A Winnipeg tension fabric company run by a pair of hockey-loving Canadians offered the league an option to protect the ice in warm climates.

It was a long weekend of road hockey for the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a pair of games that saw two different styles of play—Tampa Bay fought hard but saw one of the longest point streaks in franchise history come to an end with a back-to-back split.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4, 66 pts) travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7, 49 pts) in a Friday night NHL matchup.

As the rink and tent construction for the Lightning’s outdoor game begin, the NHL knows the challenges it faces.

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Jakob Pelletier from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today.

Despite significant injuries to key defensemen Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh, the Tampa Bay Lightning have climbed to the top of The Athletic's NHL Power Rankings. Their impressive 13-0-1 point streak showcases remarkable depth and championship-level play,

Look for a convincing Lighting victory tonight in our picks, odds & expert predictions against the Blackhawks on Friday, January 23.

Geekie notched three assists in AHL Syracuse's 6-3 win over Utica on Saturday.