The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-3-1) are looking to ride their current hot streak as they host the New York Islanders (8-4-2) Thursday night at Amalie Arena. The Islanders, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back from their most recent loss that ended a five-game win streak. View From the Top The Lightning …
Read More »Lightning Take Down Oilers 5-2
The Tampa Bay Lightning took care of business on Tuesday night as they defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 at home. Dynamic Duo Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos played big roles in Tampa Bay’s victory, and they also played big roles in each others’ success. They were the two offensive stars …
Read More »Gourde, Point the Heroes as Lightning Come From Behind, Grab OT Win in Ottawa
Yanni Gourde’s winner just 14 seconds into overtime capped a 4-3 come from behind victory in Ottawa for the Tampa Bay Lighting on Sunday against the Senators. The Lightning twice came back from deficits, 2-0 and 3-2. Brayden Point’s goal tied the game at 19:33 of the 3rd period, before …
Read More »Lightning Dominate the Devils in 8-3 Win
The Tampa Bay Lightning put on a dominant performance at home, defeating the New Jersey Devils in an 8-3 rout. On Fire After a disappointing 7-1 loss to Arizona on Saturday, the Lightning responded in a big way against the Devils. The Tampa Bay offense was absolutely red-hot on Tuesday …
Read More »NHL Preview: Lightning take on the Wild
The Tampa Bay Lighting will be playing the Minnesota Wild Saturday. The Lighting currently have a 4-1 record and their only loss was to the Vancouver Canucks 4-1. The Wild have a 2-2 record heading into the game with the Lighting. Last Game The Lighting beat the Detroit Red Wings …
Read More »Tyler Johnson’s Hat Trick Leads the Tampa Bay Lightning Over the Carolina Hurricanes
The Tampa Bay Lightning start out the season (3-1) after a standout victory over the (4-2-1) Carolina Hurricanes last night. Center Tyler Johnson led the way for the Lightning, netting a hat trick in the 4-2 win. Johnson had not scored a goal prior to the game, but now he …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Fall to Vancouver Canucks
It’s only two games into the NHL season but some frustration is building after the Lightning fell to 1-1 on the year after losing to the Canucks last night 4-1. In their two games this season, the Lightning have only scored two goals. It is a surprise to most after …
Read More »Lightning and Panthers Face Off in NHL Season Opener
The NHL season begins tonight with a game at 7 p.m. However, Florida teams will start their season on Saturday with a match-up between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m. Tampa Bay Lightning Coming off finishing first in the Atlantic Division with a 54-23-5 record, Tampa …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Pull Off Miraculous Playoff Run, but Gets Cut Shorts by Capitals
In what can only be described as a Cinderella story, the Tampa Bay Lightning are now on the outside looking in. The Washington Capitals would put the nail on the coffin on their season after a 4-0 victory in Tampa Bay. Seven games and a series for the books. Congrats, @capitals. Best …
Read More »Bolts, Caps meet with Stanley Cup appearance on the line
Steven Stamkos was two games away from raising it. Alex Ovechkin has yet to even play for it. Wednesday night, one of these team captains will keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive. A back-and-forth NHL Eastern Conference Final will draw to a close this evening when the Tampa Bay Lightning …
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