The Latest Breaking News from Steven Stamkos

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning were on their heels midway through the second period Tuesday night. A relentless Seattle Kraken forecheck was buzzing, Tampa Bay was fighting to get the puck out of its own end, and it seemed like just a matter of time before it relinquished its one-goal…

TAMPA, Fla. — After a sluggish start in their last game against Detroit, the Lightning came out Thursday night focused on establishing themselves early against the Predators.

TAMPA, Fla. — Pat Maroon was taking a postgame shower following the Lightning’s 3-1 loss to the Bruins on Tuesday night when teammate Steven Stamkos approached and asked if he had seen a video circulating on social media.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s first game against the Maple Leafs since they eliminated Toronto in seven games in the first round of the 2021-22 postseason was a reminder of how evenly matched these teams are.

PHILADELPHIA — Forward Nick Paul quickly scooped the puck out of the net for safe-keeping as Lightning players rushed off the bench to circle Steven Stamkos.

BOSTON — With the Bruins in the midst of an extended slate against some of the top teams in the NHL, the wins are not coming as easily as they did a few weeks ago.

TAMPA, Fla. — Well, that was entertaining. And maybe a little scary.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Lightning went into the third period Saturday night having created some of their best scoring chances of the season but had little to show for it against the Nashville Predators.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning were starting to feel the pressure, their lead against the Calgary Flames cut to one, the air sucked out of Amalie Arena. Two defensemen were hobbled in the locker room due to injuries, so Tampa Bay also was playing short-handed.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning on Tuesday failed to protect a one-goal, late third-period lead, allowing another short-handed goal in the final minutes of regulation.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s roster does have some new faces this season, but one still would be hard pressed to find a more battle-tested group. They know how to pull out wins, especially late. They have done it time and time again over the past three seasons, including under…