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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
'You're on pal': Biden accepts 'friendly wager' with Trudeau on Stanley Cup winner
The President of the United States has accepted a bet with the Canadian Prime Minister on which country's team will win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.
Pursuit for a repeat: The Bolts set to face off against Montreal with home-ice advantage
The defending champions will take on the Montreal Canadiens in front of what’s expected to be a thunderous home crowd during Game 1.
Local businesses thrilled for the chance to host crowds for the Stanley Cup Finals
Sports bars are preparing for the big week ahead. This will be the first Stanley Cup to allow in-person fans unlike last year and Bay Area establishments are set to see a boost in business.
NHL royalty vs Hockey Bay: Canadiens-Lightning in Cup Final
Tampa Bay is going for a third title since beginning play in 1993, the last year the Canadiens — or any team from Canada — won the Cup, making this a matchup of old-school winners against a modern-hockey model of success.
Lightning vs. Canadiens in 1st all-East Cup Final since 1980
After gutting out a tough series to get to the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning shouldn’t have to change their style of play to match up against the Montreal Canadiens.
Defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning headed back to Stanley Cup Final after Game-7 win against Islanders
The Tampa Bay Lightning is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 18 saves and Yanni Gaurde scored a short-handed goal to help the defending Stanley Cup Champions beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of their NHL playoff semifinal series on Friday night.
Weekend at Bernie's cutout develops cult following among Lightning fans
A Weekend at Bernie's cutout has become a good luck charm for the Lightning. A Tampa boating company started the trend.
Winner take all: Tampa Bay Lightning face elimination game at home
It will all come down to Game 7 inside Amalie Arena tonight. The winner will face the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final.
First Lady Jill Biden joins Tampa Bay Lightning for ‘Shots on Ice’ COVID vaccine event
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, AdventHealth and the Tampa Bay Lightning joined forces to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the ice at Amalie Arena on Thursday.
First Lady Jill Biden to join Tampa Bay Lightning for ‘Shots on Ice’ COVID vaccine event on Thursday
This week, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will be joining the Tampa Bay Lightning for their 'Shots on Ice' vaccination event.
Beauvillier, Islanders beat Lightning in OT to force Game 7
Trailing by two goals in the second period of an elimination game, the New York Islanders kept their composure. They got one goal before the end of the period, and tied it in the third.