After defeating the Rangers in six games, the Lightning have moved onto their third straight NHL Stanley Cup finals appearance. Lightning Strikes at the Right Time After falling to the Rangers in the first two games of the semifinals, Tampa Bay’s title hopes looked unlikely. However, they stormed back at …
Read More »Lightning Looks to Secure Spot at Conference Finals
The Tampa Bay Lightning have a chance to clinch their sixth consecutive Conference Finals appearance in eight years. A victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round on Monday night would secure their spot. A chance to clinch. #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/IpivhmcRvs — Tampa Bay Lightning …
Read More »Lightning return to Amalie Arena up 2-0 over the Panthers
The Florida Panthers face an uphill battle against the Lightning Sunday as the team travels to Amalie Arena hoping to crawl out of a 2-0 series hole. Eetu Luostarinen scored the Panthers’ lone goal Thursday, tying game two at one. The team registered more shots, hits, takeaways and faceoff wins …
Read More »Lightning Clinched Stanley Cup Playoff Spot
The Tampa Bay Lightning put on a performance in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks to gain a riveting win last night. The 4-3 score allowed the Lightning to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons. The First Period Tampa Bay left Anaheim scoreless in …
Read More »Four Points from Carlson Get Capitals Past Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning took the ice against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. After a stellar day from Capitals defenseman John Carlson, Washington secured the 4-3 win, the third straight loss for the Lightning. Goals, Goals and More Goals The opening period was full of offense for both teams. Just …
Read More »Russia banned from sports following Ukraine invasion
The International Olympic Committee has urged all sports to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams from international competitions. Following this statement, more and more sports are enacting bans on the country. The sentiment is to have Russia banned from sports. Russia Banned From World Cup Russia is barred from …
Read More »Lightning Fall Short Against Avalanche
The Tampa Bay Lightning fell short last night facing off against Colorado Avalanche 3-2. Lightning Struggle Early The Avalanche got off to a quick start against the Lightning with Gabriel Landeskog scoring the first goal of the game in just under three minutes into the first period. Avalanche would then …
Read More »Special Teams Clench the Win For the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-2 last night in Amalie Arena. A sold-out crowd cheered as their home team tied the two opponents’ regular season series 1-1. Good to be home. ⚡️ — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) January 28, 2022 A Slow Start for the Lightning …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Sabres 6-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 last night in a midweek match up at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. This is the second matchup of the season for the two teams. On Oct. 25, the Lightning traveled to Buffalo losing 5-1. Establishing an offensive rhythm early …
Read More »Lightning lose again as they Look to Cure Cup Hangover Against Penguins
Oct. 21, 2021. That was the date of the Tampa Bay Lightning had their ring ceremony for their 2021 Stanley Cup victory. They lost the game before, and both after. While they stand at an unimpressive (2-3-1), their cross-state rival Florida Panthers are (6-0-0). Although it is still early, the …
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