Columbus Blue Jackets goalie, 24, died from chest trauma in fireworks accident, autopsy shows

A medical examiner in Michigan says an autopsy has determined that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast, and not a fall as authorities previously reported.

Lightning strike: Beat Canadiens 6-3 in Game 3 of Cup Final

Tyler Johnson and the quick-strike Tampa Bay Lightning are one win from defending their title following a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. 

Lightning superfan ready to cheer Bolts to Stanley Cup victory

Never short on passion, Winter Haven's Ellis Allanson always brings the electricity. His energy is like a spark inside Amalie Arena. 

Meet the maestro of the Lightning’s pre-game magic

John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning’s pre-game magic. For 35-years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.

Coleman, Vasilevskiy help Lightning take 2-0 series lead

Just when the Montreal Canadiens found another gear to show they can hang with the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final, Blake Coleman singlehandedly kept the series from being tied.

Canadiens draft pick Sergachev now thriving for Tampa Bay Lightning

Sergachev put on a Montreal Canadiens jersey when they chose him in the 2016 draft, then wore one in a game just four times before being traded to the Lightning. Now, he's thriving.

This Stanley Cup Final feels different -- in a good way -- for the Cooper family

Game days are busy at the Cooper home, and this is the second year they have been especially busy for most of the season. But this year's Stanley Cup run is quite different than last year's for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper and his family.

Lightning flip script on Canadiens to take Cup Final lead

The Tampa Bay Lightning did many of the things the Montreal Canadiens' previous playoff opponents did not

Bay Area businesses cash-in on Lightning Stanley Cup run

As the Stanley Cup Final kicks off with the Lightning playing at Amalie Arena, money is pouring into businesses that have had their toughest year in memory.

Local businesses thrilled for the chance to host crowds for the Stanley Cup Finals

Sports bars are preparing for the big week ahead. This will be the first Stanley Cup to allow in-person fans unlike last year and Bay Area establishments are set to see a boost in business.

NHL royalty vs Hockey Bay: Canadiens-Lightning in Cup Final

Tampa Bay is going for a third title since beginning play in 1993, the last year the Canadiens — or any team from Canada — won the Cup, making this a matchup of old-school winners against a modern-hockey model of success.

Lightning vs. Canadiens in 1st all-East Cup Final since 1980

After gutting out a tough series to get to the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning shouldn’t have to change their style of play to match up against the Montreal Canadiens.