Woman living abroad in Australia surprises best friend at Lightning home game: 'Tears were shed'
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
Tampa Bay Lightning players named to 2026 Winter Olympics rosters
Eleven Tampa Bay Lightning players are set to represent six different nations at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Eleven Tampa Bay Lightning players are set to represent six different nations at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Cancer patients get behind-the scenes with pics and pucks from Tampa Bay Lightning
Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives.
Before the puck drops at Benchmark International Arena Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning offered an uplifting, behind-the-scenes experience for cancer patients going through the most challenging moments of their lives.
Winter Village skating rink built with the help of Tampa Bay Lightning
Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Jon Cooper hosts eighth annual Coop's Catch with special guest Charles Barkley
Jon Cooper hosted his eighth annual Coop's Catch on the water to raise money for pediatric cancer awareness.
Jon Cooper hosted his eighth annual Coop's Catch on the water to raise money for pediatric cancer awareness.
Bolts hoping to knock off the early-season rust
Prior to winning three straight games, the Lighting had won just once in their first seven games of the season.
Prior to winning three straight games, the Lighting had won just once in their first seven games of the season.
Citywide art campaign celebrates Tampa Bay Lightning's new season
The Tampa Bay Lightning are kicking off their 2025-26 season with a new name for their home venue and a citywide campaign that puts fans at the center of the celebration.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are kicking off their 2025-26 season with a new name for their home venue and a citywide campaign that puts fans at the center of the celebration.
Tickets for NHL Stadium Series in Tampa on sale Thursday
Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first home outdoor game are now on sale through TicketMaster. It's part of the NHL's Stadium Series and is the second of two NHL contests to be played in the Sunshine State this winter.
Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first home outdoor game are now on sale through TicketMaster. It's part of the NHL's Stadium Series and is the second of two NHL contests to be played in the Sunshine State this winter.
Home of Tampa Bay Lightning now named Benchmark International Arena
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name.
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name.
2025 second round pick Ethan Czata hits the ice for Lightning Development camp
Ethan Czata was the first selection by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2025 Draft. On Wednesday, the newest member of the organization hit the ice for the first time in his Bolts practice gear at development camp.
Ethan Czata was the first selection by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2025 Draft. On Wednesday, the newest member of the organization hit the ice for the first time in his Bolts practice gear at development camp.
Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers to capture back-to-back Stanley Cup
The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6, bringing home the Stanley Cup for a second year in a row.
The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6, bringing home the Stanley Cup for a second year in a row.
Pat Maroon enjoying retirement by giving back to Tampa Bay hockey community
Former Lightning forward Pat Maroon returned to Tampa on Monday to help with the Lightning's annual girls youth hockey camp.
Former Lightning forward Pat Maroon returned to Tampa on Monday to help with the Lightning's annual girls youth hockey camp.
Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead
Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.
Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.
Vasilevskiy makes 33 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-1 to cut Florida’s series lead to 2-1
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning came back to beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 Saturday to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning came back to beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 Saturday to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1.
Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0 for 2-0 series lead
Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series opener
Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in the first game of the teams’ first-round playoff series.
Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in the first game of the teams’ first-round playoff series.
Here they go again: Lightning vs. Panthers in Round 1, for Sunshine State hockey supremacy
It’s starting to feel like an annual tradition: Panthers vs. Lightning in the NHL playoffs, the battle of Florida, a matchup that has seemed to decide which team will eventually get to the Stanley Cup Final.
It’s starting to feel like an annual tradition: Panthers vs. Lightning in the NHL playoffs, the battle of Florida, a matchup that has seemed to decide which team will eventually get to the Stanley Cup Final.
Mika Zibanejad scores twice, Igor Shesterkin makes 27 saves and Rangers down Lightning 4-0
Mika Zibanejad scored twice and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Mika Zibanejad scored twice and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Brayden Point’s goal, 2 assists help Lightning beat Panthers 5-1
Brayden Point had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-1 victory against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.
Brayden Point had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-1 victory against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.