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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.

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Most Important Players for Playoff Push

Harrison Smajovits | February 9, 2024

Welcome back to the Lightning Round! Here, we pit writer against writer to debate the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Harrison Smajovits and Nick Haydon drop the proverbial gloves…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Will Steven Stamkos Get His Shot at the Olympics?

Harrison Smajovits | February 9, 2024

NHL players will return to the Winter Olympics, beginning with the 2026 Games in Milan, Italy. They are also confirmed to participate in the 2030 Winter Olympics as well. If…

Categories Olympics, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Set for Major Test With Tough Upcoming Schedule

Harrison Smajovits | February 6, 2024

The NHL All-Star Game is in the rearview mirror and the Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice. Picking up where they left off before the 10-day break is the…

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Lightning Cruise Into All-Star Break With Strong Stretch

Harrison Smajovits | January 28, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the All-Star break on a high note, beating the New Jersey Devils once again at Amalie Arena by a score of 6-3. They’re starting…

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Kucherov’s 4-Point Night Keeps Him in the Thick of Award Races

Harrison Smajovits | January 24, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night to pick up a 6-3 win. This game capped off a much-needed winning road trip, and Nikita Kucherov…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Extend Winning Streak to 5 With Payback Win

Harrison Smajovits | January 20, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning went into Buffalo on Jan. 20 and picked up a much-needed payback win on the road against the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1. They extend their winning streak…

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Lightning Won’t Be Trading Steven Stamkos

Harrison Smajovits | January 16, 2024

The silence surrounding Steven Stamkos has finally been broken. When asked, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois stated that Stamkos will not be traded at the deadline, per Lightning…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

How Has Andrei Vasilevskiy Played Since Returning From Surgery?

Harrison Smajovits | January 16, 2024

With the Tampa Bay Lightning getting a few days off, it’s the perfect time to do a player check-in. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has played 21 games since his return from…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Improving in 2 Key Areas: Overtime & Defensive Scoring

Harrison Smajovits | January 12, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to live by the mantra of “home sweet home” with an overtime win against the New Jersey Devils. They have now won back-to-back games. In…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper’s Unique Path to 500 Wins

Harrison Smajovits | January 10, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning came back from down 2-0 to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday night. From a season-specific standpoint, there was a lot to…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Injury Updates: Jeannot, Sergachev & Cernak

Harrison Smajovits | January 8, 2024

The injury bug continues its way around the Tampa Bay Lightning clubhouse. According to Tampa Bay Lightning beat writer Chris Krenn, forward Tanner Jeannot was missing at practice earlier today.…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning at the Halfway Mark: Stars Shining but Struggles Remain

Harrison Smajovits | January 8, 2024

Forty-one games down, 41 left to go. The Tampa Bay Lightning reached the halfway mark on the season following their 7-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on the road. This…

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