Before Amalie Arena, Lightning's anthem singer called the Air Force her home
Music has always been a part of Sonya Bryson-Kirksy’s life. She loves to sing her favorite song: Billy Holiday’s Summertime.
Music has always been a part of Sonya Bryson-Kirksy’s life. She loves to sing her favorite song: Billy Holiday’s Summertime.
Lightning GM BriseBois not overreacting to playoff loss
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois said Thursday he is not going to overreact to the Lightning's historically quick postseason exit and he still has confidence in coach Jon Cooper.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois said Thursday he is not going to overreact to the Lightning's historically quick postseason exit and he still has confidence in coach Jon Cooper.
'It sucks': Lightning players try to find words after historic collapse
Minutes after the President's Cup-winning Lightning shook hands with the Columbus Blue Jackets at center ice, the Bolts had to face a reality nobody thought was possible: Being swept in round one of the playoffs.
Minutes after the President's Cup-winning Lightning shook hands with the Columbus Blue Jackets at center ice, the Bolts had to face a reality nobody thought was possible: Being swept in round one of the playoffs.
Stunned: NHL-best Lightning swept by Columbus in first round
The Tampa Bay Lightning ended up on the wrong side of NHL history, getting swept in the first round of the playoffs after one of the best regular seasons ever.
The Tampa Bay Lightning ended up on the wrong side of NHL history, getting swept in the first round of the playoffs after one of the best regular seasons ever.
Lightning beat Bruins 6-3, tie NHL record with 62nd win
The Tampa Bay Lightning won their NHL record-tying 62nd game, getting a short-handed goal by Steven Stamkos during a three-goal second period in a 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday in the teams' regular-season finale.
The Tampa Bay Lightning won their NHL record-tying 62nd game, getting a short-handed goal by Steven Stamkos during a three-goal second period in a 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday in the teams' regular-season finale.
Lightning legend, 2 others injured in bus crash before Gasparilla parade
Three people, including former Tampa Bay Lightning star Vincent Lecavalier, were hospitalized following a crash involving three buses that were heading to the Gasparilla parade on Saturday.
Three people, including former Tampa Bay Lightning star Vincent Lecavalier, were hospitalized following a crash involving three buses that were heading to the Gasparilla parade on Saturday.
New Lightning season brings new food to Amalie Arena
There is a jolt of energy in the air as the Tampa Bay Lightning season begins.
There is a jolt of energy in the air as the Tampa Bay Lightning season begins.
Lightning hockey camps get more kids on the ice
The NHL season may be over, but the ice is still a hot place to be – at least in Wesley Chapel. The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting their first-ever hockey camp for girls this week.
The NHL season may be over, but the ice is still a hot place to be – at least in Wesley Chapel. The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting their first-ever hockey camp for girls this week.
Vasilevskiy, Lightning top Caps 4-2 to even East finals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final despite going the equivalent of more than a period without a shot on goal. They won despite falling behind about 4 1/2 minutes into the game. They won despite being called for three penalties - one right after the other - late in the first period, allowing Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final despite going the equivalent of more than a period without a shot on goal. They won despite falling behind about 4 1/2 minutes into the game. They won despite being called for three penalties - one right after the other - late in the first period, allowing Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the...
Bolts fans celebrate victory
A sea of blue celebrated outside Amalie Arena as the Tampa Bay Lightning struck down the Boston Bruins' chances of advancing to the next round.
A sea of blue celebrated outside Amalie Arena as the Tampa Bay Lightning struck down the Boston Bruins' chances of advancing to the next round.
Lightning to face off against Bruins in Round 2 of playoffs
The Boston Bruins didn't need overtime this time, and they didn't even need all four third-period goals to send the Toronto Maple Leafs home for the summer again.
The Boston Bruins didn't need overtime this time, and they didn't even need all four third-period goals to send the Toronto Maple Leafs home for the summer again.
Kucherov leads way as Lightning take 3-1 lead over Devils
Angry after losing a playoff game, Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning took out their ire on the New Jersey Devils.
Angry after losing a playoff game, Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning took out their ire on the New Jersey Devils.
Hall has goal, 2 assists as Devils rally past Lightning, 5-2
With the New Jersey Devils' first playoff appearance since 2012 starting to look like an early exit, Taylor Hall came up big - just like he has done all season.
With the New Jersey Devils' first playoff appearance since 2012 starting to look like an early exit, Taylor Hall came up big - just like he has done all season.
Killorn scores twice, Lightning beat Devils 5-3 in Game 2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It's great to play well, even better to win. That's how the Tampa Bay Lightning view a 2-0 series lead over the New Jersey Devils. "As a coach, you care about everything. You'd like to say you played the perfect game, but somebody else has a vote out there," coach Jon Cooper said Saturday after a 5-3 victory in Game 2 of the first-round matchup.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It's great to play well, even better to win. That's how the Tampa Bay Lightning view a 2-0 series lead over the New Jersey Devils. "As a coach, you care about everything. You'd like to say you played the perfect game, but somebody else has a vote out there," coach Jon Cooper said Saturday after a 5-3 victory in Game 2 of the first-round matchup.
Lightning beat 4-0 Bruins; teams tied for division lead
The Boston Bruins missed a chance to edge even closer to a division title.
The Boston Bruins missed a chance to edge even closer to a division title.
Bergeron has goal, 2 assists as Bruins beat Lightning 4-2
The Boston Bruins appear to be quite ready for the playoffs.
The Boston Bruins appear to be quite ready for the playoffs.
Coyotes beat Lightning as Stamkos sits with injury
A record performance from rookie Clayton Keller helped the Arizona Coyotes knock off one of the NHL's top teams.
A record performance from rookie Clayton Keller helped the Arizona Coyotes knock off one of the NHL's top teams.
Tampa Bay Lightning secure spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning quickly bounce back from a rare shutout loss, allowing the team to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning quickly bounce back from a rare shutout loss, allowing the team to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Steven Stamkos, Lightning outlast Flyers 7-6 in shootout
Steven Stamkos had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and added a shootout goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Steven Stamkos had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and added a shootout goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Kucherov reaches 80-point mark, Lightning down Senators 4-3
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are back atop the NHL.
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are back atop the NHL.