Tampa Bay Lightning names Victor Hedman as new captain after Stamkos’ departure

The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as the new season kicks off, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos.

New details about driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau, brother revealed in detention hearing

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, reveals pregnancy with third child at memorial

During a memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, Johnny's widow, Meredith, revealed that she is pregnant with the couple's third child. Matthew's wife, Madeline, is also pregnant with their first child.

Mourners gather to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at funeral service in Pennsylvania

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were remembered by family, friends, and teammates at a funeral service Monday afternoon. The brothers were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver late last month.

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik looking to sell portions of team, reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion

The Tampa Bay Lightning could soon be worth nearly $2 billion, according to Sportnet, which broke the story late Tuesday that owner Jeff Vinik is considering selling portions of the team.

Steven Stamkos left a lasting impact on Bay Area nonprofits

Former Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos has left a lasting impression on more than just the team and its fans. Stamkos is also leaving a legacy behind at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, his choice charity since 2011.

Lightning release 2024-2025 schedule, Stamkos' return with new team

The Tampa Bay Lightning released their 2024-2025 schedule on Tuesday, and with it, the date for Steven Stamkos' homecoming with his new team, the Predators.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos departs in free agency

After 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and two Stanley Cup Championships, Steven Stamkos is moving on, signing in free agency with the Nashville Predators.

Lightning trade Mikhail Sergachev, Tanner Jeannot during second round of NHL Draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Mikhail Sergachev for defenseman J.J. Moser, forward Conor Geekie, a seventh-round pick (199th overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft of the Utah Hockey Club during the second day of the NHL Draft in Las Vegas.

Florida Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.

Stanley Pup brings rescue dogs to the rink in friendly face-off

In honor of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NHL is hosting the Stanley Pup – a friendly face-off featuring adoptable (and adorable) rescue dogs.