The Tampa Bay Lightning recalled goaltender Mads Sogaard from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League on Oct. 13, 2026. Vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced the move. Sogaard has appeared in three games for the Crunch this season.
Sogaard has a 1-1-0 record, a 1.73 goals-against average and a .937 save percentage for Syracuse. He stopped all 27 shots in his Crunch debut on Oct. 2 against the Laval Rocket. The goaltender is listed at 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds.
Sogaard brings AHL and NHL experience
Sogaard is in his seventh American Hockey League season and has a 58-52-11 career record with four shutouts and two assists. He is from Aalborg, Denmark. The Ottawa Senators selected him in the second round, 37th overall, of the 2019 National Hockey League Draft.
Sogaard played in two NHL games for the Ottawa Senators during the 2025-26 season, including a 7-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 25, 2026. He has played in 31 career NHL games, all with Ottawa. His career NHL record is 12-11-3, with a 3.60 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage.
Tampa Bay signed Sogaard as a free agent on July 1, 2026. His recall follows a strong early stretch with the Syracuse Crunch, highlighted by his 27-save shutout in his first appearance. The move places him with the Tampa Bay Lightning after his recent AHL action.
FSB Take
The Tampa Bay Lightning recalled Mads Sogaard after three Syracuse Crunch appearances that included a shutout and a .937 save percentage. His prior NHL experience with the Ottawa Senators adds verified professional background to the transaction. The 27-save debut against the Laval Rocket is the clearest performance detail behind the recall.
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