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Dave Mishkin

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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.

393 Followers  |  11 Following  |  320 Posts  |  Joined: 26.11.2024
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 6, Lightning 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's loss to Buffalo on Saturday

"The Lightning have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this season. They’ve taken a big step back since the Olympic break ended. They’ll look to regain their form when they begin a four-game trip Tuesday in Minnesota." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

01.03.2026 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Hurricanes 5, Lightning 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's loss to Carolina on Thursday

"The Lightning twice rallied from deficits, including a 3-0 hole they dug themselves early in the contest. But a third-period power-play goal from Sebastian Aho put them down once more, and on tired legs, they were unable to rally for a third time." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

27.02.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Maple Leafs 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Toronto on Wednesday

"It was a mostly solid performance from the Lightning, who received timely saves from Vasilevskiy and a terrific outing from the line of Point, Kucherov, and Goncalves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

26.02.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stella went to Tampa General Hospital and the Lightning skate today! Said hi to Julie Stewart-Binks! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

25.02.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stella stopped by Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

17.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stella at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

10.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Panthers 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over the Panthers

"This game turned into a blowout win for the Lightning, but if not for Andrei Vasilevskiy’s goaltending in the first period, it might have unfolded differently." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

06.02.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stella’s morning.

Stop one: Tampa General Hospital.

Stop two: Lightning’s morning skate.

#BerneseMountainDog #therapydog

05.02.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stella went to Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

04.02.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Sabres 3 - OT | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's overtime win over Buffalo

"It wasn’t the cleanest performance for the Lightning, but they made two key plays in the third period to rally from deficits and one more in OT to win it." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

04.02.2026 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Bruins 5 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Boston at the 2026 Stadium Series

"This Stadium Series matchup featured a number of β€˜firsts’ in league outdoor game history, as well as several franchise-record-setting (or tying) marks. And there was a goalie fight." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

02.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Jets 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Winnipeg on Thursday

"The Scheifele line has been the Jets’ most prolific scoring unit, so containing those players is no small feat. And while the Scheifele line did contribute Winnipeg’s lone goal ... for most of the night, the Lightning kept them in check." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

30.01.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Mammoth 0 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shutout win over Utah

"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...

27.01.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to Andy, John, PK, and Rick for the kind words!

27.01.2026 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Blue Jackets 8, Lightning 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's loss against Columbus

"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...

25.01.2026 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Blackhawks 1 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout win over Chicago

"... 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...

24.01.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Sharks 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over San Jose

"A common denominator during the Lightning’s point streakβ€”now at 14 gamesβ€”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...

21.01.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Stars 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Dallas on Sunday

"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...

19.01.2026 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

"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."
www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

17.01.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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 β€œwe ground out a win.” πŸ™‚

15.01.2026 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift:Β  Lightning 2, Penguins 1 - SO | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's shootout win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday

"The Lightning grinded their way to a franchise-record-tying eleventh consecutive victory." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

14.01.2026 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 5, Flyers 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Philadelphia on Monday

"The Lightning picked up their tenth consecutive winβ€”one shy of the franchise recordβ€”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...

13.01.2026 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

"The Lightning broke open what had been a close, tight-checking game with a four-goal third period and secured their ninth consecutive win."
www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

11.01.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 4, Avalanche 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Colorado

"... 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...

07.01.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

"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...

04.01.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 5, Kings 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's comeback win over the Kings

"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...

02.01.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

"The Lightning rewarded Jon Cooper in his 1,000th game with a hard-fought overtime win." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

01.01.2026 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

Mishkin’s Musings: Just shy of the halfway point, the Lightning have had a strong season so far www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

30.12.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

"... 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...

29.12.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

"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."
www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

28.12.2025 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0