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Lightning bounce back, claim first win vs. Avalanche in Cup final

TAMPA, Fla. — From the looks of Game 3, the Lightning have their mojo back. And the team couldn’t have better timing.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

Lightning rally vs. Avalanche in Game 1, then falter in OT

DENVER — They fought, they persevered, they came from behind one more time.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Stanley Cup Final 2022: Cale Makar has best odds to win Conn Smythe Trophy ahead of Lightning-Avalanche

Who will win this year's award?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2022

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No secret what the Lightning want to do; stopping them is another story

TAMPA, Fla. — They were among the very best in the NHL this season. Threats to score every night, every period, every shift.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022

Lightning advance to third straight Stanley Cup final

TAMPA — When Steven Stamkos emerged from the penalty box following the Rangers’ tying goal with 6:53 left in the third period, he wasn’t frustrated or rattled, as he typically might be in a similar situation.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Lightning edge Rangers, 2-1, advance to third straight Stanley Cup Final

TAMPA, Fla. — The “recipe” still works.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Lightning dominate Game 4, even conference final with Rangers

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning dropped the first two games of the the Eastern Conference final in part because they struggled to possess the puck.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022

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Ondrej Palat helps Lightning avoid 3-0 series hole vs. Rangers

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s season — and their chase for a third straight Stanley Cup — wasn’t facing elimination going into the third period of Game 3 Sunday. But it did seem to be hanging by a thread.

Tribune News Service · Jun 5, 2022

Lightning’s Ondrej Palat scored wild last-minute game-winner to stun the Rangers in Game 3

Never count out the Lightning!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2022

Lightning fall into 2-0 series hole against Rangers

NEW YORK — The Lightning won two straight Stanley Cups by perfecting the art of self-correction. They couldn’t be beaten two games in a row because you could trust that they would take a hard look at their own errors and ensure they wouldn’t make them again the next time…

Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022

Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine

The National Hockey League postseason has become an intersection of sports and politics because of Russia's war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Lightning look to play long enough to get Brayden Point back

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos knows what it’s like having to watch while teammates chase greatness.

Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022

Lightning’s Corey Perry finds success in different role on power play

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s power play has been known as a threat throughout the NHL for years.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022

Back on home ice, Lightning take 3-0 series lead on Panthers

TAMPA, Fla. — There’s no number on the stat sheet that quantifies killing an opponent’s confidence, but the Lightning put a Panthers team with the best record in the regular season on the brink of elimination Sunday afternoon by taking away their will to win.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022

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Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Nikita Kucherov leads Lightning to Game 1 win over Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. — With Brayden Point, the best player in the Lightning’s first-round playoff series win over Toronto, sidelined for Tuesday’s second-round opener against Florida, the Lightning needed someone else to push the pace.

Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022

Lightning win in overtime, force Game 7 vs. Maple Leafs

TAMPA, Fla. — Facing elimination Thursday night at Amalie Arena, the Lightning had experience and history on their side against the Maple Leafs.

Tribune News Service · 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 5, 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022

Lightning bring the boom in rout of Maple Leafs

TAMPA, Fla. — Something has felt different about the Lightning the past few months. They haven’t been dominant. They haven’t had that familiar swagger. It’s that feeling when champions come down to earth.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

Lightning reach 100-point mark with win over Jets

TAMPA, Fla. — An emotional night and top-line production were key to the Lightning recording another 100-point season with Saturday night’s 7-4 win over Winnipeg at Amalie Arena.

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2022

Lightning rally to beat Ducks in overtime, clinch playoff berth

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s early lead went away quickly Thursday night, then goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy disappeared down the tunnel.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022

Lightning dominate in home win over Sabres

TAMPA, Fla. — In the first period of Sunday’s home game against Buffalo, the Lightning received goals from two players who really needed them.

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