NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Girgensons and Šilovs Lead Latvian Quest for Glory

RIGA, Latvia — For the first time in NHL playoff history, two Latvian-born players will suit up for the same team in the Stanley Cup Final as Zemgus Girgensons and Ivars Šilovs prepare to battle for hockey’s most prestigious trophy with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning, Eastern Conference champions, will open the 2024 Stanley … Read more

Lightning Defeat Predators, Claim Eastern Conference Lead | Girgensons & Merzļikins in Action – NHL Highlights

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tampa Bay Lightning continued their impressive run, defeating the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Tuesday night and ascending to the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Zemgus Girgensons scored twice, leading the charge for a Lightning team that has now won three straight games after a slow start to the season. Girgensons, … Read more

Girgensons in Fight & Latvian Hockey News: Scores, Records & More

RALEIGH, NC – In a game that already promised physicality, a spirited contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning took an unexpected turn Saturday night when Carolina forward Seth Jarvis dropped the gloves for his first career NHL fight against Tampa Bay’s Zemgus Girgensons. The incident occurred after a hit by Girgensons … Read more

NHL Results: Canucks Win in Shootout, Bļugers Plays, Red Wings Update

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning strengthened their position in the Eastern Conference standings with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, even as the Red Wings’ playoff aspirations took a hit. Meanwhile, Latvian prospect Elmer Tralmaks remains on the sidelines, awaiting his first NHL appearance. Nikita Kucherov reached … Read more

Wild Defeat Lightning 5-1, Kaprizov Sets New Franchise Goal Record | NHL News

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered their third consecutive defeat on Tuesday night, falling 5-1 to the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center. While the Lightning remain in a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings, the losing streak raises questions about their recent form as the regular season nears its … Read more