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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'This is our house, and it is built by legends': Lightning hype man's new rap brings the energy
Last year, Vo Williams' pre-game anthem, "Ready Set," brought electricity to pre-games. This year, he hopes his new track, "Thunder and Lightning," sets the stage for a 3-peat.
Last year, Vo Williams' pre-game anthem, "Ready Set," brought electricity to pre-games. This year, he hopes his new track, "Thunder and Lightning," sets the stage for a 3-peat.
Bolts hope to even the series as they head into Game 4 of Eastern Conference Final
Inside Amalie Arena tonight, it's time for the Tampa Bay Lightning to even the score.
Inside Amalie Arena tonight, it's time for the Tampa Bay Lightning to even the score.
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.
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.
Lightning determined to rebound against Rangers
There’s no panic in the Tampa Bay Lightning.
There’s no panic in the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Rangers beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 2 for 2-0 series lead
Mika Zibanejad scored in the third period, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Friday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final.
Mika Zibanejad scored in the third period, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Friday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final.
Tampa Bay Lightning looking for first win in Eastern Conference Final against Rangers
"It’s Game 1, we’ve been through this before," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "We’ve won series where we’ve lost the first game and we’ve won series where we’ve won the first game."
"It’s Game 1, we’ve been through this before," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "We’ve won series where we’ve lost the first game and we’ve won series where we’ve won the first game."
Chytil scores twice, Rangers rout Lightning 6-2 in Game 1
Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers routed the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers routed the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Lightning vs. Rangers: Vasilevskiy, Shesterkin highlight Eastern Conference Final matchup
The Russian goalies will be front and center as the two-time defending champion Lightning and never-say-die Rangers meet in the Eastern Conference Final, beginning Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The Russian goalies will be front and center as the two-time defending champion Lightning and never-say-die Rangers meet in the Eastern Conference Final, beginning Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
Series set: After lengthy layoff, Lightning getting ready for East final against Rangers
The Lightning are hoping the extended break they earned with a second-round sweep of the Florida Panthers will benefit them in their quest for a three-peat.
The Lightning are hoping the extended break they earned with a second-round sweep of the Florida Panthers will benefit them in their quest for a three-peat.
Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in Eastern Conference Final
Jon Cooper had every reason to be confident the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning could keep their bid for a three-peat alive.
Jon Cooper had every reason to be confident the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning could keep their bid for a three-peat alive.
Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 2-0 in Game 4 for sweep
Andrei Vasilevskiy had 49 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a four-game sweep of the Florida Panthers with a 2-0 victory Monday night that sent the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions back to the Eastern Conference final for the sixth time in eight years.
Andrei Vasilevskiy had 49 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a four-game sweep of the Florida Panthers with a 2-0 victory Monday night that sent the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions back to the Eastern Conference final for the sixth time in eight years.
Stamkos, Kucherov lead Tampa Bay Lightning past Panthers 5-1 in Game 3
Steven Stamkos scored two goals and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to move to the brink of another trip to the Eastern Conference final on Sunday.
Steven Stamkos scored two goals and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to move to the brink of another trip to the Eastern Conference final on Sunday.
Colton scores late, Lightning beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 2
Ross Colton scored with 3.8 seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night.
Ross Colton scored with 3.8 seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Panthers with 1-0 series lead as they head into Game 2
After alternating wins and losses for the first six games of the playoffs, it seems the Lightning have found their groove.
After alternating wins and losses for the first six games of the playoffs, it seems the Lightning have found their groove.
Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the first two games of their playoff series with the Florida Panthers on the road last year.
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the first two games of their playoff series with the Florida Panthers on the road last year.
Rematch: Lightning, Panthers set to meet again in NHL playoffs
The Lightning and the Panthers are meeting in the playoffs for the second consecutive season, with Game 1 starting Tuesday.
The Lightning and the Panthers are meeting in the playoffs for the second consecutive season, with Game 1 starting Tuesday.