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Backchecking the Bolts
Backchecking the Bolts is your cup of coffee to get you the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning. We’re breaking down the Lightning’s most recent games and telling you what the box scores didn’t tell you. From tactical breakdowns to player impact, it’s time to look beyond the highlights with host Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Weekend Recap Wild Win, Jets Loss & Sabres Preview with Jonah Ahrens
The Tampa Bay Lightning split their weekend road games, defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime before falling to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. On this episode…
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Tampa Bay Lightning 8-0 at Home! Kucherov Saga Update & 4-Game Road Trip Preview
⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning are PERFECT at home! The Bolts improve to an incredible 8-0 on home ice after sweeping their latest two-game homestand with a 4-2…
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Nikita Kucherov TRADE REQUEST Shocks NHL! Lightning Recap & Preview
🚨 NIKITA KUCHEROV WANTS OUT OF TAMPA BAY?! THE BIGGEST STORY IN THE NHL! ⚡🏒 Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Road Trip Recap First 10 Games Review + Jets & Predators Preview
🏒 The Tampa Bay Lightning have completed their three-game road trip, and it's time to evaluate the Bolts after their first 10 games of the 2026-27 NHL season!…
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview w/ SinBin.Vegas | Canucks Recap & 84 Bets
⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to Las Vegas! On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we welcome special guest Ken Boehlke from SinBin.Vegas to preview…
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From Broadway Blues to Seattle OT Glory! Rangers & Kraken Recap
From Broadway Blues to Seattle OT Glory! | Tampa Bay Lightning Recap | Backchecking the Bolts The Tampa Bay Lightning experienced the highs and lows of the NHL…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Win 4 Straight! Flyers, Wild & Islanders Recap - Rangers preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning are RED HOT! Four straight wins and the Bolts are rolling!* On this episode of *Backchecking the Bolts*, host Jason Linkes and co-host…
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Lightning Split Opening Weekend! Rangers Loss & Capitals Win Tampa Bay Lightning Recap
The Tampa Bay Lightning open the 2026-27 NHL season with a split, falling 5-1 to the New York Rangers on opening night before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory…
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Lightning Season Preview: Burning Questions, Bolts Blueprint & 2026-27 Opening Night Roster
The 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season is here! The Bolts open the regular season Thursday night in New York against the New York Rangers, and Backchecking the…
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Ben Clymer Interview: Tampa Bay Lightning 2004 Stanley Cup Champion | Stanley Cup to Wall Street
What does it take to go from Minnesota high school hockey to becoming a Stanley Cup Champion? Former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ben Clymer joins Jason…
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Lightning Prospect Tournament Preview + 3 Burning Questions Is Chris Kreider a Fit in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting closer to the 2026-27 NHL season, and on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down some of the biggest…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Kucherov Contract, Point vs. Hedman + Hellebuyck Wants a Trade
The Tampa Bay Lightning are heading toward training camp with some major questions, and on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down the biggest…
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Syracuse Crunch 2025-26 Season Recap | Lukas Favale on Tampa Bay’s Top AHL Affiliate
What makes the Syracuse Crunch and Tampa Bay Lightning partnership one of the best in the AHL? We go behind the scenes with Lukas Favale, the voice of the…
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Why the NHL Wants Houston: Expansion, Obstacles & the lure of Hockey in Houston
The NHL continues to explore expansion opportunities—but could Houston become the league's 33rd franchise? In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host…
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Are the Tampa Bay Lightning Better on Paper? | Vasilevskiy Concerns & Kucherov's Next Contract
Are the Tampa Bay Lightning actually better on paper heading into the new NHL season? On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we take an in-depth look at…
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Victor Matheson Explains NHL Salary Caps, No State Income Tax & Arena Financing
How much of an advantage do NHL teams in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and other no state income tax states really have under the NHL salary cap? In this…
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Patrick Present Breaks Down John Carlson, Jeffrey Viel & the Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet
The Tampa Bay Lightning made two intriguing additions this offseason in John Carlson and Jeffrey Viel, but what should Lightning fans realistically expect? On…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Free Agency Breakdown | Best & Worst Signings, Departures & Biggest NHL Moves
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been busy during NHL free agency, and we're breaking down everything you need to know on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts. 🏒…
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NHL Trade Frenzy Before the Draft! Raddysh to Leafs, Tuch to Capitals & Byram Blockbuster Trade
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, Jason and Justin break down the latest NHL Trade Frenzy as teams make major moves before the NHL Entry Draft. 🏒…
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Peter Taglianetti Interview: Tampa Bay Lightning Inaugural Team, Penguins Stanley Cups & NHL Stories
Former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Peter Taglianetti joins Backchecking the Bolts to look back on an incredible hockey journey that stretched from college…
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Can Tampa Bay Lightning Land Dylan Larkin? - 2025-26 Bolts What Ifs - Nick Paul on the move?
