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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 Beat Panthers, Grab First Game of Battle of Florida

Harrison Smajovits | November 15, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Florida Panthers down in the opening bout of the 2025-26 Battle of Florida on Saturday. 3-1. While the Lightning bounced back from being…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers Score Early and Often to Topple Lightning 7-3

Harrison Smajovits | November 12, 2025

The New York Rangers went down to Benchmark International Arena and took down the Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-3. The bulk of the action came in the first period, with the…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

2 Lightning Rookies Stepping up to Provide Offense Early This Season

Harrison Smajovits | November 12, 2025

A goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into this season was to improve depth. Since winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the team has grown increasingly top-heavy due to cap constraints.…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Stay Hot with Payback Win Over Capitals

Harrison Smajovits | November 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning won a tight bout with the Washington Capitals Saturday night, 3-2. After losing 3-2 in overtime up in Washington on Oct. 14, they flip the script…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals

Andrei Vasilevskiy Slowly Returning to Form for Lightning

Harrison Smajovits | November 6, 2025

With each game, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy puts his latest injury episode further into the rearview mirror. He struggled out of the gate and still isn’t quite playing…

Categories Lightning Goaltending, Tampa Bay Lightning

Olofsson Scores Twice as Avalanche Snap Lightning’s Win Streak

Harrison Smajovits | November 5, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche toppled the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, at home to win their third straight. The win snapped the Lightning’s five-game winning streak. Victor Olosfsson was the standout player…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

3 Thoughts From the Lightning’s 3-Game Winning Streak

Harrison Smajovits | October 29, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to find a groove after their sluggish start. They’ve rattled off three-straight wins to get back to hockey .500 and climb back up the…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Extend Winning Streak with Take Down of Predators

Harrison Smajovits | October 28, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up their third straight win when they took down the Nashville Predators, 5-2, on Tuesday night. In the latest matchup with former captain Steven Stamkos,…

Categories Nashville Predators, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Take Down Golden Knights, Pick Up First OT Win

Harrison Smajovits | October 26, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning finished off a strong weekend of Western Conference play, beating the Vegas Golden Knights, 2-1. This game was the first time this season they won in…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights

Lightning Beat Ducks, First Home Win During Night of Milestones

Harrison Smajovits | October 25, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Anaheim Ducks, 4-3, to pick up their first win on home ice this season. It was a tight bout that had multiple career…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Blackhawks Extend Point Streak, Hand Lightning Another Home Loss

Harrison Smajovits | October 23, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks pick up another win, this time over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road, 3-2. In a tight game, a late goal by Ryan Donato helped lock…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Dominic James Set to Make NHL Debut Against Former Team

Harrison Smajovits | October 23, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has confirmed that forward Dominic James is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday. He’ll get the opportunity against the team that…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning
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