The Tampa Bay Lightning took a big step forward defensively last season, thanks in part to the stability of defenseman Ryan McDonagh.

TAMPA — If there’s one player who believes the Lightning aren’t far from returning to the mountaintop, it’s Yanni Gourde. In fact, the 33-year-old forward is banking that he’ll be able ...

The Lightning get: F Yanni Gourde, F Oliver Bjorkstrand, 2026 fifth-round pick. The Kraken get: A 2026 first-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick (from the Maple Leafs), F ...

Yanni Gourde never really wanted to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning after helping them win the Stanley Cup. Now he might be able to finish out his time in the NHL with them.. Gourde signed a six ...

Yanni Gourde never really wanted to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning after helping them win the Stanley Cup. Now he might be able to finish out his career with Tampa.

A few weeks have passed since Yanni Gourde was reacquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Over the course of just a few years, the organization and fans have had to say goodbye to some of their most ...

Lightning forward Yanni Gourde rejoins Tampa Bay after they lost him to Seattle in the expansion draft four years ago. Now, the two-time Stanley Cup champ can't wait to skate where his career started.

Yanni Gourde returned to the lineup for the Kraken on Tuesday night for the first time in two months after being sidelined by surgery to repair a sports hernia. It was a welcomed return for ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde is expected to be out five to seven weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia. General manager Ron Francis provided the medical ...

Yanni Gourde scored the overtime winning goal as the visiting Seattle Kraken recovered from blowing a two-goal, third-period lead to claim a 5-4 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their ...