The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason rumors are heating up, and Backchecking the Bolts is breaking it all down! On this episode, Justin brings some big “What…
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Lightning Prospect Watch: Sam O’Reilly & Jack Pridham’s Development in Kitchener | The Aud Pod Joins
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we go north of the border for a deep dive into the future of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization as we are joined…
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Can the Lightning Reload? Stanley Cup Final Talk, Sam O’Reilly, Benjamin Rautiainen & Free Agency
The Stanley Cup Final is here, and on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down the biggest storylines surrounding the battle for hockey’s ultimate…
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Eric Perrin Interview From Undrafted to Stanley Cup Champion & Liiga Legend
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Eric Perrin joins Backchecking the Bolts for an in-depth interview covering one of hockey’s…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Offseason Update | Coyle Signing, Prospects + Habs-Sabres Game 7
The latest episode of Backchecking the Bolts is here! We break down everything surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning as the offseason heats up. 🔥 Topics covered…
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Buffalo Sabres Surprise the NHL? Jonah Ahrens Breaks Down Buffalo vs. Montreal + NHL Awards
The latest episode of Backchecking the Bolts is here! On this episode, we break down the finalists for the NHL’s biggest awards, including the Hart Memorial…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Eliminated - Canadiens Series Recap + Sabres Preview ft. Jared Book
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff run comes to an end as we break down the full first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on this episode of…
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Lightning Eliminated in Game 7 | Tampa Bay Falls 2-1 to Montreal + NHL Second Round Predictions
Relive the Tampa Bay Lightning’s heartbreaking season-ending Game 7 loss as Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey break down the Bolts’ 2-1 defeat to the Montreal…
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Lightning Stay Alive! Tampa Bay Wins Game 6 in OT vs Montreal, Forces Game 7
Tampa stays alive! The Tampa Bay Lightning shut out the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6, sending this playoff series to an epic Game 7 in Tampa…
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Lightning on the Brink After Game 5 Loss -Wesley Lawrence on Wild vs Stars
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink. After a tough 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5, the Lightning now trail the series 3-2 in this…
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Bolts Even the Series! Game 4 Breakdown - Crozier-Slafkovský Hit
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s gritty 3-2 Game 4 victory that evened the series at 2-2. We dive into key…
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Game 3 Recap (3-2 OT Loss) + Bob Grove Interview | NHL & Penguins
The Tampa Bay Lightning fall 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3. We break down what went wrong, key moments that decided the game, and how the…
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Lightning vs Canadiens Game 2 Recap Tampa Wins 3-2 in OT
The Tampa Bay Lightning take Game 2 in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 overtime win over Montreal! ⚡ In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1 Recap 4-3 OT Loss + Keys for Game 2
The Tampa Bay Lightning drop Game 1 in heartbreaking fashion, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens. In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we…
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Jackie Spiegel on Philadelphia Flyers Resurgence + 2026 NHL Playoff 1st Round Predictions
In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we’re joined by Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer to break down the resurgence of the Philadelphia Flyers…
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Playoff Preview ft. Jared Book (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face the Montreal Canadiens in a highly anticipated Stanley Cup Playoff matchup, and we’ve got you covered with a full…
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Lightning Win in OT vs Red Wings ⚡ Playoff Matchup vs Canadiens + Injury Update
The Tampa Bay Lightning pull off a huge 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings, but the bigger story is what comes next… ⚡ The Bolts are officially set…
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Lightning Split vs Canadiens & Bruins, Red Wings Preview + Playoff Race Update
In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down a tough 2-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and a gritty 2-1 bounce-back win over the Boston Bruins…
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Lightning Drop Two Straight | Sabres & Senators Recap, Canadiens Preview & Injuries
The Tampa Bay Lightning are hitting a rough stretch, and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts. We dive into the Lightning’s…
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Lightning Dominate Bruins 3-1! ⚡ Sabres & Senators Preview + Dyngus Day Fun
