Palat scores in OT, Tampa Bay Lightning rally past Habs in NHL return
The Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 -- and they did so without head coach Jon Cooper and six players, including both of their goalies, due to COVID-19.
The Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 -- and they did so without head coach Jon Cooper and six players, including both of their goalies, due to COVID-19.
NHL set to resume after 6-day break, eyes new CDC isolation guidance
Hockey will return Tuesday after the league took an extended holiday break in the hope that virus cases will not continue to disrupt the season. Three more games this week were postponed — bringing the total to 70 this season.
Hockey will return Tuesday after the league took an extended holiday break in the hope that virus cases will not continue to disrupt the season. Three more games this week were postponed — bringing the total to 70 this season.
Lightning without 6 players and don't know who can start in goal
The Tampa Bay Lightning return from the NHL's 6-day COVID-19 shutdown with a roster much smaller than their last game. Just 19 players were on the ice to practice, including Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, who are still on injured reserve.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return from the NHL's 6-day COVID-19 shutdown with a roster much smaller than their last game. Just 19 players were on the ice to practice, including Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, who are still on injured reserve.
NHL brings back taxi squads in effort to keep season going amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The NHL's decision to bring back taxi squads comes as the Lightning add several more players to its COVID-19 protocol list.
The NHL's decision to bring back taxi squads comes as the Lightning add several more players to its COVID-19 protocol list.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper enters COVID-19 protocol
Hours before facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Lightning's head coach was placed on COVID-19 protocol.
Hours before facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Lightning's head coach was placed on COVID-19 protocol.
Tampa Bay Lightning strike for 3 unanswered goals, top Vegas 4-3
Steven Stamkos scored the tie-breaking goal on a third-period power play and the Lightning rallied past the Golden Knights 4-3 on Tuesday.
Steven Stamkos scored the tie-breaking goal on a third-period power play and the Lightning rallied past the Golden Knights 4-3 on Tuesday.
NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge, sources say
The NHL is not sending players to the Beijing Olympics over concerns that the coronavirus pandemic will disrupt the league's ability to complete a full season.
The NHL is not sending players to the Beijing Olympics over concerns that the coronavirus pandemic will disrupt the league's ability to complete a full season.
NHL to briefly pause season starting Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns
The NHL announced it will briefly pause the season starting Wednesday because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. The league will begin the Christmas break two days earlier than planned.
The NHL announced it will briefly pause the season starting Wednesday because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. The league will begin the Christmas break two days earlier than planned.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Christmas: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL beginning a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 tests results among players across the league.
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL beginning a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 tests results among players across the league.
NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
Omicron impacting Tampa Bay pro-sports teams
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is impacting the Tampa Bay sports world as NHL and NFL games get postponed.
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is impacting the Tampa Bay sports world as NHL and NFL games get postponed.
Saturday's Tampa Bay Lightning game postponed amid COVID surge in NHL
The NHL has postponed the Tampa Bay Lightning's game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday after shutting down all of the Avalanche's upcoming games due to rising COVID cases.
The NHL has postponed the Tampa Bay Lightning's game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday after shutting down all of the Avalanche's upcoming games due to rising COVID cases.
Vasilevskiy sets wins record, Lightning beat Senators 2-1
Andrei Vasilevskiy set an NHL record for wins in a calendar year, Steven Stamkos picked up his 900th career point and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night.
Andrei Vasilevskiy set an NHL record for wins in a calendar year, Steven Stamkos picked up his 900th career point and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night.
Former Lightning goalie Ben Bishop finally gives in to ailing knee, ends career in Dallas
Ben Bishop’s saga with an ailing right knee is ending with the Dallas Stars goalie believing he did everything possible to get his career going again.
Ben Bishop’s saga with an ailing right knee is ending with the Dallas Stars goalie believing he did everything possible to get his career going again.
Mathieu Joseph scores in overtime, Lightning beat Kings 3-2
Mathieu Joseph scored with 1:35 left in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Mathieu Joseph scored with 1:35 left in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Brady Tkachuk’s hat trick leads Senators past Lightning 4-0
Brady Tkachuk notched his first career hat trick for Ottawa but made sure to share the spotlight with Anton Forsberg.
Brady Tkachuk notched his first career hat trick for Ottawa but made sure to share the spotlight with Anton Forsberg.
Jeff Vinik to sell minority share of Tampa Bay Lightning
The owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning announced he plans to sell a minority share of the team.
The owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning announced he plans to sell a minority share of the team.
Stamkos has 4-point game, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 5-3
Steven Stamkos scored early and set up Tampa Bay's final three goals as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night.
Steven Stamkos scored early and set up Tampa Bay's final three goals as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night.
Palat, Perry score late, Lightning rally past Canadiens 3-2
Ondrej Palat scored with 38 seconds left in the third period, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat scored with 38 seconds left in the third period, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Perry, McDonagh lead Lightning in 7-1 win over Flyers
Corey Perry had two goals and an assist while Ryan McDonagh scored and had a pair of assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-1 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night.
Corey Perry had two goals and an assist while Ryan McDonagh scored and had a pair of assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-1 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night.