Dave Mishkin
@davemishkin.bsky.social
Husband, father. Radio PxP for Tampa Bay Lightning. Co-host of Power Lunch on Lightning Radio. Berner Stella is a certified Therapy Dog. Author: Blind Squirrel.
"The Lightning were playing their third game in four nights and hadn’t gotten back from Columbus until the early morning hours on Sunday. But thanks to Vasilevskiy, they withstood Utah’s surge ... before scoring the all-important first goal." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Mammoth 0 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shutout win over Utah
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January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"The Lightning were playing their third game in four nights and hadn’t gotten back from Columbus until the early morning hours on Sunday. But thanks to Vasilevskiy, they withstood Utah’s surge ... before scoring the all-important first goal." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Thanks to Andy, John, PK, and Rick for the kind words!
More congratulations on the way for @davemishkin.bsky.social! Cheers 🎉 to a great 2,000 games in the NHL and more from Andy Freed, John Walton, Paul Kennedy, and Rick Peckham!
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Congrats to Mish on 2000 NHL Games!
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January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Thanks to Andy, John, PK, and Rick for the kind words!
"Three times the Lightning tied the score, including when they mounted a two-goal rally early into the second period to even things up at four. But they just didn’t have it on this night." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Blue Jackets 8, Lightning 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's loss against Columbus
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January 25, 2026 at 4:16 AM
"Three times the Lightning tied the score, including when they mounted a two-goal rally early into the second period to even things up at four. But they just didn’t have it on this night." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"... there may have been some frustration on the Lightning’s side that they weren’t able to translate so much possession into a scoreboard advantage. But their ability to have the puck ... meant that the Blackhawks weren’t going on the attack themselves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Blackhawks 1 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout win over Chicago
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January 24, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"... there may have been some frustration on the Lightning’s side that they weren’t able to translate so much possession into a scoreboard advantage. But their ability to have the puck ... meant that the Blackhawks weren’t going on the attack themselves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"A common denominator during the Lightning’s point streak—now at 14 games—has been their ability to defend well and limit opposition chances. That was a big part of their formula for success in this contest against the San Jose Sharks." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Sharks 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over San Jose
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January 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"A common denominator during the Lightning’s point streak—now at 14 games—has been their ability to defend well and limit opposition chances. That was a big part of their formula for success in this contest against the San Jose Sharks." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"Wrapping up a 5-game trip ... the Lightning might have exhaled in this matinee against the Stars. But there was no letdown. Instead, they rallied from an early deficit, grabbed the lead in the 2nd period, and then put on a defensive clinic in the 3rd." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Stars 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Dallas on Sunday
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January 19, 2026 at 12:12 AM
"Wrapping up a 5-game trip ... the Lightning might have exhaled in this matinee against the Stars. But there was no letdown. Instead, they rallied from an early deficit, grabbed the lead in the 2nd period, and then put on a defensive clinic in the 3rd." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"Another strong performance helped the Lightning add a point to their standings total on Friday, even as their franchise-record-tying eleven-game winning streak came to an end."
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Blues 3, Lightning 2 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout loss to St. Louis
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January 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
"Another strong performance helped the Lightning add a point to their standings total on Friday, even as their franchise-record-tying eleven-game winning streak came to an end."
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Love grammar debates! Sorry. Have to disagree. If we are talking English 101, then yes, go with ground. But there’s not a coach or player who’d ever say “we ground out a win.” 🙂
Ground, not grinded
January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Love grammar debates! Sorry. Have to disagree. If we are talking English 101, then yes, go with ground. But there’s not a coach or player who’d ever say “we ground out a win.” 🙂
"The Lightning grinded their way to a franchise-record-tying eleventh consecutive victory." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Penguins 1 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday
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January 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
"The Lightning grinded their way to a franchise-record-tying eleventh consecutive victory." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning picked up their tenth consecutive win—one shy of the franchise record—in what was Jon Cooper’s 600th career coaching victory. Unfortunately, an injury to Brayden Point also occurred in this game." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 5, Flyers 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Philadelphia on Monday
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January 13, 2026 at 4:22 AM
"The Lightning picked up their tenth consecutive win—one shy of the franchise record—in what was Jon Cooper’s 600th career coaching victory. Unfortunately, an injury to Brayden Point also occurred in this game." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning broke open what had been a close, tight-checking game with a four-goal third period and secured their ninth consecutive win."
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Tampa Bay Lightning 7, Philadelphia Flyers 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Philadelphia on Saturday
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January 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
"The Lightning broke open what had been a close, tight-checking game with a four-goal third period and secured their ninth consecutive win."
