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.

Tampa Bay Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back

The Nashville Predators traded Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay less than two years after acquiring the veteran defenseman, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois announced Tuesday.

Nikita Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalist after dazzling season

After a record-breaking season, Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov was named a finalist for the Hart Trophy, the NHL's MVP award.

'Elephant in the room': Will Stamkos return with the Lightning next season?

Steven Stamkos was the last Tampa Bay Lightning player to leave the ice after being ousted from the playoffs by the Florida Panthers, but he wasn't taking extra time thinking about his future.

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 31 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 6-1 to advance to 2nd round

Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaege each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Monday night to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs.

'Sticks of Fire' fan group pulling for Lightning through playoff push

You might not see them, but if you've been to a Tampa Bay Lightning home game, you've definitely heard them: they're the Sticks of Fire.

Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers

Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night.

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead

Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Verhaeghe wins it in OT for the Panthers, who top Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2

Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series.