No, one truly expected a sweep at the beginning of the series. But, the chance was there to do, and the Tampa Bay Lightning let it slip. The Bolts in overtime to the Florida Panthers 6-5 to lose game three. They still lead the series 2-1. Panthers Jump Out Early …
Read More »Lightning take 2-0 lead in series against the Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning took victory in the first two games of their series against the Florida Panthers with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night. The Lightning came out strong. A bank off of Stralman to Steven Stamkos gave the Bolts the lead in just the first five minutes of play. …
Read More »Lightning win Opening Epic
On Sunday night, it appeared that the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers were set to make it four straight overtime games in the playoffs. But fortunately for the Lightning, that was not the case. Center Brayden Point felt a mob of teammates celebrating around him as he scored the game-winning goal …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning End Regular Season on Low Note
Injuries added up, but it’s still a tough scene. The Tampa Bay Lightning finished the season with a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers. They also end it on a three-game losing streak. No, this season is not a disappointment. There are still the Stanley Cup Playoffs to be played. …
Read More »FEATURE: The boom of sports betting
Ah, sports. The intensity. The pageantry. The emotion. The money. Yes, the sports industry is first and foremost a business. Common fans forget this simple fact when their favorite player is traded, or their favorite team relocates cities. At the end of the day, sports are a business. While the …
Read More »Lightning Down Blue Jackets 3-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-14-2) defeated their division rival Columbus Blue Jackets (15-25-9) 3-1 on Thursday evening. The low-scoring affair was Tampa’s fourth win against Columbus this year moving the Lightning ahead in the season series 4-3. https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1385421919843987462?s=20 Columbus struck first when defenseman Seth Jones scored on a power play …
Read More »Sharks Patrick Marleau speaks about setting new NHL record
It was a record that seemed untouchable-Gordie Howe’s mark of most games played in NHL history. The famed hockey legend spent 32 seasons on the ice and held the record for most games played – 1,167. Due to the length of his career, it seemed inconceivable any would even graze …
Read More »Lightning Fall to Hurricanes 4-1; Carolina Ties Atop Central Division
After defeating the Carolina Hurricanes Monday night in overtime, the Hurricanes came for revenge against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night. A three-goal second period from the Hurricanes (30-10-5) propelled the team over the Lightning (30-14-2) Tuesday 4-1. Final numbers from tonight. #CARvsTBL pic.twitter.com/o49xtSxQe5 — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) April …
Read More »Lightning Fall to the Predators
Ryan McDonagh called it one of the worst performances he’s been a part of since joining the Lightning. Nashville stormed out with no mercy to a three-goal lead and never looked back. The Predators handed the Bolts a 7-2 defeat at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday night. "There was only one team …
Read More »Lightning Face Predators for Last Time This Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning (28-11-2) face the Nashville Predators (23-19-1) in the last matchup between the division foes this season. The matchup will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN and tip off at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1381985536617893888?s=20 The two teams faced off last Saturday where the division-leading …
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