Steven Stamkos speaks out after parting with Lightning, calls situation 'puzzling and strange'
When Steven Stamkos signed with the Nashville Predators on Monday, it sent ripples throughout the hockey world and Tampa Bay community, alike.
When Steven Stamkos signed with the Nashville Predators on Monday, it sent ripples throughout the hockey world and Tampa Bay community, alike.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning’s Jon Cooper tabbed to coach Canada at the 2026 Olympics
Jon Cooper has been named Canada’s coach for upcoming international play, including the 2026 Olympics in Milan.
Jon Cooper has been named Canada’s coach for upcoming international play, including the 2026 Olympics in Milan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs
Here’s a sentence that has never been said: Florida leads Tampa Bay in a playoff series.
Here’s a sentence that has never been said: Florida leads Tampa Bay in a playoff series.
Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Tampa Bay Lighting beat Maple Leafs 6-4
Auston Matthews came up empty in his bid to become the ninth player in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season, but Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Auston Matthews came up empty in his bid to become the ninth player in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season, but Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Dylan Cozens scores 2 goals as Sabres beat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 to finish another disappointing season
Dylan Cozens scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres concluded another disappointing season with a 4-2 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.
Dylan Cozens scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres concluded another disappointing season with a 4-2 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.
Capitals beat the Lightning 4-2 to keep their playoff hopes alive
With the score tied and their season hanging in the balance, Charlie Lindgren made one big save after another to keep the Washington Capitals in a crucial game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
With the score tied and their season hanging in the balance, Charlie Lindgren made one big save after another to keep the Washington Capitals in a crucial game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Brady Tkachuk scores the only goal of the shootout as Ottawa beats Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2
Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist in regulation and scored the only goal of the shootout as the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night.
Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist in regulation and scored the only goal of the shootout as the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night.
Stamkos has 3 goals and an assist, Kucherov adds 3 assists as Tampa Bay Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-2
Steven Stamkos had three goals and an assist, NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov picked up his fourth straight three-point game with three assists, and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Steven Stamkos had three goals and an assist, NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov picked up his fourth straight three-point game with three assists, and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday night.