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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 in Bind as Vasilevskiy Heads to IR

Harrison Smajovits | December 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to navigate the next couple of games without their star netminder. According to Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson, Andrei Vasilevskiy is heading to injured reserve…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Islanders Blank Lightning to Win 2-0

Harrison Smajovits | December 6, 2025

The New York Islanders got the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning again, this time down in Tampa, 2-0. The Islanders have extended their winning streak to three in a…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Extension Candidates After Ryan McDonagh’s Deal

Harrison Smajovits | December 6, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled the trigger this week on locking down defenseman Ryan McDonagh for another three seasons. Instead of waiting for the end of the season, they figured…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Penguins Hold Off Lightning to Pick Up 4-3 Win

Harrison Smajovits | December 4, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins thwarted a late comeback attempt by the Tampa Bay Lightning to pick up a 4-3 win. They pick up another win on their road trip, winning back-to-back…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Extend Ryan McDonagh to 3-Year Contract

Harrison Smajovits | December 4, 2025

In a stunning midseason move, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that defenseman Ryan McDonagh had been extended on a three-year contract. The 34-year-old defenseman agreed to a deal that has…

Categories Lightning Transactions, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Extend Streak With 4-1 Win Over Rangers

Harrison Smajovits | November 29, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning went into Madison Square Garden and picked up their seventh-straight win, this time over the New York Rangers, 4-1. Brandon Hagel, Nikita Kucherov and Darren Raddysh…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Vasilevskiy Finds Needed Stride for Lightning in November

Harrison Smajovits | November 28, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning keep finding ways to get into the win column, and a cornerstone piece of this run is goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. After missing virtually all of training…

Categories Lightning Goaltending, Tampa Bay Lightning

Vasilevskiy Solid Again vs Flames as Lightning Win 5th Straight

Harrison Smajovits | November 26, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning throttled the Calgary Flames to pick up another win, 5-1. They extend their current winning streak to five, while the Flames see their three-game winning streak…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Vasilevskiy Blanks Flyers en Route To Lightning Win

Harrison Smajovits | November 24, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning pick up another win, taking down the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-0. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was the standout player of the night, stopping 20 shots on goal to…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning

How Long Can the Lightning Keep Overcoming the Injury Bug?

Harrison Smajovits | November 24, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been battling the injury bug since before the season got underway. However, despite it all, they’ve continued to overcome their slow start and climb back…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Lose Victor Hedman to IR, Activate Nick Paul

Harrison Smajovits | November 20, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning have one player long-term to injury just as they got another back. According to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley, captain and defenseman Victor Hedman is heading to…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Guentzel Picks Up Hat Trick as Lightning Rout Devils

Harrison Smajovits | November 18, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back in a big way, taking down the top team in the Eastern Conference, the New Jersey Devils, 5-1. Jake Guentzel led the way, picking…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning
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