after a collision with Michael Kesselring. This could be the type of injury that costs James time, which may force the Lightning to make roster moves to get more center depth. More information should be available prior to Tuesday's game versus the Wild.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Josh Norris scored twice, Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Tickles twine in loss James scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact James has three goals and three helpers over his last 11 outings. The 23-year-old has been an effective and versatile forward for the Lightning as a rookie this season, moving around the lineup as necessary. He's at six goals, eight assists, 55 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-4 rating through 42 appearances. James' ice time will likely drop once Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Aho's power-play goal helps Hurricanes beat Lightning 5-4 in meeting of Eastern Conference's best

Sebastian Aho banged in a power-play goal through traffic midway through the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Pots goal in win James scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact James scored at 14:58 of the first period to give the Lightning a 1-0 lead. The 23-year-old continues to make a name for himself as a rookie, earning four points over his last six games. For the season, he has filled a versatile role, picking up five goals, seven assists, 43 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-2 rating over 37 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Raddysh, Gourde and Kucherov help surging Lightning beat Jets 4-1

Darren Raddysh and Yanni Gourde each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 28 saves in 2nd shutout of season as Lightning blank Mammoth 2-0

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season and 42nd of his career, Darren Raddysh scored on a power play late in the second period, and the Tampa Bay Lig...

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Lightning vs. Blackhawks | NHL Highlights | January 23, 2026

JANUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Lightning beat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootout in their 15th straight game without a regulation loss

Dominic James scored in the fifth round of a shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning made it 15 straight games without a regulation loss, outlasting the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Frid...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

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Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

Montreal hosts Tampa Bay with 3-2 series lead

Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss

Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead

Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series

Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Aho's power-play goal helps Hurricanes beat Lightning 5-4 in meeting of Eastern Conference's best

Raddysh, Gourde and Kucherov help surging Lightning beat Jets 4-1

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 28 saves in 2nd shutout of season as Lightning blank Mammoth 2-0

Lightning beat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootout in their 15th straight game without a regulation loss