The Islanders broke the Tampa Bay Lightning’s overtime win streak last night, 2-1. The Lightning won the last five games that they have gone into overtime until they faced the Islanders in game five. Regulation Time Breakdown The Islanders were the first to score last night after a tripping call …
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 »Kucherov’s Goal in the Final Seconds Puts the Lightning up 2-0
The Tampa Bay Lightning squeaked by the New York Islanders with a 2-1 victory in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nikita Kucherov scored a goal in the final 10 seconds giving the Lightning the 2-0 lead in the series. https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/1303910570920480769 Lightning Go Down Early The Islanders took the …
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 »Hedman Sends Bruins Home, Lightning Advance In NHL Playoffs
Victor Hedman received a pass from Brayden Point, evaded a defender and then guided the puck past Boston Bruins netminder Jaroslav Halak with 5:50 left in the second overtime. Pat Maroon emphatically shot his fist into the air. The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated the Bruins in five games with Monday’s …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Fall Against Boston Bruins in Game 1 Of Playoff Series
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost their first game of their Eastern Conference semi-final series with the Boston Bruins, losing 3-2 on Sunday. Boston’s win was achieved behind goaltender Jaroslav Halak‘s 35 stops. This is his fourth-straight win as a starter since starter Tuukka Rask opted out of the playoffs. Lightning goalie …
Read More »Lightning Set for Rematch With Columbus
The Tampa Bay Lightning are advancing to the first round of the NHL playoffs. The Lightning are set to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The Lightning settled into the East’s second seed after losing 4-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night. Rematch. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/hwuGjMmrbo — Tampa Bay Lightning …
Read More »Lightning beat Canadiens thanks to two-minute onslaught
The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-2-1) defeated the Montreal Canadiens (2-2-2) Tuesday night 3-1 in Montreal where they capitalized on mistakes and some solid play at the net. What went wrong for the Canadiens The Canadiens seemed to be in control early on. Even if it was for less than five …
Read More »Lightning drop opening Playoff Game
The Tampa Bay Lightning capped off its regular season just last weekend. Tampa Bay finished their regular season as the NHL-Best with 62 wins, earning them the Presidents Trophy. The 62 win season ties the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings for most wins in a single regular season. That didn’t matter, …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Seek All-Time Win Record with Win against Boston Bruins
The Tampa Bay Lightning (59-14) have only five games remaining in the regular season. Winning four out of these five would give them the record of most games won in a season at 63. The team to set the record of 62 was the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings. The Lightning …
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