For the first time this season, the Colorado Avalanche has lost back-to-back games in regulation after getting swept by the NHL’s two Sunshine State clubs. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Avs on Tuesday night, 4-2, at Benchmark International Arena.

The Bucs can clinch the NFC South in Week 18. We break down how that would work ahead of the 2026 NFL Playoffs.

We'll have to wait a little bit longer to figure out who'll win the NFC South. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) were able to fend off a late rally from the Carolina Panthers (8-9) and pull off the 16-14 victory at Raymond James Stadium. This victory keeps the Bucs' playoff hopes alive, while Carolina is not out of the race quite yet, even in defeat.

Ducks again give up an opening goal and keep battling one-goal deficits before falling 4-3 in overtime as Tampa Bay’s Darren Raddysh scores the winner.

Carolina failed to clinch so both teams will be watching the Saints-Falcons on Sunday to determine the NFC South winner.

Darren Raddysh scored midway through overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning blew three one-goal leads before beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their fifth consecutive victory.

The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet Saturday for a Week 18 game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The Buccaneers are looking to win the NFC South for the fourth straight season, but they need help to do so. Here are their Week 18 playoff chances.

The Panthers could not get going on the ground, rushing for just 19 yards on 14 carries. Conversely, the Bucs lived off the run, amassing 138 rushing yards on 41 totes and helping them dominate the time-of-possession battle at 37:25 to 22:35.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will attempt to keep a five-game win streak intact when they take on the Los Angeles Kings