Gourde was acquired by Tampa Bay in a massive deal with Seattle and Detroit and is expected to make his return to the Lightning lineup on Thursday vs. Buffalo. The 33-year-old two-way forward spent the first six seasons of his NHL career in Tampa Bay before being acquired by Seattle during their expansion draft.
Tampa Bay acquired Gourde on Wednesday along with Oliver Bjorkstrand in a trade that sent Michael Eyssimonth, a 2026 1st round pick, a 2027 1st round pick, and a 2025 2nd round pick to the Seattle Kraken. Gourde has struggled with consistency while battling injuries this season but could see a boost in production returning to his former club. The 33-year-old Gourde scored 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Seattle this season.
Gourde has struggled with consistency while battling injuries this season but could see a boost in production returning to his former club, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Gourde scored 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Seattle this season.
Bjorkstrand brings significant offensive depth to a Tampa Bay Lightning team in the running for first place in the Atlantic Division. The 29-year-old Bjorkstrand tallied 37 points (16G / 21A) and 124 shots while averaging 15:28 time-on-ice through 61 games with Seattle this season.
Brown was the 11th overall pick of the Senators in the 2016 NHL Draft but has primarily been an AHL player. The 27-year-old forward scored 19 points (7G / 12A) in 25 games with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) this season.
Atkinson has not played an AHL game since the 2012-13 season but finds himself reporting to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) after clearing waivers on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Atkinson has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games with the Lightning this season.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd but will return to the Kraken lineup on Tuesday. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears now to be fully healthy in time for the March 7th deadline.
Atkinson will slot in for Nick Perbix as the Lightning opt to dress just six defencemen. Atkinson has three goals and five assists in 36 games this season.
Perbix will take a seat on Tuesday as the Lightning opt to dress just six defencemen. Cam Atkinson will draw into the lineup in his place.
Johansson will make his 13th start of the season when the Lightning host the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Johansson's last start came way back on January 28th after a lower-body injury made him unavailable for most of February. He suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Blackhawks in that last start, allowing three goals on 20 shots. His record sits at 6-5-1 entering Tuesday night's game against Columbus, where the Lightning enter action at -160 on the money line.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears destined to make his return before the March 7th deadline.
Vasilevskiy has been between the pipes for each contest during an eight-game winning streak for Tampa Bay and will return to the crease on Monday against the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was solid in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals. He has been outstanding lately, posting a superb 1.72 GAA and .944 SV% in his last 14 outings (11-2-1). Tampa Bay enters the action on Monday as +137 road underdogs against a Florida club expected to welcome newcomer Seth Jones to their lineup.
Vasilevskiy has been between the pipes for each contest during an eight-game winning streak for Tampa Bay and will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was solid in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals. He has been outstanding lately, posting a superb 1.72 GAA and .944 SV% in his last 14 outings (11-2-1). Tampa Bay enters the action on Monday as +137 road underdogs against a Florida club expected to welcome newcomer Seth Jones to their lineup.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and his return to the lineup should coincide with the upcoming March 7th trade deadline.
Johansson has been sidelined with a lower-body injury for most of the last month but will return to his familiar role as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Johansson has a 3.24 GAA and .892 SV% in 13 appearances this season (6-5-1).
Tampa Bay has been firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 28-12 during a six-game winning streak. They will roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been outstanding lately, returning to Vezina form, posting an immaculate 1.79 GAA and .944 SV% in his last nine games (7-1-1). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as sizeable -211 home favorites against a Calgary squad with points in three straight games (2-0-1).
Tampa Bay has been firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 28-12 during a six-game winning streak. They will likely roll with Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been outstanding lately, returning to Vezina form, posting an immaculate 1.79 GAA and .944 SV% in his last nine games (7-1-1). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as sizeable -211 home favorites against a Calgary squad with points in three straight games (2-0-1).
Angello had five points (3G / 2A) in 31 career NHL games but has exclusively been an AHL player since the 2021-22 season. The 28-year-old forward had 14 points (7G / 7A) in 41 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) this season.
Tomkins served as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old Tomkins returns to the AHL, where he has a 2.54 GAA and .911 SV% in 22 games with the Syracuse Crunch (9-9-4).
