The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their dominance over the league yesterday after beating the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in an overtime shootout. Nikita Kucherov continues to make history in the NHL, this time reaching his 100th point this season against Buffalo. It only took him 62 games to reach the milestone, fastest …
Read More »Melrose Talks NHL Trade Deadline and Lightning
Cool became the rule on the airwaves of WRUF. ESPN analyst Barry Melrose joined Sport Scene with Steve Russell to give his thoughts on the NHL just days before the trade deadline. Who’s the Best in the NHL? Melrose’s answer to this question was a simple one: the Tampa Bay …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Remain Victorious With Win Over Flyers
The Tampa Bay Lightning remain at the top of the NHL after another victory last night over the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2. The win puts the Lightning at a seven-game winning streak and now moves the team to 46-11-4, putting them ten games ahead of any other team in the league. …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Sweep Columbus Blue Jackets on the Road, 5-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning, more specifically, Nikita Kucherov, conducted business as usual in a Monday night win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The win carries the Lightning to a six-game winning streak. They’ve now won six of seven games against the Blue Jackets. Nikita Kucherov: Essential Kucherov had a role …
Read More »The Tampa Bay Lightning Show No Signs of Stopping after 6-0 Shutout over Dallas Stars
The Tampa Bay Lightning show no signs of stopping after 6-0 shutout over Dallas Stars. Unrelenting Offense Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov led the charge on Tampa Bay’s offense. They led the team to score at least six points over Dallas. The Stars normally make their opponents work for their …
Read More »NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Calgary Flames 6-3
A match-up between two of the top teams in the NHL left the Tampa Bay Lightning coming out on top 6-3 over the Calgary Flames. After suffering back-to-back losses last week for the second time this season, the Lightning now sit on a three-game winning streak. Six goals came from …
Read More »Lightning remain first in Eastern Conference with win against Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to be a top team in the NHL after grabbing another victory Sunday night against the Florida Panthers. This was the Lightning’s only away game in a 7-game stretch. The Panthers entered the game on Sunday night with an impressive resume from their last 8 …
Read More »Lightning Lose In Shootout to Knights
The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped a nail biter to the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Tampa Bay have not been strangers to playing past regulation. Last night’s game and Friday’s contest against the Islanders both went into a shootout. The Lightning came out with a quick 2-0 lead in the second period …
Read More »Lightning lose to the Penguins, 4-2
The Tampa Bay Lightning were in Pittsburgh Wednesday night to face off with the Penguins in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Lightning were not only battling the Penguins, but they would be fending off the polar temperatures that were no higher than 9 degrees as well. The game against the Penguins …
Read More »Sydney Crosby Shines In NHL All-Star Tournament, Takes Home MVP Honors
In conclusion of what was an eventful NHL weekend in Silicone Valley, the Metropolitan Division defeated the Central Division 10-5 in Saturday’s championship game. Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby led the way with his two goals and three assists, gaining himself All-Star MVP honors. Tournament Time Saturday’s All-Star tournament is …
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