3-year, $3,022,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Expires 2029 (RFA).
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Tampa Bay has signed Benjamin Rautianen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Tampa Bay announced Friday that they have signed their 2025 4th round pick (108th overall) to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday. The 20-year-old Finnish forward enjoyed an impressive third season with Tappara of Liiga in 2025-26, picking up 25 goals, 77 points and a +24 plus/minus in 59 games played.
1-year, $850,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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Tampa Bay has signed Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
1-year, $850,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. $400K Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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2-year, $1,750,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Yr 1: $300K Guaranteed. Expires 2028 (RFA).
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Tampa Bay has signed Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Abruzzese was a fourth-round pick, 124th overall, of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and has not yet been able to make the leap to the NHL level. The 26-year-old forward has played exclusively in the AHL since the 2022-23 season. He scored 51 points (15G / 36A) in 2025-26 in 56 games with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
Tampa Bay has signed Maxim Groshev to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
Groshev was drafted in the third round, 85th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old forward has spent most of the previous three seasons in the AHL, but made his NHL debut this season, recording one assist in two games with Tampa Bay.
Line Change
Harkins is expected to draw back into Anaheim's lineup for Game 6 vs. Vegas.
Harkins has not played since Game Three, but will re-enter the lineup in a must-win Game Six against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 28-year-old bottom-six forward is averaging 10:46 time-on-ice, recording one goal and 10 hits through two games this postseason.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start in Game 7.
Last week, Vasilevskiy was named one of the three finalists for the Vezina trophy, but had yet to display his Vezina-calibre form this postseason. That said, his talent was on full display in a must-win Game Six, saving all 30 shots he faced in a 1-0 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.20 GAA and .905 SV% in six games this postseason (3-3). Tampa Bay enters Game Seven as a -161 home favourite.
Crozier is listed as a scratch for Game 6.
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Geekie is listed as a healthy scratch for Game 6.
D'Astous (undisclosed) is listed as active for Game 6.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy led the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.
Vasilevskiy will be between the pipes for the Lightning when they aim to keep their season alive on Friday against the Canadiens. The former Conn Smythe winner allowed three goals on 24 shots in Game 5, as the Lightning suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat. Vasilevskiy and the Lightning enter action in Game 6 at -120 on the money line.
D'Astous (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 6.
D'Astous has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury in Game One on April 19th, but appears to be nearing a return and could be an option on Friday for Game Six. The 28-year-old defenseman was impressive in his first NHL season, averaging 18:45 time-on-ice and scoring 29 points (6G / 23A) in 70 games.
Hedman (personal) is "going to be an option really soon."
Hedman will not play in the Lightning's must-win Game 6 on Friday, but is expected to be available in the near future if they're able to stay alive in Montreal. Hedman has not played since March 19th.
Line Change
Geekie will draw into the Lightning lineup for Game 5 against the Canadiens.
Geekie will slot in for Nick Paul, who is a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. It's the first appearance for Geekie since the opening game of the series, where he registered two penalty minutes and zero points in just over eight minutes of ice time.
D'Astous (undisclosed) will not play against Montreal in Game 5.
D'Astous has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury in Game One on April 19th, but could be nearing a return to the lineup as he was a game-time decision on Wednesday in Game Five. The 28-year-old defenseman was impressive in his first NHL season, averaging 18:45 time-on-ice and scoring 29 points (6G / 23A) in 70 games.
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start Game 5 vs. Montreal.
Earlier today, Vasilevskiy was named one of the three finalists for the Vezina trophy, but has yet to display his Vezina-calibre form this postseason. The 31-year-old goalie has an unspectacular 2.58 GAA and .882 SV% through four games (2-2-) in this first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens. Looking to take a 3-2 advantage in Game Five, Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as a -154 home favourite.
D’Astous (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. Montreal.
D'Astous has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury in Game One on April 19th, but he could return to the lineup on Wednesday in Game Five. The 28-year-old defenseman was impressive in his first NHL season, averaging 18:45 time-on-ice and scoring 29 points (6G / 23A) in 70 games.