The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Max Crozier has been re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

This recall was understandable, as fellow Lightning blueliner Erik Cernak suffered an injury during the club's last game against the Anaheim Ducks. As a result, Crozier will replace the hard-hitting defender while he is sidelined.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game to be played on January 20, 2025 on ESPN.

It is always entertaining when the Lightning and Maple Leafs face each other, as they are both very good hockey clubs. In addition

Some stat lines from this game spelled potential trouble for the Lightning. The Red Wings had gone 17-34 on the power play over their previous 10 games, and the Lightning put them on the power play six times. Also, Tampa Bay ceded most of the possession, allowing 40 shots on net and 77 shot attempts.

Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1.

Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's three-goal, second-period outburst over a 3:42 span as the host Lightning cooled off the torrid Detroit Red Wings, 5-1, on Saturday night.