Corey Abbott's fantasy hockey trade suggestions include swapping for John Carlson, whose production should pick up, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who's back after missing the first nine games of the season.

Read our Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Thursday, October 15.

The longtime vet has been just what the Tampa Bay Lightning have needed.

Tampa Bay Lightning (3-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (2-2, in the Metropolitan Division)Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Minnesota Wild, earning a key win as Dennis Hildeby and John Carlson made their name known in Lightning uniforms.

(AP) — Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.Anthony Cirelli also scored to help Tampa Bay win its third straight game.

After a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers in their season opener, the Lightning have quickly turned the page with back-to-back wins over the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers, improving to 2-1 on the season.

Logan Thompson personally likes John Carlson better in Washington Capitals red than Tampa Bay Lightning blue.

The Tampa Bay Lightning face rival Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the preseason as both teams continue preparing for the 2026-27 NHL season.