The Tampa Bay Lightning take care of business with a dominant 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins, and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of Backchecking…
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Lightning Beat Penguins 6-3 Boston Preview, Leafs News w/ Hardev Lad & Injury Updates
The Tampa Bay Lightning take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3, and we break it all down on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts. From standout performances…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: 4-1 Loss to Canadiens | Penguins Preview & Mailbag
Welcome to Backchecking the Bolts, your go-to Tampa Bay Lightning podcast for game breakdowns, analysis, and NHL talk. In this episode, we dive into the…
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Lightning Win Streak Continues Ottawa & Nashville Recap + Canadiens Preview + Tortorella to Vegas
The Tampa Bay Lightning keep the momentum rolling! In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down a big weekend as the Lightning extend their win…
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Lightning Fall in OT to Kraken 4-3 Senators & Predators Preview + Trivia
Backchecking the Bolts returns with a full breakdown of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s tough 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. We dive into the key moments…
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Lightning Dominate 6-3 Win vs Minnesota ⚡ Who’s on Tampa Bay’s Mount Rushmore
The Tampa Bay Lightning put together an impressive performance in a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild, and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of…
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Lightning Deep Dive: Oilers & Flames Breakdown + Wild Preview | Kucherov Leads NHL Points Race
In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s performances against the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames we peview the…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Send a MESSAGE in 6-2 Win | Are the Bolts Heating Up?
The Tampa Bay Lightning deliver a dominant 6-2 victory in Vancouver—are the Bolts starting to heat up at the perfect time? We break down the key moments, top…
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Bolts Roll 6-2 in Seattle! ⚡ Kucherov Hat Trick + Canucks Preview & NHL Updates
Lightning dominate in Seattle as Nikita Kucherov delivers a stunning hat trick in a 6-2 win! ⚡🔥 In this video, we break down Tampa Bay’s big performance, key…
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Lightning Fall 4–2 to Hurricanes Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Recap & Kraken Game Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning fall 4–2 to the Carolina Hurricanes. In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down what went wrong for the Bolts, key…
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Did the Lightning Send a Message vs Detroit? Full Breakdown + Hurricanes Preview
Did the Tampa Bay Lightning send a message with their win over the Detroit Red Wings? In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down Tampa Bay’s…
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6 Losses in 7 Games...What's Happening to the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are struggling, dropping 6 of their last 7 games — so what’s going wrong in Tampa? In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break…
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Buffalo’s Insane 8-7 Game + Lightning vs Toronto Recap NHL Trade Deadline Talk
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…
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Tampa Bay Lightning Recap vs Wild & Jets | Leafs & Sabres Preview + NHL Trade Deadline Talk
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news. Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing…
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Lightning vs. Wild & Jets + Breaking Down the Western Conference at the Trade Deadline
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news. Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing…
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Buffalo Sabers Shellacking - Metro Division Trade Deadline Talk
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news. Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing…
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Tampa's Next Test: Buffalo Sabers Preview +Atlantic Division Buyers & Sellers
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news. Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing…
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Lightning Face Maple Leafs & Hurricanes + Jon Cooper's Olympic Ovetime Take
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the…
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Backchecking the Bolts 2-22-26 - Best & Worst Trades (2010-Present) - Salt Lake Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the…
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Backchecking the Bolts 2-19-26 - Crozier & Hedman Injuries, Best/Worst Trades 92-2008, Dallas Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the…
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Backchecking the Bolts 2-15-26 - Olympic Bracket, Awards Betting Odds & Winnipeg Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the…