Lightning even series with commanding Game 4 win TAMPA, Fla. — There are rebound games, and then there are statement games. Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022
Lightning’s second line tasked with tough matchup vs. Maple Leafs BRANDON, Fla. — The Lightning had one distinct advantage playing on home ice for the first time this postseason: the last line change, allowing them to create favorable matchups with Toronto. Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022
T'birds down Lightning in Super Netball Adelaide Thunderbirds have revived their faltering Super Netball campaign with a 51-44 win over Sunshine Coast Lightning. AAP · May 7, 2022
2 empty-net goals by Ilya Mikheyev seal Toronto’s 5-2 win, giving the Leafs a 2-1 series lead TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning cut a three-goal deficit to one in the third period before allowing two empty-net goals in a 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Amalie Arena. Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022
Lightning rebound, hold on for Game 2 win vs. Maple Leafs TORONTO — The Lightning knew this wasn’t going to be easy. After dropping Game 1 to the Maple Leafs, and even after taking a four-goal lead in Wednesday’s Game 2, the Lightning knew they’d have to battle to come out of Toronto with a tied series. Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022
Lightning have shown ability to rebound from playoff losses. Can they again? TORONTO — One of the most remarkable themes of the Lightning’s back-to-back title runs was the resolve they showed rebounding from a loss. Over the past two postseasons, Tampa Bay has followed each of its 14 defeats with a win in the next game. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Lightning pounded by Maple Leafs in Game 1 TORONTO — This Lightning team often talks about having seen it all, both the highs and the lows. But over the past two postseasons, they have been pretty dominant. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
Maple Leafs’ Kyle Clifford was ejected 10 minutes into Game 1 of the playoffs after this brutal hit This was so unnecessary from Clifford. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022
NHL playoff preview: are the Lightning still great or just good? The Tampa Bay Lightning are back to attempt a third Stanley Cup win in a row. Can they do it, or will another team from Florida come to the fore? The Guardian - US · May 2, 2022
Get ready for the chaos: Lightning-Maple Leafs will provide star power, physicality TORONTO — Before you can lift the Stanley Cup, you have to get out of the first round, and an opening-round win can set the tone for a deep playoff run. Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Giants equal record as Lightning crash The Giants have snapped a long-standing Super Netball hoodoo in emphatic fashion, belting the Sunshine Coast Lightning 82-54. AAP · May 1, 2022
Steven Stamkos’ hat trick rallies Lightning late to beat Islanders ELMONT, N.Y. — Championship teams aren’t remembered for how they play in Game 82. In fact, the Lightning lost their final regular-season game before both of their back-to-back Stanley Cup runs. Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022
Blackhawks notebook: Sam Lafferty, with extension in hand, will be ‘big part of the rebuild’ Lafferty signed a two-year contract with a $1.15 million cap hit with the Hawks on Friday. Plus, tidbits on Taylor Raddysh, Kirby Dach and Tyler Johnson heading into the offseason. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022
Islanders going out strong with convincing win over Capitals Just play it out. Newsday · Apr 29, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022 Lightning’s first-round opponent still unknown after loss to Blue Jackets COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Lightning will enter their final game of the regular season still not knowing their first-round playoff opponent.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Girls hockey programs show promise in nontraditional markets The NHL playoffs will take place next week in Dallas, Tampa, Nashville, Raleigh and Washington, D
Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022 3 things we learned from Lightning’s 4-1 win over Blue Jackets TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning are playing like they’re ready for the postseason. And with two games remaining on the regular-season schedule, they’ll need this energy heading into next week’s first-round series.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 26, 2022 Benjamin Hochman: Wait, is home ice really that important in the Blues-Wild series? In the National Hockey League postseason, home ice actually doesn’t really matter too much.
Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022 Lightning’s White House visit ‘a long time in the making’ WASHINGTON — The Lightning waited a long time to visit the White House, but maybe the timing for their trip, coming on Monday’s final off day of the regular season, was timed perfectly.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Biden avoids politics in honoring hockey champion Lightning President Joe Biden avoided politics in honoring the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the Stanley Cup in each of the past two seasons
Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022 3 things we learned from Lightning’s win over Panthers The Lightning are looking more and more like themselves as the regular season comes to a close, and Sunday’s win in Sunrise over their in-state rival was no exception.
Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022 Nikita Kucherov, Lightning tame Predators TAMPA, Fla. — When he’s at his best, Nikita Kucherov can bring out the most in his teammates.
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 Vixens hold off Thunderbirds in Super Netball clash, Lightning take down Swifts The Vixens survive a stern test to defeat the Thunderbirds, while the Lightning's resurrection as a Super Netball premiership force gains momentum with a win over the defending champions, the Swifts.
AAP · Apr 23, 2022 Lightning strike in Swifts netball upset Cara Koenen has led the Sunshine Coast Lightning into the Super Netball top four with a 69-62 triumph over the NSW Swifts.
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022 John Romano: He arrived in Tampa Bay as a teen, and Steven Stamkos will leave a legend TAMPA, Fla. — For a handful of seconds, the ice was his. And for the rest of time, the memory will be ours.