OT goal lifts Avalanche over Lightning 3-2 in Game 4

Nazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice ahead of Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay Lightning fans woke up Tuesday morning in a different world than they did just 24 hours ago after last night’s dominant 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

Lightning strike, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3

Steven Stamkos, Pat Maroon and Ondrej Palat each had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lighting scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

One year after harrowing COVID-19 battle, Lightning's anthem singer 'blessed' to return for Stanley Cup Final

It's as beloved as any other part of the Lightning's pre-game festivities: Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, decked out in Bolts blue, delivering a rousing rendition of the national anthem. After a battle with COVID-19 last year landed her in the hospital for a month – with 8 of those days in the ICU – she says she's blessed to be back at Amalie Arena for this year's Stanley Cup Final.

Lightning superfan sisters takeover Tampa TikTok

Sisters Madi and Lauren LoCastro share more than just a last name. They share a die-hard love for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Lightning face first home game of Stanley Cup Final after two losses in Colorado

It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL. That may — finally — be taking a toll on the two-time defending champ Lightning against the Colorado Avalanche.

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

Chasing history: Bolts hope to strike first against Colorado Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning are doing exactly what they set off to do from the very beginning. Just four games stand between the Bolts and becoming Stanley Cup champions for the third year in a row. 

Young Tampa Bay Lightning fans emulate heroes in hockey camp

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year, and the team’s success is spreading onto ice rinks throughout the Bay Area.

Captain Steven Stamkos thriving in different role with Lightning

Steven Stamkos, at 32 and wrapping up his 14th season, is no longer one of the NHL’s most prolific scorers or even the second- or third-best player on his own team.

‘Called to be the thunder’: Tampa Bay Lightning beat Rangers, head to Stanley Cup Final 3rd time in a row

Lightning and thunder didn’t stop fans from cheering on the Tampa Bay Lighting inside and outside Amalie Arena as the team defeated the New York Rangers and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. 

Police: New York man arrested after punching Lightning fan, eyewitness following Rangers' Game 5 loss

A Staten Island man was arrested after he was seen – in a now-viral video – punching a Lightning fan following the Rangers' Game 5 loss at Madison Square Garden. NYPD says he also punched another person who was trying to stop him from fleeing.

Palat scores late, Tampa Bay Lightning beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 5

After falling behind midway through the game, the Tampa Bay Lightning showed the poise of a two-time defending champion.

Game 5: Tampa Bay Lightning look to continue momentum against Rangers

The Bolts will try to take their first series lead against the Rangers and snap the opposing team's eight-game home streak in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Tampa Bay Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 4 to even East final

The Tampa Bay Lightning delivered on a promise to play with a greater sense of urgency, storming back in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers.

Lightning beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 3

Ondrej Palat scored with 42 seconds left and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference finals to 2-1.