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Postgame RAV4: Flyers Lose to Bolts, 4-1 | Philadelphia Flyers The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1, at Benchmark International Arena on Monday evening.
OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM
Flyers vs. Lightning | NHL Highlights | Oct 5, 2026
Flyers vs. Lightning | NHL Highlights | Oct 5, 2026
OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Lightning roll past the winless Flyers 4-1 as Vasilevskiy ties Andy Moog on career wins list

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 as Pontus Holmberg and Ilya Mikheyev each had a goal and an assist
OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Leads Lightning onto ice Vasilevskiy will defend the home crease in Monday's clash against the Flyers, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Impact After losing on Opening Night to the Rangers, Vasilevskiy bounced back in his most recent outing, which was a 20-save effort in Saturday's 3-1 win over Washington. The 32-year-old netminder currently holds a 1-1-0 record, a 2.59 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 45 shots on net between his two outings. However, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner has a favorable matchup Monday against the Flyers, who have lost all three of their games to begin the year. Vasilevskiy is poised to be an elite fantasy option Monday and beyond.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Lilleberg - Expected to miss about a week Lilleberg (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Flyers and is expected to miss approximately one week, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Lilleberg suffered an undisclosed injury early in the third period of Saturday's game against the Capitals, and he'll be forced to miss some time. Max Crozier, Jansen Harkins and Scott Sabourin are candidates to see increased playing time in Lilleberg's absence.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
RAV4 Things: Flyers vs. Lightning | Philadelphia Flyers Rick Tocchet's Philadelphia Flyers (0-1-2) are in the Sunshine State on Monday to take on Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1-0).
OCTOBER 5 • NHL.COM
Lightning vs. Flyers Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Monday, October 5, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers play on Monday at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, and the sportsbooks prefer the hom...
OCTOBER 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Lightning get back to 'winning battles' to bounce back from opening loss | NHL.com Controls play at home against Capitals after disappointing start
OCTOBER 4 • NHL.COM
Guentzel has two points, Lightning edge Capitals in home opener | NHL.com Hagel gets two assists for Tampa Bay; Sourdif scores for Washington
OCTOBER 4 • NHL.COM
Charle-Edouard D'Astous - Snipes goal in win D'Astous scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Washington.
Impact D'Astous delivered a surprisingly strong debut season in 2025-26 with 29 points (six goals, 23 assists), 112 PIM, 96 hits and 74 blocks in 70 games last season. He has been a point producer at every level and in every league he's played in, both in North America and Europe, and he's found a way to translate his game into the NHL. D'Astous is behind Victor Hedman and John Carlson on the blue line and power play, but that changes with a single injury.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Lilleberg - 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.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Conor Geekie - Sharp goal in win Geekie scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over Washington. It stood as the winner.
Impact Geekie fired a one-timer from the right circle that beat Charlie Lindgren stick side. He's earned the fourth-line center role in Tampa Bay, and there's every opportunity for the young pivot to deliver a new career mark if he can focus his game this season. Geekie's best came two seasons ago with 14 points, including eight goals, in 52 games. Last year, he took another step in the AHL with 28 goals, 51 assists, a plus-12 rating and 82 PIM. He represented Syracuse at the AHL All-Star Classic.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals vs. Lightning | NHL Highlights | Oct 3, 2026
Capitals vs. Lightning | NHL Highlights | Oct 3, 2026
OCTOBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Named game's first star Vasilevskiy made 19 saves in a 3-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday.
Impact The game was close -- the Bolts put in an empty-net goal late in the third to cement the win. Vasilevskiy earned the game's first star for his work. He's world class and is one of a small group that can carry your fantasy squad.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Guentzel - First two points of season Guentzel scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over Washington.
Impact The Great Guentzel has averaged 84 points, including 39 goals, 29 power-play points and 218 shots over the last two seasons. That puts him square in the NHL's top-20 offensive players. Guentzel is poised to deliver similar numbers this season.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 in home opener

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 19 saves, Charle-Edouard D’Astous and Conor Geekie scored in the first period and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their home opener with a 3-1 victory over the...
OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press
Justin Sourdif with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Washington Capitals Justin Sourdif (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 10/03/2026
OCTOBER 4 • NHL.COM
Brandon Hagel - First two helpers of season Hagel set up two goals Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Capitals. He had a game-high six shots.
Impact The points were Hagel's first of the season. The winger has fired 442 shots over the last two seasons and scored at better than an 86-point pace in the same span. Hagel is Nikita Kucherov's wing man at even strength, and they hop the boards together on the top power-play unit. Expect great things from Hagel again this season.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Vasilevskiy - Set to start Saturday Vasilevskiy is expected to patrol the home crease against Washington on Saturday, per Diandra Loux of The Hockey News.
Impact Vasilevskiy is poised to make his second start of the 2026-27 campaign after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate. He allowed four goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers. The fifth goal was an empty-netter. Washington is coming off a 5-2 win over Carolina on Friday.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals take on the Lightning following Tuch's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Alex Tuch scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes
OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press
Nicholas Abruzzese - Nets both goals in AHL win Abruzzese scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 2-0 win over Laval on Friday.
Impact Abruzzese has never scored more than 16 goals in an AHL season, but he's off to a hot start this year. He has been relatively consistent on offense, producing between 43 and 52 points in all four of his AHL regular seasons. He should serve as a steady veteran for the Crunch this year.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Mads Sogaard - Opens AHL season with shutout Sogaard notched a 27-save shutout in AHL Syracuse's 2-0 win over Laval on Friday.
Impact Sogaard's first game for Syracuse was a huge success. The goalie will be the organizational No. 3 for the Lightning, but he probably won't see much NHL time unless Andrei Vasilevksiy or Dennis Hildeby gets hurt. Last year, Sogaard went 7-13-4 with a 3.69 GAA and an .874 save percentage for AHL Belleville in the regular season.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Postgame Media vs NYR | Carlson, Hagel, Cooper
Postgame Media vs NYR | Carlson, Hagel, Cooper
OCTOBER 2 • YOUTUBE
Lightning Fail to Overcome Slow Start vs Rangers The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season on the big stage at Madison Square Garden, against a Rangers squad looking to rebound afte...
OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM
Nikita Kucherov - Closing in on franchise record Kucherov scored a goal in a 5-1 loss to the Rangers on Thursday.
Impact Kucherov scored on a backhanded pass that went in off Noah Laba in the second frame. It made the score 3-1. Kuch is coming off a Hart trophy season with 44 goals and 86 assists in 2025-26, and he has averaged 127 points, including 39 goals, in each of his last four seasons. He is closing in on Steven Stamkos' team record of 1,137 points (1,082 games). Kucherov now has 1,125 (402 goals, 723 assists; 880 games). He could eclipse that record in the next couple weeks.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
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