The Lightning have shared that they have recalled forward Scott Sabourin from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. The Bolts also announced that forward Mitchell Chaffee has officially been assigned to Syracuse after clearing waivers.

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Scott Sabourin from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, Vice President and General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today. In addition, the Lightning have assigned forward Mitchell Chaffee to AHL Syracuse.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vegas Golden Knights at Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Tampa Bay won 4-3 at home its last time out on Oct. 25 against the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas' last game was a road loss, 3-0, against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 25.

In 103 games over the last three seasons with the Lightning, Chaffee has recorded 16 goals, nine assists, 25 points, and 247 hits. He last played at the AHL level with the Crunch during the 2023-24 season, where he posted 12 goals, 14 assists, 26 points, and a plus-8 rating in 36 games.

Nikita Kucherov’s 1,000th career NHL point cleared the Tampa Bay Lightning bench in the second period of Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, but it was his 1,001st career point later in the game that made the bigger difference for Tampa Bay.

Nikita Kucherov scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.

Tampa Bay Lightning legend Steven Stamkos bought a house on Davis Islands on Sept. 19 for $7.38 million. The home has 9,038 square feet of living space. The home, located at 42 Ladoga Avenue, was bought by Stamkos and his wife Sandra.