he NHL Stadium Series delivered one of the wildest nights in recent hockey history, and the news cycle is just as heated off the ice. From a historic goalie fight to a shocking front-office shakeup in Nashville, February 2, 2026, is a day that will define the season.
History in Tampa: The Comeback & The Fight
The Tampa Bay Lightning didn’t just host the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium; they survived them. In front of nearly 65,000 fans, the Bolts rallied from a 5-1 deficit to win 6-5 in a shootout. But the headline everyone is talking about? The goalie fight.
Jeremy Swayman and Andrei Vasilevskiy dropped the gloves at center ice, marking the first-ever goalie fight in an outdoor game. It was a moment of pure spectacle that energized the Lightning bench, sparking a four-goal comeback fueled by Nikita Kucherov’s four-point night. Jake Guentzel played the hero, burying the shootout winner against his future Olympic teammate.
Breaking: Trotz Out in Nashville
In a stunning development this morning, Barry Trotz announced he is stepping down as General Manager of the Nashville Predators. Despite aggressive moves last summer—signing Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault—the Preds have struggled to find consistency. Trotz confirmed he will stay on until a successor is named, but the search for a new architect in Music City begins immediately.
Tonight’s Marquee Matchup: Bedard vs. Celebrini
All eyes turn to the United Center tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks host the San Jose Sharks. It’s the first meeting of the season between the last two first-overall picks: Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. With the Olympic break looming, both young phenoms are looking to make a final statement.
NHL Scores & Notes: February 1, 2026
The Note: Largest comeback in outdoor game history (4 goals). Vasilevskiy and Swayman fight in the 2nd period. Guentzel scores the SO winner.
The Note: Sebastian Aho buries the OT winner. Hurricanes extend their metro division lead.
The Note: Cutter Gauthier scores the game-winner in the 3rd. Ducks play spoiler against a Vegas team desperate for points.
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