Tampa Bay Lightning’s number 74 history includes four players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning will introduce a new player wearing number 74 this fall. John Carlson retains the number he has used throughout his career, while four players previously wore number 74 for the franchise. The first was Brantt Myhres, known for his enforcer role, followed by Nick Tarnasky. Ondrej Palat briefly wore 74 before his extensive tenure in number 18. Sean Day was the most recent player in 74 before Carlson's return. Details on the players' careers and contributions to the team highlight the history of this number.
- •John Carlson retains number 74 for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- •Brantt Myhres was the first to wear number 74 for the Lightning.
- •Ondrej Palat initially wore number 74 during the 2012-13 season.
- •Sean Day was the most recent player to wear number 74 before Carlson.
- •The Lightning's new season begins this fall.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — 74 Days to Opening Night: The History of the #74
"While there will be a new number 74 for the Tampa Bay Lightning beginning this fall, as John Carlson will retain the number he's used throughout the entirety of his career to this point, there have been four players to wear the number for the Lightning previously.
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