Photos: Tampa Bay Lightning win second-straight Stanley Cup title
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens was extra sweet for fans after they were forced to cheer on their team from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s the view from inside and outside Amalie Arena.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens was extra sweet for fans after they were forced to cheer on their team from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s the view from inside and outside Amalie Arena.
Lightning strike twice: Bolts are back-to-back champions
The Stanley Cup isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning will retain the legendary NHL trophy for another year after winning their second title in a row -- this time in front of their home fans.
The Stanley Cup isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning will retain the legendary NHL trophy for another year after winning their second title in a row -- this time in front of their home fans.
Veteran's performance of national anthem becomes tradition at Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer has become a familiar face and voice around Tampa Bay. Other than the players, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey is now, arguably, the most popular person on the ice at Amalie Arena.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer has become a familiar face and voice around Tampa Bay. Other than the players, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey is now, arguably, the most popular person on the ice at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay Lightning look to be first team to win Stanley Cup at home since 2015
After losing to the Habs in Game 4, the Lightning began looking ahead to Wednesday’s home game. They have won the last five games at Amalie Arena.
After losing to the Habs in Game 4, the Lightning began looking ahead to Wednesday’s home game. They have won the last five games at Amalie Arena.
Resilient Vasilevskiy gives Bolts edge moving forward
The Lightning are 14-0 in games following a postseason loss over the past two years.
The Lightning are 14-0 in games following a postseason loss over the past two years.
Canadiens avoid sweep and force Game 5, beating Lightning 3-2 in OT
Josh Anderson jumped back into the play, and the Montreal Canadiens killed Tampa Bay's chance for a Stanley Cup sweep.
Josh Anderson jumped back into the play, and the Montreal Canadiens killed Tampa Bay's chance for a Stanley Cup sweep.
Ready, set, 'Vo' Lightning: Tampa musician's song electrifies fans for the Final
A Bay Area musician is making it big with a song he wrote to spur on the Lightning during their run for the Stanley Cup.
A Bay Area musician is making it big with a song he wrote to spur on the Lightning during their run for the Stanley Cup.
Tampa Bay Lightning one win away from winning Stanley Cup, again
There’s only one game standing between the Bolts and keeping the Stanley Cup in Tampa Bay.
There’s only one game standing between the Bolts and keeping the Stanley Cup in Tampa Bay.
Lightning strike: Beat Canadiens 6-3 in Game 3 of Cup Final
Tyler Johnson and the quick-strike Tampa Bay Lightning are one win from defending their title following a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Tyler Johnson and the quick-strike Tampa Bay Lightning are one win from defending their title following a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Stanley Cup Final: Bolts return to Canada to face the Habs with 2-0 lead
The Bolts are just two wins away from the Stanley Cup championship as they head into Game 3 in Montreal.
The Bolts are just two wins away from the Stanley Cup championship as they head into Game 3 in Montreal.
Lightning superfan ready to cheer Bolts to Stanley Cup victory
Never short on passion, Winter Haven's Ellis Allanson always brings the electricity. His energy is like a spark inside Amalie Arena.
Never short on passion, Winter Haven's Ellis Allanson always brings the electricity. His energy is like a spark inside Amalie Arena.
Meet the maestro of the Lightning’s pre-game magic
John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning’s pre-game magic. For 35-years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.
John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning’s pre-game magic. For 35-years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.
Coleman, Vasilevskiy help Lightning take 2-0 series lead
Just when the Montreal Canadiens found another gear to show they can hang with the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final, Blake Coleman singlehandedly kept the series from being tied.
Just when the Montreal Canadiens found another gear to show they can hang with the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final, Blake Coleman singlehandedly kept the series from being tied.
Lightning increasing number of fans allowed in Amalie Arena to 18,600, the 'maximum possible capacity'
Hours before the puck drops for Game 2, the Bolts announced they will increase home-game capacity to 18,600 fans.
Hours before the puck drops for Game 2, the Bolts announced they will increase home-game capacity to 18,600 fans.
Consistency is key as Bolts head into Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Lightning players say they won’t underestimate the opponent standing in their way of a second Cup championship.
Lightning players say they won’t underestimate the opponent standing in their way of a second Cup championship.
Canadiens draft pick Sergachev now thriving for Tampa Bay Lightning
Sergachev put on a Montreal Canadiens jersey when they chose him in the 2016 draft, then wore one in a game just four times before being traded to the Lightning. Now, he's thriving.
Sergachev put on a Montreal Canadiens jersey when they chose him in the 2016 draft, then wore one in a game just four times before being traded to the Lightning. Now, he's thriving.
This Stanley Cup Final feels different -- in a good way -- for the Cooper family
Game days are busy at the Cooper home, and this is the second year they have been especially busy for most of the season. But this year's Stanley Cup run is quite different than last year's for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper and his family.
Game days are busy at the Cooper home, and this is the second year they have been especially busy for most of the season. But this year's Stanley Cup run is quite different than last year's for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper and his family.
For the first time, Lightning will play outdoor NHL game in 2022
Next season, the Bolts will head to Tennessee for the NHL's Outdoor Series.
Next season, the Bolts will head to Tennessee for the NHL's Outdoor Series.
Lightning flip script on Canadiens to take Cup Final lead
The Tampa Bay Lightning did many of the things the Montreal Canadiens' previous playoff opponents did not
The Tampa Bay Lightning did many of the things the Montreal Canadiens' previous playoff opponents did not
Bay Area businesses cash-in on Lightning Stanley Cup run
As the Stanley Cup Final kicks off with the Lightning playing at Amalie Arena, money is pouring into businesses that have had their toughest year in memory.
As the Stanley Cup Final kicks off with the Lightning playing at Amalie Arena, money is pouring into businesses that have had their toughest year in memory.