Event Brief
NHL Season Resumes: Lightning Lead Stanley Cup Contenders
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: As the NHL season resumes, the Lightning and Avalanche emerge as top contenders for the Stanley Cup.
WHO: Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers
WHAT: NHL season resumes and teams assessed for Stanley Cup contention
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To evaluate teams' chances for the Stanley Cup as the season progresses
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