Emil Lilleberg - NHL News & Rumors

Leaves Saturday's game Lilleberg sustained an undisclosed injury in Saturday's game versus the Capitals, and there was no update on his status from head coach Jon Cooper after the contest, Benjamin Pierc...

Impact Lilleberg was hurt early in the third period. The 25-year-old defenseman picked up a helper prior to his exit. The Lightning dressed seven blueliners Saturday, so they'll have some options for their roster if Lilleberg is unavailable Monday versus the Flyers. Defenseman Max Crozier could come in if the team sticks with seven defensemen, or one of Jansen Harkins or Scott Sabourin could get the call instead.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A controversial move by Emil Lilleberg may have robbed Montreal of a crucial 2-0 lead against Tampa Bay. The Mostly Illegal Play That Could Have Changed Everything for the Canadiens in Game 2

APRIL 23 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Postgame Media vs BOS | Cooper, Hagel, Lilleberg

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

Seals win with rare goal Lilleberg scored a goal Saturday in a 2-1 in over the Bruins.

Impact Lilleberg scored off a rebound with 1:35 left to deliver the win. The defensive defender, who continues to wear a full cage to protect a broken jaw suffered early in March, had just three goals (seven assists) in 47 games prior to Saturday. Notably, it was Lilleberg's second game winner this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later

Emil Lilleberg scored with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Jake Guentzel's goal, 2 assists lead Lightning over Predators 3-2

Jake Guentzel had a goal and two assists while Corey Perry broke a third-period tie to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory against the Nashville Predators on Sunday to move...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

First NHL three-point game Lilleberg (face) had a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa.

Impact It was Lilleberg's first three-point game in the NHL. And his goal put the Bolts ahead for good. He joined a 3-on-2 rush and finished it with a sweet backhand. Lilleberg became the fourth Norwegian player in NHL history with a three-point game. He joined Mats Zuccarello (41), Espen Knutsen (four) and Patrick Thoresen (one). Lilleberg has three goals, five assists, 68 hits, 36 shots and 35 blocks in 40 games this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Montour scores in OT to lead Kraken past Lightning 4-3

Brandon Montour scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime to give the Seattle Kraken a 4-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Making return Saturday Lilleberg (face) will play in Saturday's road clash against the Oilers, per Julie Stewart-Binks.

Impact Head coach Jon Cooper noted that Lilleberg will wear a protective cage on his helmet for his return to the lineup. Saturday's contest marks Lilleberg's first game since Mar. 3 after sustaining the facial injury during one of Tampa Bay's practices. He'll step into the lineup for Victor Hedman, who was ruled out due to illness.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton and Tampa Bay take the ice for out-of-conference matchup

The Edmonton Oilers and the Tampa Bay Lightning square off in an out-of-conference matchup

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Set to miss at least two weeks Lilleberg will be out for at least two weeks due to a faacial fracture, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Saturday.

Impact Lilleberg suffered the injury during Wednesday's practice. He has accounted for two goals, four assists, 28 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and 60 hits across 35 appearances this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Lilleberg (undisclosed) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's game against Toronto, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Following a 23-game absence, Lilleberg will return to the lineup against the Maple Leafs. He has supplied two goals, six points, 24 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and 53 hits through 32 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Lilleberg (undisclosed) was labeled as week-to-week by head coach Jon Cooper, who told reporters Monday he was hoping to have the defenseman back before the Olympic break, Eduardo...

Impact Considering the Olympic break isn't until February, it certainly doesn't sound like Lilleberg is going to be back anytime soon. With just three points in his last 15 outings, the blueliner doesn't offer much in the way of offensive productivity, though he did chip in 33 hits and 19 blocks over that stretch. Lilleberg's extended absence will open up a spot on the blue line for Steve Santini.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for IR Lilleberg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lilleberg will have to miss at least the Bolts' next three games, though it could be longer, considering the team hasn't provided any details regarding the severity or nature of his undisclosed injury. With the 24-year-old blueliner on the shelf, Steve Santini was called up from the minors and should suit up on the third pairing against the Panthers on Monday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't finish game Lilleberg (undisclosed) didn't play in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Islanders, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lilleberg's status was not updated after the game, leaving him questionable for Monday versus the Panthers. If he can't play, the Lightning will likely need to make a roster move for a blueliner.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vasilevskiy makes 20 saves, Hagel has 2 goals and an assist in Lightning's 3-0 win over Flyers

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Mond...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Guentzel scores in OT to give Lightning 2-1 win over Oilers

Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds net once again Lilleberg scored a goal on his lone shot on target, blocked one shot, racked up two penalty minutes and held a plus-2 rating during his 16:02 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 win over...

Impact Despite the least amount of ice time of any of the team's dressed defenseman, Lilleberg turned in a really solid game. The 24-year-old was one of three Lightning players to finish the contest with a plus-2 rating and also found the back of the net for the second time in his last three games. Once Victor Hedman (undisclosed) and Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) are ready to return, it will be interesting to see how Lilleberg will fit in, if at all.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Finley scores 1st NHL goal to help the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1

Jack Finley scores his first NHL goal, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

First goal of season Lilleberg scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Washington on Saturday.

Impact He took a pass from Jake Guentzel, but didn't connect with it clean, and it knuckled past past Logan Thompson. It was Lilleberg's first goal and second point of the season (15 games).

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel lifts surging Lightning to 3-2 win over Capitals

Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking goal 8:42 into the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets on scoresheet with assist Lilleberg notched an assist and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.

Impact The helper was Lilleberg's first point of the season. The 24-year-old defenseman has added eight shots on net, 17 hits, 11 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-3 rating. He's a tough customer, but he had just 19 points in 76 regular-season outings last year, so don't expect a lot of offense. Lilleberg should be a bottom-four regular on the Lightning's blue line.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning Defenseman Was Nice Surprise This Season Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2023-24 season. In 37 games with th...

MAY 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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