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 Bounce Back and Defeat Panthers in Overtime, 3-2
The Tampa Bay Lightning (29-12-2) defeated the Florida Panthers (27-12-5) Thursday night in overtime 3-2. The bounce-back win comes after a tough 7-2 loss against the Predators on Tuesday. Bounce Back It only took 54 seconds into overtime for Tampa Bay to score the go-ahead goal and secure the win. …
Read More »Where does the NHL Stand After the Trade Deadline?
The NHL trade deadline has come and gone this week and, with it, several of the contenders loaded up on even more talent. The Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins each added depth at the deadline on Monday to solidify their case as playoff contenders. ESPN hockey analyst …
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. Here's how we stack up tonight against the Nashville Predators. 📊 …
Read More »Bolts Control Preds, Get Shutout Win
When the Lightning and Predators have squared off this season, Tampa has dominated every inch of the ice, excluding a Mar. 15 loss in which star goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevskiy was given a night off. That trend held true last night, as the Bolts (28-11-2) took down the Preds (22-19-1) in …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Defeat Blue Jackets in High Scoring Affair
The Tampa Bay Lightning got back to their winning ways Thursday night in a 6-4 win over Columbus. The Lightning were on a two-game losing streak. They lost 5-1 to Detroit last Sunday and then 4-2 at Columbus this past Tuesday. The offense came back for the Lightning Thursday night …
Read More »Lightning vs Blue Jackets Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. Records Lightning: 26-11-2 Tampa Bay is on a two-game lose-streak after a defeat to the Blue Jackets Tuesday and the Red Wings Sunday. Blue Jackets: 15-18-8 Columbus is 3-2 against the Stanley Cup Champions this season. Stats Leading in goals …
Read More »Lightning Failed to Strike Against Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings snapped its 17-game losing streak with a road win over the Lightning. Detroit’s 5-1 victory over the Bolts was the first time since 2011 that the team had beaten Tampa Bay at Amalie Arena during the regular season. The Red Wings were 0-16-1 versus the Lightning …
Read More »Lightning Defeat Blue Jackets 3-2
The Tampa Bay Lightning (25-9-2) defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-16-8) Thursday 3-2. The come-from-behind victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Lightning. First Period Lead Tampa Bay opened up scoring 15:45 minutes into the game with an extended 5-on-3 power play. The Lightning had 62 seconds of a two-man …
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