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Finds twine in loss Crozier scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Crozier's first goal of the season got the Lightning on the board at 19:27 of the second period to break up Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout bid. The 25-year-old Crozier has had his season disrupted by an undisclosed injury, but he's picked up five points in 15 outings so far. He's added 25 shots on net, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating, offering a little grit in a bottom-four role.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers vs. Lightning | NHL Highlights | December 15, 2025

DECEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE

Sam Reinhart scores twice to lead Panthers over Lightning 5-2

Sam Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal and a power play goal to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

First point since return Crozier logged an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact The helper was Crozier's first point in four games since he returned from missing eight contests due to an undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old defenseman will continue to play regularly as the Lightning fill holes on the blue line, one of which reopened when Victor Hedman (undisclosed) left this contest early. Crozier has amassed four helpers, 21 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 12 outings while battling his own injury troubles this season.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Crozier (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Crozier missed eight straight games with his latest injury and has sat out 18 of the last 22 contests. He has three assists in eight games this season. He is slated to see third-unit minutes alongside Declan Carlile on Thursday against the Penguins.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for injured reserve Crozier (undisclosed) is back on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Crozier has been battling an undisclosed injury that has seen him coming in and out of the lineup. The 25-year-old Calgary native is pointless in his last four appearances while trying to work his way back to 100 percent. With Crozier on the shelf, the Lightning recalled Steve Santini and Declan Carlile from the minors.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Crozier (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Crozier was battling a nagging undisclosed injury that cost him the last two games, but it appears he's overcome it at this point. His return comes at a good time, as both Victor Hedman (undisclosed) and Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) will be absent for Wednesday's contest. Crozier is set to fill a top-four role, though he may still have relatively limited minutes.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still hampered by injury Crozier has missed the Lightning's last two games due to injury but is considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's off...

Impact Crozier was thought to be in the clear when he played against the Avalanche on Tuesday, but it appears he's suffered a setback. The 25-year-old defenseman previously missed eight games due to an undisclosed issue, and it looks like it has cropped up again. However, since he's day-to-day, he may not be out much longer, which would help bolster a defense that could also be missing Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed).

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

In action versus Avs Crozier (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup against Colorado on Tuesday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact Crozier will suit up for the first time since Oct. 14 versus the Capitals, a stretch of eight games on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the 25-year-old defenseman notched three assists in four outings. With Crozier back, Charle-Edouard D'Astous could be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Crozier (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Thursday's contest against Dallas, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Head coach Jon Cooper said that Crozier will play at some point during the Lightning's upcoming three-game road trip that begins Sunday in Utah and ends Thursday in Vegas. Crozier has three assists in four NHL games this season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in regular jersey Crozier (undisclosed) donned a regular jersey for practice Thursday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.

Impact Crozier has missed the last six games after picking up three assists in Tampa Bay's first four contests. The defenseman could return to the lineup versus Dallas on Thursday.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in next three games Head coach Jon Cooper relayed Tuesday that he doesn't expect Crozier (undisclosed) to be available for any of the team's next three home games, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's o...

Impact Crozier was placed on injured reserve Friday, as he was injured against the Capitals on Oct. 14. The right-shot defenseman is off to a good start in 2025-26, recording three helpers, six hits and a plus-2 rating over four appearances. With Cooper's update in mind, Crozier shouldn't be expected to suit up until at least Oct. 28 in Nashville.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Put on injured reserve Crozier (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Impact The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Crozier will miss Friday's clash in Detroit and Saturday's tilt in Columbus, but those are the only two games he's ineligible to play in. Tampa Bay has also recalled Steve Santini and Scott Sabourin (suspension) on Friday. Darren Raddysh is likely to draw into the lineup due to Crozier's absence, but there is a chance that Santini will feature on the third pairing instead of Raddysh.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday Head coach Jon Cooper said he didn't think Crozier (undisclosed) will play in the Lightning's next game Friday versus the Red Wings, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times report...

