Tampa Bay Lightning championship boat parade planned for Monday

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s championship boat parade will kick off at 11 a.m. Monday, sailing down the Hillsborough River before a "huge celebration” at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Here's the schedule and the route.

'Champa Bay' celebrates third pro title in less than a year

The Lightning won their second straight Stanley Cup title Wednesday night -- giving "Champa Bay" its third professional sports title in less than a year. "We wanted to win it in Game 4. It didn't work out," Steven Stamkos said. "Maybe it's a blessing in disguise we got to do it at home."

Where to buy 2021 Stanley Cup championship gear to celebrate Lightning win

Bolts fans looking to show their team pride by sporting Stanley Cup championship merchandise have several options for places to get their Tampa Bay Lightning gear.

Andrei Vasilevskiy wins Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP

When Andrei Vasilevskiy was thrust into the 2015 Stanley Cup Final with starting goaltender Ben Bishop injured, he was a shy, unknown player at the beginning of his NHL journey.

Tampa Bay Lightning, fueled by losses, win another Cup title

The home win put an exclamation point on a second consecutive championship that was made possible by stumbles along the way. This extraordinary repeat, with each title coming in the midst of a pandemic, was filled with lessons learned.

Photos: Tampa Bay Lightning win second-straight Stanley Cup title

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens was extra sweet for fans after they were forced to cheer on their team from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s the view from inside and outside Amalie Arena.

Lightning strike twice: Bolts are back-to-back champions

The Stanley Cup isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning will retain the legendary NHL trophy for another year after winning their second title in a row -- this time in front of their home fans.

Veteran's performance of national anthem becomes tradition at Amalie Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer has become a familiar face and voice around Tampa Bay. Other than the players, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey is now, arguably, the most popular person on the ice at Amalie Arena.

Tampa Bay Lightning look to be first team to win Stanley Cup at home since 2015

After losing to the Habs in Game 4, the Lightning began looking ahead to Wednesday’s home game. They have won the last five games at Amalie Arena.

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.