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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / May 1
Lightning HC's controversial comment caused him more pain than series defeat
Lightning HC Jon Cooper said on Wednesday that his controversial comment 'pained [him]' more than series loss vs. Panthers.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1
Lightning reportedly extend HC Jon Cooper
The Lightning have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a one-year extension. He’ll remain in Tampa through the 2025-26 campaign.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Jon Cooper’s Post-Elimination Presser Ruffles Some Feathers
Jon Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night, being shown the door in five games only by their home-state rivals, the Florida Panthers.
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 30
NHL Notebook: Could Jon Cooper and Mike Sullivan enter the coaching carousel?
Every year, there are always a few surprises in the NHL coaching carousel, typically involving teams letting go of coaches many wouldn’t expect. Sometimes, they’re swift firings, and sometimes, they’re ones that come out of left field.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ClutchPoints / April 30
Lightning blast refs for ‘unfair’ calls that ended season
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday, and Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not hold back on two goalie interference calls that went against them.
NHL News / Full Press Hockey / April 30
Tim Peel: ‘Goalie Interference Has An Element of Gray Area’
Officiating always seems to be in the spotlight, but once the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, it is magnified, especially regarding goalie interference. Goalie interference is the NHL’s version of the NFL catch-no-catch rule.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Full Press Hockey / April 30
Jon Cooper: “Steven Stamkos Belongs Here. We Know It. He Knows It”
With the Tampa Bay Lightning losing to the Florida Panthers in five games, there will be a lot of questions surrounding the future of Steven Stamkos with the Lightning.
NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / April 30
Jon Cooper Upset with Lightning Disallowed Goals. Maurice Mum
SUNRISE — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper was obviously not happy his team had two goals disallowed in its Game 5 loss to the Panthers on Monday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Dose.ca / April 30
Jon Cooper: 'putting on skirts' for keepers who can’t make contact
And now a second team has been eliminated from the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning joined the Washington Capitals in being shown the way home. We’re talking about two clubs that had their moments of glory in the past, but now have to deal with the inevitable downfall that follows more successful years.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / April 30
Cooper, Lightning lament 'unfair' overturned goals 
Two goals, overturned because of goaltender interference, were "clearly a turning point" on Monday night, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, as the Lightning saw their season end with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their first-round series.
NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / April 26
Cooper Challenges Lightning with Florida Panthers on Verge of Sweep
TAMPA — Lightning coach Jon Cooper knows his team is in deep against the Florida Panthers in this playoff series. And it could be a short-lived postseason run for the Lightning if the Panthers have their way.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ClutchPoints / April 26
Lightning’s Jon Cooper issues stern challenge to ‘believers’ amid 3-0 deficit to Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a world of trouble after losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers at home on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ClutchPoints / April 21
Lightning’s Jon Cooper sounds off on brutal Game 1 loss to Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to avenge their first-round exit from last season. However, their redemption tour in the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not receive a positive start.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 10
Lightning Round: This last stretch will test the Lightning
Prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Coach Jon Cooper spoke about how the team is dealing with the final weeks of the season. They are pretty much locked into their playoff spot at this point (although their opponent is very much undecided) and while they have four more games to go, the importance to them is quite minimal.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 2
Canada’s 2026 Olympic Team Should Be Coached by Jon Cooper
There are many reasons to like Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. He perfectly balances a laid-back, approachable demeanor with a fierce competitiveness that demands the best from his players.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / March 16
Lightning coach Jon Cooper on Battle of Florida, Kucherov for MVP and Tortorella antics
On ESPN's "The Drop," Tampa Bay's coach chimed in on the Panthers rivalry, his team's resilience and whether he wants to coach Canada in the Olympics.
NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 14
Lightning coach is right, Rangers are ‘pain in ass’ to play against
If ever there was a team the New York Rangers would want to model itself after, it likely is the Tampa Bay Lightning, whom they play Thursday night at Amalie Arena.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 1
Lightning, Canadiens aim to shake off OT disappointment
According to Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper, his squad was dealt a tough hand in a very rare, late, home loss Thursday, but the Lightning have a chance at redemption when the Montreal Canadiens arrive on the Gulf Coast for Saturday night's match.
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