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The Tampa Bay Lightning players had their exit interviews on Friday as they head out for the off season. Many spoke to the media about the season and the injuries they were battling through in the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning players will have their exit interviews today at Amalie Arena after being eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday. We'll hear from select players and General Manager Julien BriseBois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 6-3 to the Florida Panthers to lose their first round playoff series in 5 games. Gage Goncalves scored his first playoff goal while Nick Paul and Jake Guentzel scored too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers tonight at Amalie Arena in a must-win game as they trail 3-1 in the series. The Bolts are without Brandon Hagel who was elbowed by Aaron Ekblad in Game 4. Ekblad has been suspended for 2 games for the infraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 4-2 in Game 4 to fall behind in the series with the Florida Panthers 3-games-to-1. Mitchell Chaffee and Erik Cernak were the goal scorers and Brandon Hagel left the game in the 2nd period after taking a check from Aaron Ekblad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to even up their series with the Florida Panthers tonight in Sunrise. Brandon Hagel will return to the lineup after being suspended for Game 3 and Nikita Kucherov continues to move up the playoff record books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to take Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The Penalty Kill went 4-for-4 without Brandon Hagel who was suspended. Brayden Point, Nick Paul, Jake Guentzel, Luke Glendening and Anthony Cirelli were the goal scorers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Sunrise for game 3 in their best-of-7 series vs. the Florida Panthers. The Lightning trail 2-games to none and they'll be without Brandon Hagel who was suspended 1-game for his interference penalty on Alexander Barkov in game 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were shutout 2-0 in Game 2 as the Florida Panthers take a 2-0 series lead. The Lightning had 22 shots blocked and another 20 missed the net while the power play went 0-for-5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers tonight for Game 2 of their first round playoff series. The Cats lead 1-0 as their power play went 3-for-3 in a 6-2 win on Tuesday. Nikita Kucherov is moving up the NHL's all-time playoff scoring list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 6-2 to the Florida Panthers in their best-of-7 first round playoff series. Jake Guentzel and Brayden Point were the goal scorers. Game 2 is Thursday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning begin their best-of-7 first round playoff series vs. the Florida Panthers tonight at Amalie Arena. It's the 4th time in the last 5 postseasons that these two teams have met with Tampa Bay winning 2-of-3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will return to practice today after an off day on Easter Sunday. They are just 1 day from their start to the Stanley Cup Playoffs against a familiar foe in their division rival, the Florida Panthers. These teams have met in 3 of the last 4 playoffs. Several Lightning players are moving up the NHL's all-time playoff lists including Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman and Andrei Vasilevskiy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning practiced on Saturday as they prepare for their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series vs. the Florida Panthers. Several players will be making their playoffs debut, Mitchell Chaffee and Luke Glendening skates and Oliver Bjorkstrand is ruled out for the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return to practice today ahead of their playoff series vs. the Florida Panthers. The Lightning finished the season as the NHL's top scoring team while finishing 4th in goals against. The were also top 6 in both special teams categories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting some extra rest before their 1st round playoff series vs. the Panthers which will start on Tuesday night in Tampa. Meanwhile the Lightning lost 4-0 to the Rangers to wrap up the regular season that saw them finish 2nd in the Atlantic Division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in New York to face the Rangers for the final game of the regular season. While the game doesn't mean anything for playoff seeding, there are some milestones and franchise records within reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 and they clinch 2nd place in the Atlantic Division to setup a showdown with Florida in the 1st round of the playoffs. It's teh 4th time in 5 seasons these teams will meet. Nikita Kucherov reached 120 points for the 3rd time in his career, Conor Geekie scored for the 2nd straight game and Mitchell Chaffee left injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers tonight at Amalie Arena but Florida lost to New York on Monday so the Lightning are guaranteed a Top 2 finish in the Atlantic Division. They will start with home-ice advantage in round 1. Plus Darren Raddysh is only day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game early and Nikita Kucherov in rare company as he will win his 2nd straight Art Ross Trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 to give them 100 points on the season with 2 games remaining. Emil Lilleberg scored his 1st NHL goal, Conor Geekie scored in his return to the Lightning and Nikita Kucherov scored 2 goals and added an assist to give him 119 points on the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tampa Bay faces off against Buffalo for the third and final time this season. Yanni Gourde is slated to skate in his 600th game and Nikita Kucherov eyes a second straight Art Ross trophy. Home ice advantage is still up for grabs in the Atlantic division as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 4-3 in overtime once again, this time to the Detroit Red Wings. The point give the Lightning 98 for the season and ensures them of finishing in the top 3 of the Atlantic Division. Gage Goncalves scored twice and Nikita Kucherov skated in his 800th game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Detroit Red Wings as the regular season is winding down. The Lightning are 1 point ahead of Florida for 2nd place in the Atlantic Division with a game in hand. Nikita Kucherov will skate in his 800th career game while Ryan McDonagh is looking to move into 7th place for blocked shots all-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 4-3 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs despite firing 90 shots attempts. Nick Perbix, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Victor Hedman scored the goals. The Lightning now sit 3 points behind Toronto for 1st place in the Atlantic Division with 4 games remaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Amalie Arena. With a win in regulation, the Lightning would take over 1st place in the Atlantic Division