Eastern Conference Finals The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the series 3-2 over the New York Islanders as the two teams meet for game 6 tonight at 8. After taking the first two games, the Lightning have dropped two of the last three matchups. If the Lightning win tonight, it will …
Read More »Lightning, Islanders set for Game 3
Exactly one year ago today, members of the Tampa Bay Lightning lined up for their 2019-20 team physicals. And they were prepared to hit the ice for the first time as a team the next day. A year later, the team isn’t preparing for the 2020-21 season. Instead, it’s preparing …
Read More »Lightning Take Game One of Eastern Conference Finals
The Tampa Bay Lightning took a convincing 8-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday night in Game One of the NHL Eastern Conference Final. Lightning Strike Early The Islanders, coming off of a seven game series against the Philadelphia Flyers, weren’t able to match a well-rested Tampa Bay. …
Read More »ESPN’s Barry Melrose talks Lightning and Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals for the fourth time in six years. The Lightning clinched a victory after a double overtime win against the reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Bruins. ESPN’s Barry Melrose recapped Tampa Bay’s success and the future of …
Read More »Lightning Fall in Game 2
Turns out, overtime momentum doesn’t always come to fruition. This time, the Lightning failed to go toe-to-toe with the Columbus Blue Jackets and lost 3-1 in Game 2. The Bolts can’t be swept this time, but they certainly don’t want to get knocked out by Columbus again. A Short-Lived Lead …
Read More »Lightning Win Rumble in the Bubble
That “finally” in the headline means two things. The first meaning relates to the 483-day wait the Tampa Bay Lightning had before getting this chance. Last year, they left the playoffs in historic, embarrassing fashion. Their post-defeat tweets didn’t help. We don’t have any words and we know you don’t …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Return Today
Hockey is underway, and the Tampa Bay Lightning make their return this afternoon against the Washington Capitals. The Bolts already qualified for the playoffs. In their path to the Stanley Cup, they are playing in the Round Robin to decide seeding for the top teams. The Lightning have had success …
Read More »Bolts, Panthers Return This Weekend
The NHL will make its official return this Saturday. Exhibitions are underway as players prepare, but the games that count begin over the weekend. The return will start with the beginning of the play-in round. Sixteen of the 24 teams that made it to the NHL hub cities will play …
Read More »Lightning Eye the Stanley Cup in Return
For those itching to see skates hit the ice again, the wait is almost over. The NHL will be back in action starting on Saturday, with 24 teams hoping to raise the Stanley Cup. One organization that has its eyes set on a run at the Stanley Cup Finals is …
Read More »NHL Finalizes Hub Cities, Return-to-Play Plan
Attention all hockey fans: it’s almost time to hit the ice. The NHL and its players association finalized their plans to resume the season. In terms of location, the hub cities are no longer in question. Canada will host the remainder of the 2020 season; Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta, are …
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