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Lightning and Stamkos Working On A New Contract As The Summer Begins

The Tampa Bay Lightning had their exit interview today as they depart for summer. Julien BriseBois and Steven Stamkos both sounded optimistic they would get a new contract done, Andrei Vasilevskiy felt good down the stretch and BriseBois on all the injuries the team was dealing with.

05-02
06:44

Lightning Exit Interviews Are Today

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back at Amalie Arena today for exit interviews after the season. We'll hear from the players as well as General Manager Julien BriseBois and Head Coach Jon Cooper on their thoughts from the season and the off season ahead.

05-01
04:32

Lightning Season Ends With Game 5 Loss To Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning's season came to an end after a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their 1st round series. The Bolts had 2 goals disallowed in the game and failed to score on any of their power plays.

04-30
04:07

Lightning Face Another Elimination Game Tonight in Game 5

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Sunrise for Game 5 in their best-of-7 series vs. the Florida Panthers. They avoided a series sweep on Saturday, winning Game 4 as Mikhail Sergachev made his return to the lineup. They will need another effort tonight to win Game 5.

04-29
05:59

Lightning Avoid Elimination & Mikhail Sergachev Returns

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6-3 in Game 4 as Mikhail Sergachev returned to the lineup for the frist time in 35 games. The Bolts got 2 goals from Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman both had 3 assists. Game 5 is tomorrow night in Sunrise.

04-28
06:15

Lightning Need A Win In Game 4 Tonight

The Tampa Bay Lightning need a win tonight in Game 4 to extend their 1st round series vs. the Florida Panthers. Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman can move up the record books tonight/

04-27
06:08

Lightning Lose Game 3, Now On Brink Of Elimination

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers 5-3 to trail the series 3-0. The Lightning failed to score on 4 power play attempts but did get their 1st lead of the series in the 2nd period. Game 4 is Saturday at 5pm ET.

04-26
05:23

Lightning Looking For 1st Win in Game 3 Tonight

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers for Game 3 of their best-of-7 series as the Bolts are looking for their 1st win. They've lost two 1-goal games and they are looking to shoot more.

04-25
04:42

Lightning Lose 3-2 in OT to Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime to trail 2-games-to-0 in the best-of-7 series. The Bolts got goals from Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos but once again never led in the game.

04-24
07:02

Lightning-Panthers Game 2 Tonight

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers will play Game 2 of their 1st Playoff series tonight with the Bolts trailing 1-0. The Lightning recalled defenseman Max Crozier as Nick Perbix missed practice for body maintenance.

04-23
05:15

Lightning Drop Game 1 To Panthers 3-2

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers, 3-2, in Game 1 of their best-of-7 playoff series. The Bolts got goals from Brandon Hagel and Steven Stamkos while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots.

04-22
04:42

Lightning-Panthers Game 1 Today

The Tampa Bay Lightning start their Stanley Cup Playoffs today in Sunrise as they face the Florida Panthers for the 3rd time in the last 4 postseasons.

04-21
06:55

Lightning Practice Ahead of Sunday's Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning practiced on Friday as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Tyler Motte or Luke Glendening's availability for Sunday and the team know this will be a tough matchup.

04-20
05:40

Kucherov Wins Scoring Title & 1st Round Schedule Released

Nikita Kucherov won his 2nd Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's top point producer, setting franchise records with 144 points and 100 assists. The Lightning's 1st round schedule is released vs. the Panthers as the Bolts return to practice today.

04-19
05:10

Kucherov Reaches 100 Assists As Lightning Beat Leafs To End Regular Sesaon

Nikita Kucherov became just the 5th player in NHL history to get 100 assists in a single season as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 in the regular season finale. The Bolts turn their attention to Florida now where they'll face the Panthers in Round 1 starting Sunday afternoon.

04-18
07:12

Lightning To Face Panthers In Round 1 & Kucherov Looking For 100

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight to close out the regular season. They will face the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the playoffs that will start this weekend. Nikita Kucherov is looking to become the 5th player in NHL history to reach 100 assists in a season.

04-17
07:12

Lightning Lose To Sabres, Glendening Hurt & Stamkos Gets 40th Goal

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 and now have 1 game remaining in the regular season vs. Toronto. Luke Glendening left in the 2nd period and Jon Cooper says he's out for Wednesday's game. Steven Stamkos got his 40th goal and Nikita Kucherov is up to 99 assists.

04-16
06:17

Lightning Host The Sabres As They Look Ahead to Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Buffalo Sabres in their next-to-last game of the regular season. While this game doesn't impact playoff seeding, there are milestones guys are fighting for like Nikita Kucherov trying to win the NHL points title, Anthony Cirelli building on a career high in points and more.

04-15
04:52

Lightning Lose To Caps, Lock Into #1 Wild Card

The Tampa Bay Lightning lose to the Washington Capitals 4-2 in their final road game of the regular season. With the loss, the Bolts are locked into the #1 Wild Card in the Eastern Conference and they'll face the division winner with the lowest point total

04-14
05:27

Lightning-Capitals Tonight As Nikita Kucherov Continues to Break Records

The Tampa Bay Lightning on the road for the final time this regular season in Washington to face the Capitals. Nikita Kucherov continues to break records this season including most assists in a season for a winger in NHL history.

04-13
07:12

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