Crozier, Max #24 (D)  - Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 204 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: April 19, 2000
Age: 26
Birthplace: Calgary, None
Salary: $0.850M
Cap Hit: $0.875M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Projected 0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
April 15, 2026 Crozier (abdomen) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and play Wednesday versus the Rangers, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site. - Crozier hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 1 after having surgery to repair a core muscle injury, so this will allow him to get back up to speed before the playoffs. The 25-year-old defenseman has a goal, 10 points, 40 PIM, 38 hits and 31 blocks in 34 outings in 2025-26. Crozier will likely serve on the Lightning's third pairing. None
Feb. 21, 2026 Crozier (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. - Crozier is poised to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season after he underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury. He had one goal, nine assists, 44 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and 38 hits across 34 NHL appearances this campaign. None
Feb. 18, 2026 The Lightning announced Wednesday that Crozier will miss approximately 10 week after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury. - Crozier made 34 appearances for the Lightning prior to the Olympic break, recording a goal, nine assists, 40 PIM, 38 hits and 31 blocked shots while averaging 16:00 of ice time. His return timetable signals that he'll likely be forced to miss at least the remainder of the regular season, and he'll likely also be sidelined for the start of the postseason. Whether he'll be available if the Lightning make a run in the playoffs remains to be seen. None
Jan. 26, 2026 Crozier (illness) is set to return to the lineup against the Mammoth on Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - Crozier's potential return is good news for the Lightning's blue line, which has been very banged up, including Erik Cernak (undisclosed), who was deemed a game-time call for the clash with Utah. With Crozier in action, Simon Lundmark could be relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch. None
Jan. 24, 2026 Crozier (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets. - Crozier had played in 23 straight games since returning from an undisclosed injury, but that streak will end Saturday. He has gone seven contests without a point. Simon Lundmark will draw in on the third pairing to make his NHL debut, while Crozier will try to be healthy in time for Monday's game versus the Mammoth. None
Dec. 16, 2025 Crozier scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers. - Crozier's first goal of the season got the Lightning on the board at 19:27 of the second period to break up Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout bid. The 25-year-old Crozier has had his season disrupted by an undisclosed injury, but he's picked up five points in 15 outings so far. He's added 25 shots on net, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating, offering a little grit in a bottom-four role. None
Dec. 9, 2025 Crozier logged an assist, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Canadiens. - The helper was Crozier's first point in four games since he returned from missing eight contests due to an undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old defenseman will continue to play regularly as the Lightning fill holes on the blue line, one of which reopened when Victor Hedman (undisclosed) left this contest early. Crozier has amassed four helpers, 21 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 12 outings while battling his own injury troubles this season. None
Dec. 4, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Crozier missed eight straight games with his latest injury and has sat out 18 of the last 22 contests. He has three assists in eight games this season. He is slated to see third-unit minutes alongside Declan Carlile on Thursday against the Penguins. None
Nov. 18, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) is back on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site. - Crozier has been battling an undisclosed injury that has seen him coming in and out of the lineup. The 25-year-old Calgary native is pointless in his last four appearances while trying to work his way back to 100 percent. With Crozier on the shelf, the Lightning recalled Steve Santini and Declan Carlile from the minors. None
Nov. 12, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. - Crozier was battling a nagging undisclosed injury that cost him the last two games, but he appears to have overcome it at this point. His return comes at a good time, as both Victor Hedman (undisclosed) and Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) will be absent for Wednesday's contest. Crozier will fill a top-four role, though he may still have relatively limited minutes. None
Nov. 8, 2025 Crozier has missed the Lightning's last two games due to injury and is day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Rangers,Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. - Crozier appeared to be in the clear when he played against the Avalanche on Tuesday, but it seems he's suffered a setback. The 25-year-old defenseman missed eight games due to an undisclosed issue, and it looks like it has cropped up again. However, since he's day-to-day, he may not be out much longer, which would help bolster a defense that could also be missing Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed), who sustained an injury in Saturday's 3-2 win over Washington. None