Impact Crozier sustained an injury in the first period versus the Capitals on Tuesday. The 25-year-old's status for Saturday against the Blue Jackets hasn't been revealed, but it appears he could be set for at least a short absence. Darren Raddysh will likely get a chance to rejoin the lineup while Crozier is sidelined.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chychrun scores in OT to lift Capitals to 3-2 victory over Lightning for third straight win

Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime and the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 for their third straight win

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Exits Tuesday's game Crozier (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Capitals, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Crozier was injured late in the first period and missed all of the second frame before getting ruled out. He has been pushing Darren Raddysh for a place in the lineup early in the year. Crozier can be considered day-to-day for now, leaving his status in doubt for Friday's game in Detroit.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Holmberg scores one and Anthony Cirelli puts in two more as Lightning beat Bruins 4-3

Pontus Holmberg put Tampa Bay up by three goals late in the second period and the Lightning held on to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

First multi-pointer of career Crozier put up two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Devils on Saturday.

Impact It was his first multipoint game in the NHL. The 25-year-old Crozier played 13 regular-season games in 2023-24 and five regular-season outings last year. He's living out his dream, skating alongside Victor Hedman on Tampa's first pair. Crozier's fantasy value is limited, but this is a great story.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-pointer of career Crozier put up two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Devils on Saturday.

Impact It was his first multipoint game in the NHL. The 25-year-old Crozier played 13 games in 2023-24 and five last year. He's living out his dream, skating alongside Victor Hedman on Tampa's first pair. Crozier's fantasy value is limited, but this is a great story.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Brown scores 2 goals as Devils beat Lightning 5-3 for 1st win

Connor Brown scored twice, Nico Hischier and Timo Meier each had a goal and two an assist, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 for their first win of the sea...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Signs three-year deal Crozier inked a three-year, $2.325 million contract with Tampa Bay on Friday. The agreement is two-way for the 2025-26 campaign, but it converts to a one-way contract for the rema...

Impact Crozier had nine goals, 34 points and 75 PIM across 52 regular-season appearances with AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. The 25-year-old defenseman also has two assists, seven PIM and 27 hits in 18 career NHL outings with Tampa Bay. The structure of the deal suggests that the Lightning see Crozier as someone who might be able to maintain a role on the NHL roster by 2026-27. In the meantime, Crozier will compete for an Opening Night spot with Tampa Bay during training camp, but he'll likely start next season in the minors.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Crozier was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Crozier was recalled Wednesday ahead of Game 5 versus Florida, but was a healthy scratch. Crozier failed to hit the scoresheet in five regular-season games with the Lightning in 2024-25. The defenseman had nine goals and 25 helpers in 52 regular-season AHL games before his promotion.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Crozier was called up from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact While Crozier's promotion may have initially raised some fears regarding the availability of Tampa's blueliners, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com, the 25-year-old defenseman is not expected to play in Game 5 on Wednesday. Still, it will be a situation fantasy players want to monitor when the team takes the ice for warmups. For his part, Crozier made five regular-season appearances this year in which he generated zero points, 11 hits and eight shots while averaging 16:41 of ice time.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL affiliate Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Crozier has played in Tampa Bay's last five games, collecting nine shots on goal, six blocked shots and 11 hits. If his demotion is for salary cap reasons, the 24-year-old defender could return to the Lightning before Tuesday's matchup versus Chicago.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Thursday Crozier was brought up from the minors Thursday.

Impact Crozier has appeared in three NHL games this season in which he registered zero points, three shots and seven hits while averaging 17:06 of ice time. The decision to elevate Crozier from the AHL likely means Erik Cernak (undisclosed) won't be ready to face the Blackhawks on Friday -- though Crozier could be an emergency depth option.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Sam Reinhart scores twice to lead Panthers over Lightning 5-2

Chychrun scores in OT to lift Capitals to 3-2 victory over Lightning for third straight win

Pontus Holmberg scores one and Anthony Cirelli puts in two more as Lightning beat Bruins 4-3

Connor Brown scores 2 goals as Devils beat Lightning 5-3 for 1st win