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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning ready for heated playoff series against Florida rival, Panthers
The Florida Panthers have been waiting all season for another shot at the defending Stanley Cup champs. Now, during Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they come more prepared – with more depth and a better track record.
Sunshine State showdown: Round 2 schedule for Lightning vs. Panthers released
The Tampa Bay Lightning's road to a three-peat runs through the Florida Panthers, and the NHL has released the second-round schedule.
Paul scores 2, Tampa Bay Lightning hold off Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7
Nick Paul came through with the best playoff performance of his career when the Tampa Bay Lightning needed it most and the two-time defending champions are moving on again.
Point scores in OT, Lightning-Maple Leafs head to Game 7
Brayden Point scored on a rebound with 1:56 remaining in overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night and forcing Game 7 in the first-round playoff series between the Atlantic Division rivals.
Bolts back home for must-win Game 6 against Toronto Maple Leafs
The Bolts are facing possible elimination in a series for only the second time since the start of the 2020 playoffs.
Maple Leafs win 4-3, push Lightning to brink of elimination
Auston Matthews scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 left in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Tuesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Tampa Bay Lightning strike early, beat Maple Leafs 7-3 to even series
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t lost consecutive playoff games in nearly three years.
Campbell shines, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 5-2 in Game 3
Jack Cambell had 32 saves — including three to protect the lead on a late power play — and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Friday night.
Lightning, fans head to Amalie Arena for first home playoff game of season
The Bolts are back home in Tampa and the team is looking to take control of the series against Toronto.
Hedman, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 5-3 to even series
Victor Hedman had a goal and three assists for his first four-point playoff game and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series.
Street-legal Zamboni is like an Uber for Bolts fans on game days
When the Lightning team rolls back into town for Game 3, fans could take the opportunity to hop on a Zamboni to head to Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay Lighting look to rebound from Game 1 shutout against Toronto
The Bolts will return to the ice in Toronto in a situation they have been in before – down in a playoff series. In the past, they have shown the ability to bounce back.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Clifford suspended one game for boarding Colton
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford has been given a one-game suspension for a boarding incident in Toronto’s playoff-opening win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.