Vasilevskiy helps Lightning earn huge advantage
As entertaining as Game 1 was to watch. It’s not the type of game the Tampa Bay Lightning feel will lead them to another Stanley Cup. Game 2 was more the Lightning’s style.
As entertaining as Game 1 was to watch. It’s not the type of game the Tampa Bay Lightning feel will lead them to another Stanley Cup. Game 2 was more the Lightning’s style.
Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Central Division first-round playoff series.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Central Division first-round playoff series.
Lightning display Stanley Cup pedigree, sparked by Kucherov's return
For 60 minutes, the Lightning and Panthers traded shots -- a first-round match that played out like a heavyweight championship. In the end, it was the Lightning's Stanley Cup pedigree shining through.
For 60 minutes, the Lightning and Panthers traded shots -- a first-round match that played out like a heavyweight championship. In the end, it was the Lightning's Stanley Cup pedigree shining through.
Point scores 2 in 3rd to lift Lightning over Panthers
Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the defending champion Lightning to a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the defending champion Lightning to a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night in Game 1 of their playoff series.
First all-Black forward starting line showcases Lightning, NHL's focus on diversity
The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game.
The first faceoff Monday night between the Lightning and Panthers was also the first of its kind. It was the first time a full line of forward players who are Black started an NHL game.
An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line
The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.
The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.
Driedger gets third shutout as Panthers beat Lightning 4-0
Chris Driedger stopped 30 shots to record his third shutout of the season, Juho Lammikko scored a short-handed goal, and the Florida Panthers secured home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular-season finale for both clubs on Monday night.
Chris Driedger stopped 30 shots to record his third shutout of the season, Juho Lammikko scored a short-handed goal, and the Florida Panthers secured home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular-season finale for both clubs on Monday night.
Wennberg's hat trick leads Panthers over Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1
Alex Wennberg scored three goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night, keeping alive Florida’s hopes of earning home-ice advantage in the upcoming first-round playoff series between the intrastate rivals.
Alex Wennberg scored three goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night, keeping alive Florida’s hopes of earning home-ice advantage in the upcoming first-round playoff series between the intrastate rivals.
Stars keep playoff hopes alive with 5-2 win over Lightning
Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists to help keep the Dallas Stars' postseason hopes alive with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.
Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists to help keep the Dallas Stars' postseason hopes alive with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.
‘It’s going to be electric’: Lightning fan capacity in Amalie to increase for Round 1 of Stanley Cup playoffs
Fan capacity at Amalie Arena will increase to 7,000 for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Fan capacity at Amalie Arena will increase to 7,000 for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Cernak has goal and 2 assists, Lightning beat Stars 6-2
Defenseman Erik Cernak had a goal and two assists to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Defenseman Erik Cernak had a goal and two assists to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay Lightning beat Red Wings 2-1, aiming for Carolina in Central
Blake Coleman scored 16 seconds into the game, Mikhail Sergachev added another goal early in the second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday.
Blake Coleman scored 16 seconds into the game, Mikhail Sergachev added another goal early in the second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday.
Red Wings outlast Tampa Bay Lightning for 1-0 victory in shootout
Sam Gagner scored to end an eight-round shootout and Thomas Greiss stopped 33 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Sam Gagner scored to end an eight-round shootout and Thomas Greiss stopped 33 shots, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Vasilevskiy blanks Stars, again; Lightning beat Dallas 3-0
Blake Coleman converted a short-handed penalty shot and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 shots for his 26th career shutout to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-0 victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Blake Coleman converted a short-handed penalty shot and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 shots for his 26th career shutout to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-0 victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Lightning clinch playoff spot with 7-4 victory over Chicago
Alex Killorn had a power-play goal and scored into an empty net, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4 on Tuesday night to clinch a playoff berth for the fourth straight season.
Alex Killorn had a power-play goal and scored into an empty net, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4 on Tuesday night to clinch a playoff berth for the fourth straight season.
Lightning's rookies strike early, making plays among the stars
At the start of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s rookies had no chance of getting the call from Syracuse, but in a grinding sport like hockey, injures create chances.
At the start of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s rookies had no chance of getting the call from Syracuse, but in a grinding sport like hockey, injures create chances.
Coleman scores 2, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-1
Ondrej Palat scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and Curtis McElhinney stopped 24 shots, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Ondrej Palat scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and Curtis McElhinney stopped 24 shots, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Carolina tops Lightning 4-1, tied atop Central Division
Nino Niedereitter, Jordan Staal and Steven Lorentz scored second-period goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
Nino Niedereitter, Jordan Staal and Steven Lorentz scored second-period goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
Gourde scores in OT to lift Lightning over Hurricanes 3-2
Yanni Gourde scored 2:50 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night in a critical matchup between Central Division contenders.
Yanni Gourde scored 2:50 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night in a critical matchup between Central Division contenders.
Panthers beat Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 to move into 2nd in Central
Brandon Montour, Patric Hornqvist and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Saturday night.
Brandon Montour, Patric Hornqvist and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Saturday night.