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Jon Cooper Faces Family Tragedy, Skips Lightning Games

February 25, 2026 · Daily Mail

Jon Cooper, head coach of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Canada’s Olympic hockey team, will miss the next two games after a family tragedy.

Jon Cooper, who led Canada’s Olympic hockey squad to a silver medal, received devastating family news days after the Games. The loss has forced him to step away from the bench for the Lightning’s upcoming fixtures.

Cooper will be absent for the next two NHL matches, giving his coaching staff time to support him during this difficult period.

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