Buffalo’s Insane 8-7 Game + Lightning vs Toronto Recap NHL Trade Deadline Talk

Backchecking the Bolts · Mar 9, 2026 · 36m · transcript

The NHL Trade Deadline has passed and there’s a lot to break down. In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we dive into the biggest trade deadline moves around the league and what they mean for teams heading toward the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

We also recap the Lightning vs. Toronto matchup and the wild 8–7 battle in Buffalo, where a physical, high-scoring game had everything—momentum swings, big hits, and nonstop action.

If you’re an NHL fan looking for Lightning analysis, trade deadline reactions, and game breakdowns, this episode has you covered.

Topics in this episode:

· NHL Trade…