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Harrison Smajovits

Harrison covers the Tampa Bay Lightning for The Hockey Writers from the Tampa Bay Area. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's in Telecommunication and then a Master's in Sports Management. Harrison strives to uphold a high journalistic standard and is excited to be part of Lightning coverage.

Lightning vs Panthers Battle of Florida Still Deserves More Love

Harrison Smajovits | February 6, 2026

For the first 25 years of their existence, there was near-total indifference between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Neither team was good at the same time, and for…

Categories Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Managing Health as Olympic Break Approaches

Harrison Smajovits | February 4, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning made the most of their historic outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium and now turn the page to the remainder of the season. The approaching Olympic…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Key Updates Ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series Game

Harrison Smajovits | January 31, 2026

The weekend of the big game has finally arrived. The mayor of Tampa is surrendering the city to pirates as you’re reading this during Gasparilla. Once the invasion subsides, the…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: 2 Goalies Separate Themselves in January

Harrison Smajovits | January 27, 2026

As the 2025-26 season marches on, award season, at least between the pipes, is starting to take shape. January has arguably made it a two-goalie race for the Vezina Trophy,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, NHL Goaltending, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series Game Enters Preparation Stage

Harrison Smajovits | January 21, 2026

In less than two weeks, the latest edition of the Stadium Series will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Prospect Check-In: Duke, Geekie, and O’Reilly Roll into 2026

Harrison Smajovits | January 13, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to steamroll their way through the 2026 half of the season. They’ve won 10 in a row, showing this team has a lot of fight…

Categories Lightning Prospects, Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Players at the 2026 Winter Olympics (So Far)

Harrison Smajovits | January 3, 2026

At long last, NHL talent is returning to the Winter Olympics, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have their strong share of representation on a few top teams. Among the rosters…

Categories International Hockey, Olympics, Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning 3 Stars of 2025

Harrison Smajovits | December 31, 2025

We’ve reached the end of 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning get set for another half of the season, while also getting the chance to mentally switch gears with the coming…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Come Out on Top of Heated Bout with Panthers 4-2

Harrison Smajovits | December 27, 2025

Tempers flared again in the latest edition of the Battle of Florida. Ultimately, the Tampa Bay Lightning found themselves on the winning end of the game in Sunrise, Fla., beating…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Raddysh’s Breakout Embodies Lightning Player Development

Harrison Smajovits | December 24, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning have managed to stay afloat and in contention despite what feels like never-ending chaos on the injury front. A major component of this has been the…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Set Tone Early to Beat Blues 4-1

Harrison Smajovits | December 22, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning get in the win column in back-to-back games for the just the second time this month, taking down the St. Louis Blues, 4-1. In their last…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Rally to Take Down Hurricanes 6-4

Harrison Smajovits | December 20, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning once again found themselves in a hole they were tasked with climbing out of. While they’ve fallen short in other recent comeback attempts, they successfully rallied…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning
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