Nov. 4, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup against Colorado on Tuesday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports. - Crozier will suit up for the first time since Oct. 14 versus the Capitals, a stretch of eight games on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the 25-year-old defenseman notched three assists in four outings. With Crozier back, Charle-Edouard D'Astous could be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch. None
Oct. 30, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) donned a regular jersey for practice Thursday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports. - Crozier has missed the last six games after picking up three assists in Tampa Bay's first four contests. The defenseman could return to the lineup versus Dallas on Thursday. None
Oct. 21, 2025 Head coach Jon Cooper relayed Tuesday that he doesn't expect Crozier (undisclosed) to be available for any of the team's next three home games, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. - Crozier was placed on injured reserve Friday, as he was injured against the Capitals on Oct. 14. The right-shot defenseman is off to a good start in 2025-26, recording three helpers, six hits and a plus-2 rating over four appearances. With Cooper's update in mind, Crozier shouldn't be expected to suit up until at least Oct. 28 in Nashville. None
Oct. 17, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com. - The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Crozier will miss Friday's clash in Detroit and Saturday's tilt in Columbus, but those are the only two games he's ineligible to play in. Tampa Bay has also recalled Steve Santini and Scott Sabourin (suspension) on Friday. Darren Raddysh is likely to draw into the lineup due to Crozier's absence, but there is a chance that Santini will feature on the third pairing instead of Raddysh. None
Oct. 14, 2025 Crozier (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Capitals, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. - Crozier was injured late in the first period and missed all of the second frame before getting ruled out. He has been pushing Darren Raddysh for a place in the lineup early in the year. Crozier can be considered day-to-day for now, leaving his status in doubt for Friday's game in Detroit. None
Oct. 11, 2025 Crozier put up two assists in a 5-3 loss to the Devils on Saturday. - It was his first multipoint game in the NHL. The 25-year-old Crozier played 13 regular-season games in 2023-24 and five regular-season outings last year. He's living out his dream, skating alongside Victor Hedman on Tampa's first pair. Crozier's fantasy value is limited, but this is a great story. None
June 6, 2025 Crozier inked a three-year, $2.325 million contract with Tampa Bay on Friday. The agreement is two-way for the 2025-26 campaign, but it converts to a one-way contract for the remainder of the term. - Crozier had nine goals, 34 points and 75 PIM across 52 regular-season appearances with AHL Syracuse in 2024-25. The 25-year-old defenseman also has two assists, seven PIM and 27 hits in 18 career NHL outings with Tampa Bay. The structure of the deal suggests that the Lightning see Crozier as someone who might be able to maintain a role on the NHL roster by 2026-27. In the meantime, Crozier will compete for an Opening Night spot with Tampa Bay during training camp, but he'll likely start next season in the minors. None
May 1, 2025 Crozier was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Thursday. - Crozier was recalled Wednesday ahead of Game 5 versus Florida, but was a healthy scratch. Crozier failed to hit the scoresheet in five regular-season games with the Lightning in 2024-25. The defenseman had nine goals and 25 helpers in 52 regular-season AHL games before his promotion. None
April 30, 2025 Crozier was called up from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday. - While Crozier's promotion may have initially raised some fears regarding the availability of Tampa's blueliners, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com, the 25-year-old defenseman is not expected to play in Game 5 on Wednesday. Still, it will be a situation fantasy players want to monitor when the team takes the ice for warmups. For his part, Crozier made five regular-season appearances this year in which he generated zero points, 11 hits and eight shots while averaging 16:41 of ice time. None
Jan. 26, 2025 Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday. - Crozier has played in Tampa Bay's last five games, collecting nine shots on goal, six blocked shots and 11 hits. If his demotion is for salary cap reasons, the 24-year-old defender could return to the Lightning before Tuesday's matchup versus Chicago. None
Jan. 23, 2025 Crozier was brought up from the minors Thursday. - Crozier has appeared in three NHL games this season and has registered zero points, three shots and seven hits while averaging 17:06 of ice time. The decision to elevate Crozier from the AHL likely means Erik Cernak (undisclosed) won't be ready to face the Blackhawks on Friday -- though Crozier could be an emergency depth option. None
Jan. 22, 2025 Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday. - Crozier has been shuffled between the AHL and NHL in recent days, and he's made his first three appearances for the Lightning during his stint with the club. He's been held without a point but has logged seven hits, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while averaging 17:06 of ice time. Whether Crozier rejoins Tampa Bay in the coming days will likely depend on whether Erik Cernak (undisclosed) is cleared to play against Chicago on Friday. None
