Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals
Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy controlled the crease, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round playoff series in five games.
Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy controlled the crease, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round playoff series in five games.
Lightning ready to end Hurricanes' season
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had the edge throughout this series against the Carolina Hurricanes. If not for an overtime loss in Game 3, the Lightning would already be moving on to the semi-finals.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had the edge throughout this series against the Carolina Hurricanes. If not for an overtime loss in Game 3, the Lightning would already be moving on to the semi-finals.
Kucherov, Stamkos shine, lift Tampa Bay Lightning over Hurrcianes 6-4
Just when it seemed the game might be slipping away, Nikita Kucherov asserted himself for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Just when it seemed the game might be slipping away, Nikita Kucherov asserted himself for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Lightning set up ball hockey court at Rowlett Park to inspire next generation of players
As the Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the playoffs, the team is cultivating the next generation of hockey fans at home.
As the Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the playoffs, the team is cultivating the next generation of hockey fans at home.
Staal scores during OT, Hurricanes beat Lightning in Game 3
Jordan Staal scored on a power play at 5:57 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3.
Jordan Staal scored on a power play at 5:57 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3.
Tampa Bay Lightning return to Amalie Arena with 2-0 series lead
It may feel like déjà vu. Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning has a 2-0 series lead as they head into Game 3 tonight at Amalie Arena.
It may feel like déjà vu. Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning has a 2-0 series lead as they head into Game 3 tonight at Amalie Arena.
Vasilevskiy, Lightning top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series lead
Andrei Vasilevskiy has spent two games turning nearly every shot away for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A couple more, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions could be headed to the next round.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has spent two games turning nearly every shot away for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A couple more, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions could be headed to the next round.
Brayden Point, Lightning visit Carolina with 1-0 series lead
The Lightning and Hurricanes meet Tuesday for the 10th time this season for the second round of the NHL Playoffs.
The Lightning and Hurricanes meet Tuesday for the 10th time this season for the second round of the NHL Playoffs.
Goodrow helps Lightning beat Hurricanes 2-1 in series opener
Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away almost everything, while Barclay Goodrow came through with an opportunistic go-ahead goal midway through the third period. And just like that, the Tampa Bay Lightning responded to another road environment.
Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away almost everything, while Barclay Goodrow came through with an opportunistic go-ahead goal midway through the third period. And just like that, the Tampa Bay Lightning responded to another road environment.
Away game brings fans to Amalie Arena to cheer on the Bolts in round two
Amalie Arena was electric with Lightning fans watching on the big screen Sunday as the bolts faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sunday's watch party kicked off the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Amalie Arena was electric with Lightning fans watching on the big screen Sunday as the bolts faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sunday's watch party kicked off the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Lightning will face Carolina Hurricanes in second round of playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning officially has an opponent for the second round of the NHL playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Lightning officially has an opponent for the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Lightning increasing capacity at Amalie Arena to 13,500 for second playoff round
It's going to be much louder in Amalie Arena as the Lightning announces it will increase fan capacity to 13,500 for the second round of the playoffs.
It's going to be much louder in Amalie Arena as the Lightning announces it will increase fan capacity to 13,500 for the second round of the playoffs.
Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 4-0 to clinch Round 1
Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.
Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.
Panthers top Lightning 4-1
The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debut.
The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debut.
After watching last year’s playoff games at home, Bolts fans excited to see Stanley Cup champions in-person
The Sunshine State Showdown has tested friendships as Tampa Bay Lightning fans and Florida Panthers fans came together at Amalie Arena to watch the rival teams go head to head.
The Sunshine State Showdown has tested friendships as Tampa Bay Lightning fans and Florida Panthers fans came together at Amalie Arena to watch the rival teams go head to head.
Killorn, Kucherov pace Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 rout of Panthers
Alex Killorn scored a pair of second-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from its first postseason loss to rout the Florida Panthers 6-2 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round Central Division playoff matchup on Saturday.
Alex Killorn scored a pair of second-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from its first postseason loss to rout the Florida Panthers 6-2 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round Central Division playoff matchup on Saturday.
Lightning superfan shares passion with strangers, friends and family
There are fans, and there are super fans. Mark Grof falls into the second category when it comes to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Grof recalls one of his favorite moments as a Lightning fan- the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship.
There are fans, and there are super fans. Mark Grof falls into the second category when it comes to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Grof recalls one of his favorite moments as a Lightning fan- the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship.
Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5
Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in Game 3 of the first-round Central Division playoff matchup.
Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in Game 3 of the first-round Central Division playoff matchup.
Playoffs back at home help businesses rebound
Local bars and restaurants missed out on a lot of business during last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs because games were played in a “bubble” in Canada.
Local bars and restaurants missed out on a lot of business during last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs because games were played in a “bubble” in Canada.
Amalie Arena increases fan capacity to 9,000 for Stanley Cup playoffs
It's going to sound a lot louder inside Amalie Arena as the defending Stanley Cup champions increase fan capacity ahead of Game 3.
It's going to sound a lot louder inside Amalie Arena as the defending Stanley Cup champions increase fan capacity ahead of Game 3.