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Backchecking the Bolts is your cup of coffee to get you the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning. We’re breaking down the Lightning’s most recent games and telling you what the box scores didn’t tell you. From tactical breakdowns to player impact, it’s time to look beyond the highlights with host Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge ( www.rawcharge.com ) Justin Godfrey. Please visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@BackcheckingtheBolts Follow Backchecking the Bolts on the following platforms. RawCharge: www.rawcharge.com Twitter: Tampa_Bolts_Pod Instagram: Backchecking_the_Bolts Facebook: Backchecking the Bolts Email: <a
Jason Linkes hosts Backchecking the Bolts, a sports show with 53 episodes published.
What makes the Syracuse Crunch and Tampa Bay Lightning partnership one of the best in the AHL? We go behind the scenes with Lukas Favale, the voice of the Syracuse Crunch , to take a deep dive into the Crunch's 2025-26 s
Are the Tampa Bay Lightning actually better on paper heading into the new NHL season? On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , we take an in-depth look at the Lightning's offseason roster changes and whether they've i
How much of an advantage do NHL teams in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and other no state income tax states really have under the NHL salary cap? In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , host Jason Linkes sits do
The Tampa Bay Lightning made two intriguing additions this offseason in John Carlson and Jeffrey Viel , but what should Lightning fans realistically expect? On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , host Jason Linkes i
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been busy during NHL free agency, and we're breaking down everything you need to know on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts . 🏒 In this episode: * Complete breakdown of the Lightning's f
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , Jason and Justin break down the latest NHL Trade Frenzy as teams make major moves before the NHL Entry Draft. 🏒 Topics on this episode: ⚡ Darren Raddysh traded to the Toronto
Former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Peter Taglianetti joins Backchecking the Bolts to look back on an incredible hockey journey that stretched from college hockey greatness to the biggest stage in the NHL. Taglianetti
The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason rumors are heating up, and Backchecking the Bolts is breaking it all down! On this episode, Justin brings some big “What Ifs?” from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2025-26 . Jason and Justin
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , we go north of the border for a deep dive into the future of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization as we are joined by Andrew Merrigan and Justin Born from The Aud Pod , coverin
The Stanley Cup Final is here, and on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , we break down the biggest storylines surrounding the battle for hockey’s ultimate prize! We’ll discuss: 🏆 Stanley Cup Final preview and pred
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Eric Perrin joins Backchecking the Bolts for an in-depth interview covering one of hockey’s most unique career journeys. Eric discusses his path from the U
The latest episode of Backchecking the Bolts is here! We break down everything surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning as the offseason heats up. 🔥 Topics covered in this episode: 🏒 How the Charlie Coyle signing could resh
The latest episode of Backchecking the Bolts is here! On this episode, we break down the finalists for the NHL’s biggest awards, including the Hart Memorial Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Norris Trophy, Calder Memorial Trophy, L
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff run comes to an end as we break down the full first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts. Joining the show is Jared Book from Habs Eyes o
Relive the Tampa Bay Lightning’s heartbreaking season-ending Game 7 loss as Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey break down the Bolts’ 2-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On this episo
Tampa stays alive! The Tampa Bay Lightning shut out the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6, sending this playoff series to an epic Game 7 in Tampa. On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we recap the overti
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink. After a tough 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5, the Lightning now trail the series 3-2 in this best-of-seven matchup. We break down what went wrong, missed opportunit
On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s gritty 3-2 Game 4 victory that evened the series at 2-2. We dive into key moments, standout performances, and what changed for Tampa. Plu
The Tampa Bay Lightning fall 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3. We break down what went wrong, key moments that decided the game, and how the Bolts respond moving forward in this playoff series. Then, w
The Tampa Bay Lightning take Game 2 in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 overtime win over Montreal! ⚡ In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes is joined by Raw Charge Managing Editor Justin Godfrey to brea
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Backchecking the Bolts is hosted by Jason Linkes. The show is categorised under sports (hockey) and has published 53 episodes.
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