Lightning up for top seed; Cooper says Stamkos not fit to play until he says so
Jon Cooper wants to stop the conversation now: Steven Stamkos isn't fit to play until he says so.
Jon Cooper wants to stop the conversation now: Steven Stamkos isn't fit to play until he says so.
Lightning beat Bruins 3-2; now 2-0 in seeding round
Tyler Johnson scored the tiebreaking goal with 87 seconds left to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over Boston on Wednesday and send the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins to their second straight loss in the NHL's playoff seeding round.
Tyler Johnson scored the tiebreaking goal with 87 seconds left to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over Boston on Wednesday and send the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins to their second straight loss in the NHL's playoff seeding round.
Kucherov, Lightning beat Capitals in round-robin shootout
Nikita Kucherov scored the shootout winner to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals on Monday in Eastern Conference round-robin play.
Nikita Kucherov scored the shootout winner to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals on Monday in Eastern Conference round-robin play.
Tampa Bay Lightning: What to know before NHL restarts pandemic-shortened season
The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready for redemption following a shocking exit in the first round of the 2019 playoffs after one of the most impressive regular-season finishes.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready for redemption following a shocking exit in the first round of the 2019 playoffs after one of the most impressive regular-season finishes.
Capitals, Lightning resume their rivalry after different seasons
When Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites.
When Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites.
Voice of the Lightning, Rick Peckham excited for chance to get back behind the mic
March 10 was the last time Rick Peckham called a Tampa Bay Lightning Broadcast. Two days later, the NHL paused the regular season indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
March 10 was the last time Rick Peckham called a Tampa Bay Lightning Broadcast. Two days later, the NHL paused the regular season indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Lightning look to up intensity quickly as playoffs approach
The Stanley Cup is often referred to as the hardest trophy to win in all sports. Sixteen wins over the course of four grueling best-of-seven series is the technical requirement, but 2020 is different.
The Stanley Cup is often referred to as the hardest trophy to win in all sports. Sixteen wins over the course of four grueling best-of-seven series is the technical requirement, but 2020 is different.
Lightning facing unprecedented challenges in their return
Nikita Kucherov was the first to hit the ice at Amalie Arena as the Lightning opened up their playoff training camp.
Nikita Kucherov was the first to hit the ice at Amalie Arena as the Lightning opened up their playoff training camp.
Florida athletes team up to promote wearing a mask in public
Florida's major league sports teams are dropping their rivalries and banding together to encourage people to wear masks.
Florida's major league sports teams are dropping their rivalries and banding together to encourage people to wear masks.
Tampa Bay Lightning players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The Tampa Bay Lightning said Friday that three players an "additional staff members" tested positive for COVID-19.
The Tampa Bay Lightning said Friday that three players an "additional staff members" tested positive for COVID-19.
Lightning's Community Heroes Program no longer on ice
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Tampa Bay Lightning step up to help Pinellas Park diaper bank in need of donations
Under normal circumstances, having a baby is expensive. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one in three families struggled to buy diapers. Now, with more than 30 million Americans unemployed, the need is even greater.
Under normal circumstances, having a baby is expensive. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one in three families struggled to buy diapers. Now, with more than 30 million Americans unemployed, the need is even greater.
During hockey hiatus, Alex Killorn uses jet ski to visit teammates while bringing social media fans along for the ride
Tampa Bay Lightning's Alex Killorn traded in his skates for a jet ski and it made for one memorable Instagram story. Killorn was seen casually cruising along the choppy bay waters for his first episode of "Dock Talk."
Tampa Bay Lightning's Alex Killorn traded in his skates for a jet ski and it made for one memorable Instagram story. Killorn was seen casually cruising along the choppy bay waters for his first episode of "Dock Talk."
FOX Sports Sun to replay every victory from Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup run
FOX Sports Sun, the television home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced plans to replay every Lightning win from the franchise’s 2004 Stanley Cup run.
FOX Sports Sun, the television home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced plans to replay every Lightning win from the franchise’s 2004 Stanley Cup run.
Lightning, Rays donate to help those hit hardest by COVID-19 job losses
In normal times, Tampa Bay Lighting advertisements would be telling fans to Be The Thunder, but these aren’t normal times.
In normal times, Tampa Bay Lighting advertisements would be telling fans to Be The Thunder, but these aren’t normal times.
Lighting try to stay in touch as they wait out NHL shutdown
The NHL is heading into a third week of a shutdown.
The NHL is heading into a third week of a shutdown.
Matthews, Andersen lead Maple Leafs past Lightning 2-1
The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty of time to ponder their disastrous California road trip.
The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty of time to ponder their disastrous California road trip.
Maple Leafs top Lightning 2-1
Auston Matthews scored his 47th goal of the season and Frederik Andersen made 32 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Auston Matthews scored his 47th goal of the season and Frederik Andersen made 32 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Red Wings earn elusive win over Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-4 in shootout
Robby Fabbri scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings over Tampa Bay 5-4 on Sunday, snapping a 16-game losing streak against the Lightning in the regular season.
Robby Fabbri scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings over Tampa Bay 5-4 on Sunday, snapping a 16-game losing streak against the Lightning in the regular season.
Cirelli, Sergachev help Tampa Bay Lightning beat Bruins 5-3
Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev scored short-handed goals just 1:02 apart in the first period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Saturday night.
Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev scored short-handed goals just 1:02 apart in the first period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Saturday night.