Lightning put their past behind them in advancing to Stanley Cup Final
Emotionally spent following a 2-1 overtime Eastern Conference final series-clinching win over the New York Islanders, the usually articulate coach Jon Cooper searched for words putting into perspective what it meant to be returning to the Stanley Cup Final with much of the team's core still intact from its previous trip in 2015.
Lightning advance to Stanley Cup Final with defeat of Islanders in East final Game 6
Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to send the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Thursday night.
Isles stay alive: Eberle seals 2OT win over Lightning
Islanders forward Jordan Eberle knew exactly what to do upon seeing teammate and captain Anders Lee pounce on the loose puck once Tampa Bay’s Kevin Shattenkirk whiffed on his shot from the right point.
Amid pandemic, Bolts fans must looks elsewhere for playoff charge
Because of the coronavirus, Chris Harris – like the rest of us – is watching the Bolts from afar. However, he says as soon as he can he’ll be back, bringing his signature sound.
Top players have Lightning on verge of first final since 2015
The last time the Tampa Bay Lightning reached the Stanley Cup Final, Andrei Vasilevskiy was a rookie goalie who played when starter Ben Bishop was injured, the “Triplets” line of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov led the offense and defenseman Victor Hedman was the most dominant player on the ice many nights.
Quick-strike Lightning beat N.Y. Islanders, on verge of final
Blake Coleman tied it 15 seconds after the New York Islanders took the lead, Ondrej Palat scored the go-ahead goal 12 seconds later and the Tampa Bay Lightning moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-1 victory Sunday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final.
Nelson, Varlamov help Islanders beat Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 in Game 3
Brock Nelson broke a tie with 3:25 left, Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 in Game 3 of the NHL’s Eastern Conference final on Friday night.
Lightning's Killorn suspended for Game 3 against Islanders
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has slapped Lightning forward Alex Killorn with a one-game suspension for boarding Brock Nelson last night in the first period.
Kucherov scores late; Tampa Bay Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders
Nikita Kucherov scored with 8.8 seconds left to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night and a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Brayden Point's success not a surprise to those who knew him in Moose Jaw
When the Lightning take the ice, they have thousands of fans watching from Tampa Bay. But there are also avid fans in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Islanders rest, regroup after being routed by Tampa Bay Lightning
Thomas Greiss or Semyon Varlamov?
Lightning romp to 8-2 win over Isles to open East finals
Braydon Point and the well-rested Tampa Bay Lightning resembled a refreshed team eager to come off an extended break after switching cities in the NHL playoff bubble.
Cigar City hosting watch party at Amalie Arena as Lightning face-off against the Islanders
The Bolts start their series against the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference Final. Even though fans are watching from a distance this year, that doesn't mean they have to lose the playoff experience.
Lightning goalie's mask honors legendary athletes who stood for social justice
The death of George Floyd left Curtis McElhinney speechless.
Amalie Arena to serve as early voting location
To the Tampa Bay Lightning, there's a new way for fans to "be the thunder."
Lightning reach East finals for 4th time in 6 years
Blake Coleman, Barclay Goodrow, Zach Bogosian. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper calls them guys who have a little bit of dirt under their fingernails. And that tough trio of late-season acquisitions is part of the reason the Lightning are back in the Eastern Conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth time in six years.
Lightning advance to Eastern Conference Final after 3-2 win over Bruins in 2nd OT
Victor Hedman scored with 5:50 left in the second overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and their fourth berth in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals in six seasons on Monday night.
Palat scores twice, Tampa Bay Lightning beat Bruins to lead series 3-1
Ondrej Palat scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 Saturday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round series.
After short postponement, Tampa Bay Lightning will resume playoffs Saturday
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games after receiving criticism from Black players, who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake that sparked national outcry.
NHL postpones 2 days of playoff games following criticism from Black players
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.