The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered an opening-night setback, falling 5-1 to the New York Rangers in a season opener at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers took an early lead with two first-period goals before adding two more in the game, overcoming strong play from the Lightning. The loss marks a challenging start for the defending champions, who will look to regroup after the high-scoring defeat. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team adjusts following the disappointing performance.

The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. New York grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period and then scored twice ...