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Brayden Point and Ryan McDonagh reached point milestones in leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the struggling Boston Bruins. The game featured the first-ever matchup between brothers Morgan and Conor Geekie.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Ryan McDonagh makes interesting Steven Stamkos, Mikhail Sergachev comments

The Tampa Bay Lightning are going to look a whole lot different without Mikhail Sergachev and Steven Stamkos this season, but that might not be such a bad thing, according to re-acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / August 9

Lightning Defenseman Excited for Second Run

After two years with the Nashville Predators, defenseman Ryan McDonagh is back with the Tampa Bay Lightning and eager to pick up right where he left off.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / August 8

Ryan McDonagh shares why he pushed so hard for reunion with Lightning

Ryan McDonagh’s heart was always in Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old defenseman spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cup championships and was part of one of the more dominant NHL runs in recent memory.

Lightning happy to have shutdown defenseman McDonagh back

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Ryan McDonagh’s true feelings on return to Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a trade for Ryan McDonagh this offseason. The deal with the Nashville Predators brought the veteran defenseman back to Central Florida after two seasons away.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Lightning Happy to Have Shutdown Defenseman Ryan McDonagh Back

General manager Julien BriseBois made improving his blue line a priority this summer. The Tampa Bay Lightning could not keep the puck out of their net last season, and the team had dipped in defensive metrics the season before after the loss of one critical shutdown defender.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 12

Why Stanley Cup contenders don't need to win July

If your favorite NHL team hasn't made a big splash in free agency in July, that's OK.

Red Wings, Rangers among NHL teams that still need to make offseason moves

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The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Lightning GM Confident Team Has Another Stanley Cup in Them

The Tampa Bay Lightning franchise and its fans have become accustomed to success. For seven straight seasons, the team has qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Free-agent focus for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Pro Hockey Rumors continues its look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Lightning.

Offseason checklist for the Tampa Bay Lightning

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Offseason checklist for the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are another year removed from their postseason glories of the past decade. What must they do this offseason to once more compete for the Stanley Cup in earnest?

Who makes the salary cap era’s All-Playoff Team?

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Lightning make key decision on defenseman

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Predators’ Free-Agent Targets to Replace Ryan McDonagh

With Ryan McDonagh’s recent departure via a trade that sent him back to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he won two Stanley Cups, the Nashville Predators are now in the market for a new top-four defenseman.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Does adding Ryan McDonagh make sense for the Lightning?

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Lightning re-acquired Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators in exchange for draft picks. McDonagh helped the Lightning win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships before being dealt out to Nashville.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Biggest Winners of the Tampa Bay Lightning Trading for Ryan McDonagh

The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason is officially underway and will be interesting to watch. Over the last decade, the Bolts have been the gold standard for winning in the National Hockey League.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 22

Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Acquire Ryan McDonagh from Predators for Draft Picks

Look who’s back, back again. Mac is back, tell a friend! In the first major trade of the offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning has acquired former defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a 2024 fourth-round draft pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2024 seventh-rounder and 2025 second-round pick.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Veteran Defenceman Heads Back Home

Ryan McDonagh is back via trade in the city where he was a vital part of consecutive Stanley Cup wins. The Nashville Predators moved McDonagh, and his substantial salary, to the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier today.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Grading Lightning’s Trade for Ryan McDonagh

The Conference Finals haven’t even started yet, but we had a trade today between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators. Those don’t happen before

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Lightning Re-Acquire Defenseman Ryan McDonagh From Predators

A key defenseman to winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is returning to Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ 2024 fourth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Lightning’s 2025 second-round pick and their 2024 seventh-round pick.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Lightning Land Defenseman Ryan McDonagh in Trade with Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning have bolstered their defense by acquiring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh and the Edmonton Oilers’ fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 21

Lightning acquire D Ryan McDonagh from Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday for a seventh-round selection in 2024 and a second-round pick in 2025.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / May 21

Predators Add To Draft Capital With Ryan McDonagh Trade

The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team announced on Tuesday, clearing $6.75 million in cap space ahead of the 2024 season per PuckPedia.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire Ryan McDonagh from Nashville

Ryan McDonagh is headed back to Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced that the club has acquired defenseman Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators and a 2024 Edmonton Oilers fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2025 second-round Pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

Lightning re-acquire defenseman from Predators

He’ll now finish out the last two seasons of his seven-year, $6.75M AAV contract back in Tampa, where he signed it in 2018.

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators on SI / March 20

McDonagh a 'Big Part' of Predators' 15-Game Point Streak

Four different Nashville Predators players posted three-point performances in an 8-2 win over the San Jose Sharks that saw the Predators extend their point streak to a franchise-high 15 games (13-0-2).

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators on SI / February 7, 2024

Five Quick Questions with Ryan McDonagh

Before defenseman Ryan McDonagh headed out for the All Star Break, he took a minute to answer five quick questions. "Our season has been a lot of growth,

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2022

Lightning trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh to Predators

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators on Sunday in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash.

Nicholas Paul staying with Lightning on seven-year, $22.05M contract

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Filip Forsberg, Predators haven't made 'a lot of progress' on new deal?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10, 2022