Jan. 20, 2025 Crozier was summoned from AHL Syracuse on Monday. - Crozier played in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit, posting two shots on goal, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The 24-year-old Crozier could be in the lineup again for Monday's matchup versus Toronto if Erik Cernak (undisclosed) remains unavailable. None
Jan. 19, 2025 Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday. - Crozier logged 14:25 minutes in Saturday's win over Detroit, recording four hits and three blocked shots. The 24-year-old blueliner will now return to Syracuse, though he could be back with the Lightning ahead of Monday's game in Toronto if Erik Cernak (undisclosed) can't suit up. None
Jan. 17, 2025 Crozier was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Friday. - Crozier's promotion indicates Erik Cernak (undisclosed) may not play Saturday versus the Red Wings. Crozier has produced nine points over 22 AHL contests this season. If he suits up, he'll likely fill a bottom-pairing role while Nick Perbix moves up to take extra minutes. None
Oct. 7, 2024 Crozier was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday. - Crozier provided four goals and 21 points in 49 AHL contests during the 2023-24 regular season before adding four assists in six playoff outings. He also had two helpers in 13 NHL regular-season appearances with the Lightning last campaign. Crozier could see more playing time with Tampa Bay in 2024-25, though most of his games will likely be in the minors. None
April 30, 2024 Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday. - Crozier played in three of the four playoff games for Tampa Bay against the Panthers, recording four shots on goal and five hits. The 24-year-old played in 13 regular-season games, logging two assists and 13 shots on goal. He will look to propel AHL Syracuse to a potential Calder Cup Championship. None
April 22, 2024 Crozier was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday. - Crozier's promotion could be an indication that there is an injury somewhere on the Bolts' blue line following Sunday's Game 1 clash with the Panthers. For his part, the Calgary native logged 13 games at the NHL level this season in which he registered two assists, 13 shots and 16 hits while averaging 12:56 of ice time. Even if there is a spot open in the lineup ahead of Game 2 on Tuesday, it would likely be Calvin de Haan who suits up instead of Crozier. None
March 8, 2024 Crozier was sent to AHL Syracuse on Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Crozier has two assists and seven PIM in 13 contests with the Lightning this season. In addition to those contributions, he has recorded a goal, eight points and 31 PIM in 32 games with Syracuse. None
Feb. 24, 2024 Crozier was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday. - Crozier has two assists in seven NHL games this season after making his NHL debut Jan. 13 against Anaheim. In 32 AHL outings this campaign, the 23-year-old blueliner has one goal and seven helpers. Crozier could play Saturday versus the Islanders because Haydn Fleury (undisclosed) and Erik Cernak (illness) are considered day-to-day. None
Jan. 28, 2024 Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday. - Crozier has played in Tampa's last seven games, tallying two assists, 10 blocked shots and nine hits. With the Bolts out of action through the All-Star break, the 23-year-old blueliner will return to the AHL. Crozier could be back with the big club following the break, depending on the health of Erik Cernak (upper body). None
Jan. 16, 2024 Crozier was recalled by Tampa Bay on Tuesday. - Depending on Erik Cernak's (upper body) health, Crozier could be tasked with taking on a bottom-pairing role Thursday against the Wild. Crozier's picked up seven points through 25 AHL appearances this year. None
Jan. 14, 2024 Crozier was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday. - Crozier was credited with one blocked shot in 13:00 of ice time during his NHL debut Saturday versus Anaheim. The 23-year-old blueliner has one goal and six helpers in 24 AHL contests this campaign. None
Jan. 12, 2024 Crozier was called up from the minors Friday. - Crozier's promotion comes as Erik Cernak once again finds himself in the infirmary with an upper-body injury. For his part, Crozier has notched one goal and six helpers in 24 contests for the Crunch. Selected by the Lightning in the fourth round of the 2019 NHL Draft, Crozier would be making his NHL debut if he gets into the lineup against Anaheim on Saturday. None
March 21, 2023 Crozier agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with Tampa Bay on Tuesday. - Crozier spent four years playing for Providence College for which he racked up 17 goals and 54 assists in 119 collegiate contests. The blueliner is expected to link up with AHL Syracuse on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign before his two-year pact kicks in next season. None

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-08-14 Salary Cap Hit $0.775M $0.875M
2026-08-14 Salary $0.775M $0.850M
2026-08-05 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2026-08-05 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2026-08-04 Pickable No Yes
2026-08-04 Active in League No Yes
2026-08-04 Franchise 2026 2026 Tampa Bay Lightning