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Goes on injured reserve Holmberg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Holmbeg will sit out his second straight game Saturday. He has one goal and four assists with 18 hits across 15 games this season. The Lightning recalled Jakob Pelletier from AHL Syracuse in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play against Rangers Holmberg (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Holmberg is set to miss at least one game after sitting out practices Sunday and Tuesday. The 26-year-old joins Anthony Cirelli (upper body) as forwards to exit the lineup. Scott Sabourin and Boris Katchouk were recalled Tuesday to help fill out the Lightning's lineup for Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Holmberg (undisclosed) is day-to-day after missing Tuesday's practice, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Holmberg also didn't participate in Monday's session, making his availability for Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers unclear. He has collected one goal, four assists, 15 shots on net and 18 hits across 15 appearances this season. If Holmberg doesn't play versus the Rangers, Curtis Douglas could draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last three games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of helpers Holmberg notched two assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact This was Holmberg's second multi-point effort of the season, snapping a three-game dry spell. The 26-year-old forward has held down a fourth-line role this season, earning a goal, four assists, 11 shots on net, 15 hits, six blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-4 rating through 10 contests. Holmberg could eclipse the 20-point mark for the first time in his career, but his overall profile and playing style aren't favorable for fantasy usage.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zemgus Girgensons scores twice as Lightning down Predators 5-2

Zemgus Girgensons scored two goals to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets game winner for new team Holmberg scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-3 win over the Bruins on Monday.

Impact Holmberg stuffed in a rebound at 3:37 of the second for a 4-1 lead. The points were his first in a Lightning uniform. He's clearly one of those better on the ice than in fantasy guys. Holmberg put up a career high 19 points in 68 games last season in Toronto while averaging 12:40 of ice time. He should replicate that in his new city.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Championship window hasn't closed on the talented Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are determined to reclaim their status as Stanley Cup contenders

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing in Saturday Holmberg undisclosed) will play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Panthers, Lightning radio announcer Dave Mishkin reports.

Impact Holmberg was cleared for contact at practice Thursday, and he'll get some game action just a couple of days later. The 26-year-old forward's injury cost him just under a week of preseason play. He'll make one more push Saturday for the Opening Night roster, though he's likely to be limited to bottom-six minutes at best.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for contact Holmberg (undisclosed) was on the ice in a regular jersey for Thursday's practice session, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Holmberg's return to practice doesn't mean he'll be in action to face the Panthers on Thursday. Still, it's a step in the right direction for the 26-year-old winger, who should be available for Opening Night against the Senators on Oct. 9. Even with Holmberg on the roster, he is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could spend plenty of time watching from the press box.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skating in non-contact jersey Holmberg (undisclosed) sported a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Holmberg has already been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Panthers, though head coach Jon Cooper implied Monday that Holmberg could play in Tampa Bay's last two exhibition outings later this week. The 26-year-old forward notched seven goals, 19 points and a plus-4 rating across 68 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Holmberg has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Panthers for an undisclosed reason, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Although Holmberg will be unavailable Tuesday, head coach Jon Cooper suggested Monday that he isn't too concerned about Holmberg's availability for the start of the regular season. Once the 2025-26 regular season gets underway, Holmberg will likely handle a bottom-six role for the Lightning.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs GM Explains Loss of Free-Agent Forward to Divisional Rival Toronto let Pontus Holmberg walk, and a Maple Leafs divisional rival wasted no time pouncing.

JULY 2, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

"How did Treliving not talk? So weird": Nick Kypreos perplexed by Maple Leafs letting latest $3.1M Bolts signing Pontus Holmberg walk away in free agency NHL analyst Nick Kypreos expressed confusion over the Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to let Pontus Holmberg enter free agency.

JULY 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why The Maple Leafs Didn't Qualify Pontus Holmberg As Player Signs With Lightning Pontus Holmberg is moving on from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

JULY 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Lands two-year contract Holmberg signed a two-year, $3.1 million contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Impact Holmberg produced seven goals, 19 points, 68 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and 46 hits across 68 regular-season appearances with Toronto in 2024-25. He will likely occupy a bottom-six role with the Lightning in the 2025-26 campaign.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be UFA Holmberg was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Maple Leafs on Monday and will become an unrestricted free agent, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Holmberg's ice time over his three-year career with the Maple Leafs has crept up each year, and he hit a career-high 12:40 per game this past season. He finished the year with 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 68 games played as a key part of the Maple Leafs' bottom-six. Now an unrestricted free agent, he will likely have no trouble inking a contract with a new team to play a role in an NHL capacity once free agency opens.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs cut ties with 49-point winger despite Mitch Marner departure | Sporting News Toronto is letting Pontus Holmberg go.

JUNE 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LEAFS NOTES: Lineup tweaked for Game 6 but Matthews and Marner remain together Toronto Maple Leafs bringing back Calle Jarnkrok and Pontus Holmberg for Game 6, Auston Matthew and Mitch Marner stay on top line.

MAY 17, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Panthers rout the Maple Leafs 6-1 to take a 3-2 series lead

Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, three Florida defensemen scored and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference...

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Sanderson scores in OT as Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-3 to avoid sweep

Defenseman Jake Sanderson scored on a long wrist shot from the left boards at 17:42 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night to force...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in Sunday's win Holmberg scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Holmberg a 19-game goal drought with his first-period tally Sunday. In that span, he had three assists, 19 hits, 17 shots on net and 14 blocked shots. The 26-year-old has been in a fourth-line role lately, but he's occasionally moved up in the lineup when he's playing well. Holmberg is at 17 points over 66 contests, matching his 54-game output from 2023-24. He's added 66 shots on net, 52 blocked shots, 43 hits, 27 PIM and a plus-3 rating in 2024-25.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Woll makes 25 saves to help the Maple Leafs top the slumping Hurricanes 4-1

Joseph Woll made 25 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs moved closer to clinching the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1, reaching the 50-win mark

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs visit the Hurricanes after shootout win

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Carolina Hurricanes after the Maple Leafs knocked off the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up helper Holmberg logged an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Holmberg snapped a nine-game point drought when he set up the first of Nicholas Robertson's two goals in this game. The 26-year-old Holmberg looked ticketed for the press box prior to David Kampf (upper body) exiting the lineup. For now, Holmberg is holding down a fourth-line role. He's at 16 points -- one shy of his career high -- with 62 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 39 hits, 27 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 62 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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