On Friday, the Tampa Bay Lightning look to get one step closer to their second-consecutive Stanley Cup title in Game 3. After hosting the first two games, the Lightning travel to Montreal, where they look to take a 3-0 series lead. Game 3 preview Leading the way for the Lightning …
Read More »Lightning Take Series Lead with Win Over Islanders in Semifinals
The Tampa Bay Lightning took their confidence from their Game 2 victory and shined on Thursday night. In Game 3 of the semifinals, the Bolts defeated the New York Islanders at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2-1. Tampa’s defense dominated with Andrei Vasilevskiy stopping 27 shots on goal for the Lightning …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Look to Get Closer to Return to Finals in Game Three
Three wins away. That’s how close, yet so far, the Tampa Bay Lightning are from returning to the Stanley Cup Final. A bounce-back in game two helped, but they can’t fall behind again. Onto Nassau After two games at Amalie Arena, the Lightning head to Nassau Coliseum. The Bolts haven’t …
Read More »Lightning Look to Even Series with Islanders in Semifinals
The Tampa Bay Lightning welcome the New York Islanders back to Amalie Arena for Game 2 of their Stanley Cup semifinal series. The Islanders claimed Game 1 with a 2-1 victory over the Lightning. Tampa Bay did not produce the dominant offense we’ve seen throughout the playoffs. However, the Lightning …
Read More »NHL Playoff Preview: Lightning look to clinch series over Hurricanes in Game 5
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continues Tuesday night with Round 2 matchups. The Carolina Hurricanes welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning for a potential series-winning Game 5. Tampa Bay currently leads the series 3-1. Series Recap The Lightning enter Game 5 with a chance to advance to the Stanley Cup semifinals …
Read More »Lightning Take Game 3 with 2-0 Lead Over Carolina Hurricanes
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes take the ice for Game 3 of their Round 2 Stanley Cup Playoff series. Tampa Bay enters Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead over Carolina after back-to-back 2-1 wins. Vasilevskiy, Lightning Offense The reigning Stanley Cup Champions have played some of their …
Read More »Lightning Shutdown Panthers to Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Champions have found their way to the second round of the 2021 playoffs. In Game 6 on Wednesday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s defense dominated. Each defensive line prevented all of the Florida Panthers’ scoring opportunities. The Bolts won with a shutout by Andrei Vasilevskiy, 4-0. Rest …
Read More »Lightning, Panthers Gear Up for Game 2 of Playoff Series
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers face off in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series Tuesday night. The Lightning lead the series 1-0 after a last minute, third period goal from center Brayden Point who gave the Bolts a 5-4 victory. Showdown in Florida The Panthers got …
Read More »Lightning Fall to Hurricanes 4-1; Carolina Ties Atop Central Division
After defeating the Carolina Hurricanes Monday night in overtime, the Hurricanes came for revenge against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night. A three-goal second period from the Hurricanes (30-10-5) propelled the team over the Lightning (30-14-2) Tuesday 4-1. Final numbers from tonight. #CARvsTBL pic.twitter.com/o49xtSxQe5 — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) April …
Read More »Gourde’s Second Effort Lifts Bolts Over Canes in OT
There were just over two minutes to play in overtime when Tampa Bay Lightning winger Alex Killorn stole the puck along the boards and centered a backhand pass to the slot for center Yanni Gourde. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek rejected Gourde’s initial shot but failed to freeze the puck …
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