with 4 games remaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 5-1 behind 3 power play goals and Andrei Vasilevskiy's 38 saves. Nikita Kucherov got 3 points to tie Nathan McKinnon for the NHL scoring lead, Brayden Point scored twice and Yanni Gourde got his first goal with the Lightning since his trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in New York to face the Rangers tonight to wrap up their 4-game road trip. They are currently 1-1-1 on the trip and looking to catch the Maple Leafs for 1st place in the Atlantic Division as they are 4-points back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for an 8th consecutive season and 17th time in franchise history. On Saturday night they lost to the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in a shootout as Jonas Johansson made 36 saves to keep them in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Buffalo to take on the Sabres tonight as they look to clinch a playoff spot for the 8th straight season. The game marks the first time Zemgus Girgensons has played in Buffalo since signing with the Lightning in the off-season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning had their 4-game win streak come to an end with a 2-1 loss in Ottawa in a game that saw the Bolts outshoot the Sens 32-19. Brandon Hagel scored his 34th goal while Nikita Kucherov's 9-game point streak came to an end. The Lightning's magic number to clinch a playoff berth is now 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Ottawa Senators tonight and they could clinch a playoff berth for the 8th straight season with a win tonight. They can clinch a berth if they lose but they would need help. Nikita Kucherov is riding a 9-game win streak while Oliver Bjorkstrand became the 7th Lightning player to score 20-goals this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning started their 4-game road trip with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. Nikita Kucherov regains the NHL scoring lead with 2 assists, Jake Guentzel is tied for the team lead in goals and Ryan McDonagh reached 2,000 career blocked shots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning begin a 4-game road trip tonight at the New York Islanders as their magic number sits at 4 to clinch a playoff berth. Nikita Kucherov earned the NHL's #1 star of the week while Ryan McDonagh is one blocked shot from 2,000 in his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will practice today before they depart for New York where they'll face the Islanders on Tuesday night to begin a 4-game road trip. The Bolts signed 2 college players who will begin their pro careers in Syracuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-3 to sweep their 3-game home stand. Nikita Kucherov had another 4-point night, Brayden Point scored 2 goals and Jonas Johansson made 35 saves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning the New York Islanders in a Saturday matinee. The Bolts are looking to win all 3 games on this home stand after outscoring Pittsburgh and Utah 14-1 in the first two games. Ryan McDonagh will be honored before the game for this 1,000th game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning shutout the Utah Hockey Club 8-0 as Ryan McDonagh gets 2 assists in his 1,000th game, Nikita Kucherov has a 4-point night plus Jake Guentzel and Oliver Bjorkstrand both score 2 goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Utah Hockey Club tonight as Ryan McDonagh will play in his 1,000th game and Mikhail Sergachev returns to Amalie Arena for the first time since his trade to Utah last summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 as Anthony Cirelli scores 2 goals in his 500th game and Nikita Kucherov reaches 100 points for the 5th time in his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight to start a 3-game home stand. The Bolts have lost 2 straight but have played very well at home in 2025. Anthony Cirelli will play in his 500th career game while Ryan McDonagh plays in game 999.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose in Vegas 4-2 to finish their 3-game road trip with 1 win. Nick Paul scored his 21st goal and Nikita Kucherov got his 30th goal to give the Lightning four 30-goal scorers this season. The Bolts return home to start a 3-game homestand on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 6-4 in their first ever game vs. the Utah Hockey Club. Brayden Point had 2 goals, Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel had the other two. Brandon Halverson was recalled and made his first NHL start stopping 19 shots. The Bolts are in Vegas where they'll play the Golden Knights tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Hockey Club for the first time in franchise history. The Bolts are riding a 3-game win streak as they face former Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gage Goncalves scores the shootout winning goal in the 4th round as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 3-2. Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli scored the goals while Andrei Vasilevskiy picked up his 33rd win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning start their 3-game road trip in Dallas tonight looking to build off their 2-game win streak. Emil Lilleberg will play in his 100th game tonight, Jake Guentzel is tied for the NHL lead in power play goals and Andrei Vasilevskiy has more shutouts against Dallas then any other team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed a day off yesterday after their 2-nothing shutout of the Flyers. The Lightning are now 31-1-1 when leading after 2 periods and they've only given up 2 power play goals this month in 26 chances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning shutout the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 behind Andrei Vasilevskiy's 21 saves. Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel were the goal scorers as the penalty kill went 5-for-5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. The Bolts have lost both previous game to Philly in shootouts this season. The Lightning are coming off a 6-2 dominating win over the Bruins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 while holding them to just 12 shots in the game, and no shots in the 2nd period. Anthony Cirelli set career-highs in goals and assists, Brandon Hagel set a career-high in goals and Nick Paul got his 20th goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Boston to wrap up their 3-game road trip against the Bruins. The Bolts have lost 3-straight games and held an 'intense' practice on Friday to get their game back. Gage Goncalves is looking to score in his 3-straight game while Nikita Kucherov practiced after missing Thursday night's game with an illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 4-3 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers. It's their 3rd straight loss although they got a point in this one. The Lightning got goals from Gage Goncalves, Zemgus Girgensons and Cam Atkinson. The Lightning will wrap up their 3-game road trip on Saturday night in Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.