Tampa Bay Lightning's Postseason Disappointment Lingers as Offseason Begins The Tampa Bay Lightning's 2025-26 season may be over, but the questions surrounding the team's future are just starting to unfold. Despite finishing second in the Atlantic Division with a respectable 50-26-6 record, the Lightning fell short in the Eastern Conference First Round, ending their pursuit of another Stanley Cup championship. As the team embarks on a crucial offseason, one of the key players to watch will be defenseman John Carlson, who signed a two-year contract with the Lightning on July 1. With Carlson's future in Tampa Bay now secure, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how the team's front office will address the remaining roster needs and rebuild for another deep playoff run.

Today, the Tampa Bay Lightning: 2025-26 season: 50-26-6, second in Atlantic Division, lost in Eastern Conference First Round John Carlson, D: The 36-year-old signed a two-year contract July 1 after he ...