MAY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Curtis McElhinney on being part of both Tampa Bay and Toronto playoff team Curtis McElhinney knows a thing or two about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
LeBrun: Curtis McElhinney knows all about being in the playoffs for Tampa Bay and Toronto Curtis McElhinney knows a thing or two about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
MAY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Confident, talented Lightning aim for Stanley Cup 3-peat
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Stars keep playoff hopes alive with 5-2 win over Lightning
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Red Wings outlast Lightning for 1-0 victory in shootout
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Coleman scores 2, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-1
Ondrej Palat scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and Curtis McElhinney stopped 24 shots, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue JacketsAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Preds get 3 in 1st, beat Lightning 7-2 to end season series
Roman Josi had a goal and an assist in Nashville’s three-goal first period as the Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2 for their fifth win in six gamesAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to be available McElhinney (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Columbus, NHL.com reports.
Impact The Lightning have yet to name a starter for Tuesday's contest, but if McElhinney doesn't get the nod, he'll be available to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup. The veteran netminder has gone 3-4-1 while posting a 3.03 GAA and an .882 save percentage in eight appearances this year.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Columbus plays Tampa Bay, looks to break home losing streak
Columbus aims to end its three-game home slide with a victory against Tampa BayAPRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wings end drought in Tampa with 5-1 win over the Lightning
Thomas Greiss made 27 stops to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-1 victory over Tampa Bay for their first road win against the Lightning in the regular season in more than 10 yearsAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with minor injury Head coach Jon Cooper said McElhinney (undisclosed) didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Red Wings because he "tweaked something" Saturday, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official s...
Impact It sounds like McElhinney hurt himself during warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus the Red Wings. Christopher Gibson made his Lightning debut in Sunday's game as a result. Andrei Vasilevskiy will continue to take on a workhorse role, but Gibson may serve as the backup until McElhinney gains clearance.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jackets beat Lightning 3-1, snap 4-game winless skid
David Savard scored his first goal in two years and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Tuesday nightMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuck with loss Tuesday McElhinney made 18 saves on 20 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. The third goal was an empty-netter
Impact McElhinney didn't face lot of traffic, but he was beat on a deflection by Oliver Bjorkstrand on the first goal. David Savard scored the second tally. McElhinney dropped to 3-4-1 with a 3.03 GAA and an .882 save percentage. The 37-year-old will likely continue seeing minimal playing time behind Andrei Vasilevskiy, who figures to start Thursday's rematch with the Blue Jackets.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On track to start Per Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site, McElhinney was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Tuesday's home game versus...
Impact McElhinney was decent in his last start March 21 against Florida, stopping 29 of 32 shots en route to a 5-3 win. The veteran netminder will try to earn his fourth victory of the season in a home matchup with a slumping Columbus club that's lost back-to-back games.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Curtis McElhinney's bounce-back performance and other Lightning observations The Lightning never wavered in their support of McElhinney, their 37-year-old backup goaltender.
MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tyler Johnson breaks tie, Lightning beat Panthers 5-3
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Calle Jarnkrok powers Predators past Lightning 4-1
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Red Wings hold-off Lightning 6-4 for rare victory
Anthony Mantha scored a tiebreaking goal late in the first period, Jonathan Bernier stopped a season-high 40 shots and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kurashev scores in shootout, Blackhawks beat Lightning 4-3
Philipp Kurashev scored the only goal in a shootout and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3MARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McElhinney leads Lightning to 3-1 win over Hurricanes Curtis McElhinney stopped 31 shots and picked up an assist to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on...
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
McElhinney leads Lightning to 3-1 win over Hurricanes Curtis McElhinney stopped 31 shots and picked up an assist to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on...
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
McElhinney leads Lightning to 3-1 win over Hurricanes
Curtis McElhinney stopped 31 shots and picked up an assist to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina HurricanesFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curtis McElhinney Stretches To Make Athletic Skate Save Against Steven Lorentz
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Panthers close in on Central-leading Lightning with 6-4 win
Jonathan Huberdeau scored and led a balanced attack that included goals from six players, and the Florida Panthers gained on Central Division-leading Tampa Bay with a 6-4 victory o...FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stamkos, Joseph lead Lightning past Preds 6-1 for 6th in row
Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist, Mathieu Joseph scored twice and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 32 saves to lead the streaking Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-1 victory over the Nas...FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
