Into The Blue - December 8, 2025 - 4-Game Road Trip

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce preview the team's 4-game road trip that begins tonight in Toronto as they'll play without Andrei Vasilevskiy again. Jonas Johansson will be in net again and he's been fantastic this season, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point return and Gabby isn't on this trip. Plus Ryan McDonagh re-signs for 3 more years, what is structure in a hockey team and who should be the defenseman on Power Play 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce look back at this 7-game win streak for the team as they are now the top team in the Eastern Conference. They discuss the play of Brandon Hagel, Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh and Andrei Vasilevskiy, plus they give you their +/- for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the recent rash of injuries hitting the Blue Line, it's Hockey Fights Cancer night and several players have personal connections, the Lightning have a 3-game road trip that begins Friday and they answer your questions about Jonas Johansson's training and what players aren't allowed to participate in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce look back at this weekend's games against the Panthers and Canucks, how the young guys are faring with all the injuries on the team and they look ahead to the 3 games this week. Plus they answer your questions about locker room etiquette and give their plus/minus for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce recap Coop's Catch For Kids benefitting pediatric cancer research and look ahead for the Bolts including the first matchup against the Panthers this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team’s 5-game win streak, playing well on the road, the play of Anthony Cirelli and how Max Crozier and Nick Paul’s upcoming returns may change the lineup. They also discuss the Lightning's slow start to the season, the impact of injuries, and the overall improvement in their game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss Nikita Kucherov reaching 1,000 NHL points, the significance of this milestone and the impact it on the team. They discuss new players making an impact like Dominic James and Charle-Édouard D’Astous, the return of Zemgus Girgensons and the power play’s performance so far this season. They answer your questions about the Emergency Backup Goalie and morning skates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning Reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team's struggles through the first 6 games, they each pick their standout player so far and their plus/minus of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team’s start to the season, including their first win of the season against the Boston Bruins. They talk about some standout performances, goaltending insights, and the dynamics of the shifted forward lines. The conversation also touches on injury updates, milestones for key players like Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman, and your mailbag questions answered. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the excitement surrounding the new season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They reflect on their summer, share insights from Media Day, recap the news from training camp and highlight standout players like Dominic James, and the chaos of preseason games. They also touch on roster decisions upcoming and the changes in broadcast for the upcoming season, wrapping up with their anticipation for the regular season opener. Into the Blue is released every Monday afternoon and is presented by Penelope Bourbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.