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"... the Lightning were the ones dictating play for most of the night. They did it by checking tightly, managing the puck well, and forcing the Avs to play in the defensive zone. That was especially true of the Gourde line, which was matched against the MacKinnon line." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Avalanche 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Colorado
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January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
"... the Lightning were the ones dictating play for most of the night. They did it by checking tightly, managing the puck well, and forcing the Avs to play in the defensive zone. That was especially true of the Gourde line, which was matched against the MacKinnon line." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning scored early and often in each of the first two periods en route to a blowout victory. They swept the California trip and now have won seven straight, matching a season high." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 7, Sharks 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over San Jose on Saturday
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January 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"The Lightning scored early and often in each of the first two periods en route to a blowout victory. They swept the California trip and now have won seven straight, matching a season high." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"Given how well the Kings can lock down games, the final few minutes unfolded in an unexpected way. But the Lightning did what was necessary to generate chances against the Kings. They forced pucks to dangerous areas and created some chaos." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 5, Kings 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's comeback win over the Kings
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January 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"Given how well the Kings can lock down games, the final few minutes unfolded in an unexpected way. But the Lightning did what was necessary to generate chances against the Kings. They forced pucks to dangerous areas and created some chaos." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning rewarded Jon Cooper in his 1,000th game with a hard-fought overtime win." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Ducks 3 - OT | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's overtime win over the Ducks
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January 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
"The Lightning rewarded Jon Cooper in his 1,000th game with a hard-fought overtime win." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin’s Musings: Just shy of the halfway point, the Lightning have had a strong season so far www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin’s Musings: Just shy of the halfway point, the Lightning have had a strong season so far | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin on how the Bolts have navigated the first 38 games of the year
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December 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Mishkin’s Musings: Just shy of the halfway point, the Lightning have had a strong season so far www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"... there've been a number of games this year in which the Lightning outplayed the opponent but didn’t gain 2 points. There've been far fewer of the opposite scenario, when they were outplayed but earned 2 points anyway. This was one of the 2nd type." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 5, Canadiens 4 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout win against the Canadiens
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December 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"... there've been a number of games this year in which the Lightning outplayed the opponent but didn’t gain 2 points. There've been far fewer of the opposite scenario, when they were outplayed but earned 2 points anyway. This was one of the 2nd type." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"In another nasty, fight-filled game between these rivals, the Lightning were able to prevail thanks to 1) three timely goals in the opening 23 minutes of the game and 2) outstanding penalty killing."
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Panthers 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Florida on Saturday
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December 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"In another nasty, fight-filled game between these rivals, the Lightning were able to prevail thanks to 1) three timely goals in the opening 23 minutes of the game and 2) outstanding penalty killing."
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"This game was reminiscent of some of the wins the Lightning posted during their 15-3-0 stretch earlier this season. They outplayed the opposition and got rewarded." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Blues 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over St. Louis
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December 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"This game was reminiscent of some of the wins the Lightning posted during their 15-3-0 stretch earlier this season. They outplayed the opposition and got rewarded." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
“This was the biggest win of the season for the Lightning so far. Down 3-0 after the first period…they were staring at the prospect of a fifth consecutive home regulation loss. Instead, they rallied to tie the game twice before eventually grabbing the lead for good.” www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Hurricanes 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Carolina
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December 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“This was the biggest win of the season for the Lightning so far. Down 3-0 after the first period…they were staring at the prospect of a fifth consecutive home regulation loss. Instead, they rallied to tie the game twice before eventually grabbing the lead for good.” www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Stella was at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Stella was at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog
"The Kings were playing the second half of a back-to-back ... Ideally, the Lightning would have forced LA to rally from a deficit throughout the game. Instead ... over the final 24 minutes, the Lightning were the ones chasing the game." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Kings 2, Lightning 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's loss to Los Angeles
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December 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"The Kings were playing the second half of a back-to-back ... Ideally, the Lightning would have forced LA to rally from a deficit throughout the game. Instead ... over the final 24 minutes, the Lightning were the ones chasing the game." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The biggest moments of this contest occurred early on. In the opening four minutes, the Lightning allowed two odd-man rush goals (one of which was shorthanded) and fell into an early deficit from which they were unable to recover." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Panthers 5, Lightning 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's loss to Florida
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December 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"The biggest moments of this contest occurred early on. In the opening four minutes, the Lightning allowed two odd-man rush goals (one of which was shorthanded) and fell into an early deficit from which they were unable to recover." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"... even though they didn’t prevail in the shootout, the Lightning extended their point streak to three games (2-0-1) and met Jon Cooper’s goal of bringing home more points (5) than games played (4) from the trip."
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Islanders 3, Lightning 2 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout loss to the Islanders
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December 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"... even though they didn’t prevail in the shootout, the Lightning extended their point streak to three games (2-0-1) and met Jon Cooper’s goal of bringing home more points (5) than games played (4) from the trip."
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"In many of their games this year, the Lightning have defended their way to two points. In this contest, they scored their way to two points." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 8, Devils 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over New Jersey
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December 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"In many of their games this year, the Lightning have defended their way to two points. In this contest, they scored their way to two points." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...