Jonas Johansson stepping into new role after Vasilevskiy sidelined for Lightning

For the Lightning's new goalie, he's just happy they called his name to fill a huge void in goal with Andrei Vasilevskiy out for two months after undergoing back surgery.

Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss first 2 months of season following back surgery

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without one of their star players for the beginning of the season, as the team announced Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will be out for about two months following back surgery.

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos told he'll have to wait on new contract

The Bolts reported for training on Wednesday refreshed and recharged after a 4-and-a-half-month break. The major headline Wednesday, though, came from Bolts Captain Steven Stamkos.

Tampa Bay Lightning give brothers chance to skate together again

Dylan and Tyler Duke are used to competing with on another on and off the ice. That's to be expected, though, with the brothers only being separated in age by just 16 months. 

Tavares' OT goal gives Maple Leafs series win over Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally advanced in the NHL playoffs, and coach Sheldon Keefe struggled to find the right words to capture the moment.

Lightning send series back to Tampa, beat Maple Leafs 4-2

Michael Eyssimont had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Thursday night to force Game 6 in their first-round playoff series.

Tampa Bay Lightning face must-win game against Toronto Maple Leafs

When the Bolts enter Scotiabank Arena on Thursday evening, they are also facing an elimination game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It's a must-win for the Tampa Bay team.

Reilly scores in OT to lift Maple Leafs past Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3

Down a goal and outplayed for much of the night, the Toronto Maple Leafs found a way to reclaim home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida family goes the distance to support the Tampa Bay Lightning

To say David Clegg is a fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning would be an understatement. The hockey fan and his family have traveled 6,500 miles to attend 21 Lightning games. 

Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs past Lightning, series tied

John Tavares had his first playoff hat trick and the Toronto Maple Leafs rebounded from a poor playoff start with a lopsided 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night to even the teams' first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Point scores 2, Lightning rout Maple Leafs in series opener

Brayden Point scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 on Tuesday night in the opening game of the teams' first-round playoff series.

Tampa Bay Lightning, Maple Leafs meet again in first round of NHL playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning have enjoyed more success than any other team over the past three NHL postseasons, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped eight consecutive playoff series and exited in the first round each of the past six years.

Point gets 50th, 51st goals, Lightning beat Red Wings 5-0

Brayden Point scored his 50th and 51st goals, backup Brian Elliott made 32 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped a four-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings in the regular-season finale for both teams on Thursday night.