Lightning head into offseason with battered bodies, feelings of emptiness
The ice at Amalie Arena hasn't had enough time to melt, but the reality of losing the Stanley Cup hasn't taken long to sink in with the Lightning.
The ice at Amalie Arena hasn't had enough time to melt, but the reality of losing the Stanley Cup hasn't taken long to sink in with the Lightning.
In heartbreaking loss, Lightning still made Tampa Bay proud to 'Be the Thunder'
After a turbulent start and finish to the Stanley Cup Final series against Colorado, the Lightning's quest for a three-peat is over.
After a turbulent start and finish to the Stanley Cup Final series against Colorado, the Lightning's quest for a three-peat is over.
Despite outcome, Lightning fans thankful for another championship run
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s quest for a third Stanley Cup brought lots of energy to fans and plenty of business for Tampa tourism, despite Sunday's result.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s quest for a third Stanley Cup brought lots of energy to fans and plenty of business for Tampa tourism, despite Sunday's result.
Avs can't close out Lightning in Game 5 loss at Ball Arena
Keep the champagne chilled. It's back to the slushy ice of Amalie Arena for the Colorado Avalanche after they failed to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final.
Keep the champagne chilled. It's back to the slushy ice of Amalie Arena for the Colorado Avalanche after they failed to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final.
Stanley Cup champs face elimination game in Colorado
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back in a familiar spot.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back in a familiar spot.
Lightning head to Colorado facing elimination
Last night’s game four loss in the Stanley Cup Final to Colorado was the definition of heartbreaking for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Last night’s game four loss in the Stanley Cup Final to Colorado was the definition of heartbreaking for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Lightning 3-peat in trouble after Game 4 loss to Avalanche
Jon Cooper took one question during his postgame media session. Without getting into specifics about whether Colorado had too many men on the ice, he suggested the Avalanche’s overtime goal shouldn’t have counted.
Jon Cooper took one question during his postgame media session. Without getting into specifics about whether Colorado had too many men on the ice, he suggested the Avalanche’s overtime goal shouldn’t have counted.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Out to dry': NHL champion Tampa Bay Lightning in 2-0 hole to Avs
This loss wasn't as easy for the Tampa Bay Lightning to shrug off.
This loss wasn't as easy for the Tampa Bay Lightning to shrug off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stamkos scores twice, Tampa Bay Lightning beat Rangers 2-1 in Game 6
The Tampa Bay Lightning's bid for a three-peat is alive and well.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's bid for a three-peat is alive and well.
‘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.
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.