That is not something you get to say every day in hockey. The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 to win the opening series of the season. Nikita Kucherov will be missed, but no one would know he was gone with the way the Bolts played. All Quiet …
Read More »Lightning Cruise in Season-Opening Win
After securing their first Stanley Cup in over 16 years in 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning are off and running to start the 2021 NHL season. The Lightning (1-0-0) defeated the Chicago Blackhawks by a final score of 5-1 on Wednesday night. Picking up where we left off. ⚡️#CHIvsTBL: https://t.co/zTtUFN1Qeq …
Read More »Lightning Lift Stanley Cup Banner in Season Opener against Chicago Blackhawks
The defending Stanley Cup Champions will officially raise their banner in Wednesday’s home opener. The Tampa Bay Lightning will unveil their second championship banner in their season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks. Due to rising COVID cases, the Lightning will not have fans in attendance at Amalie Arena. However, fans …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning Even Stanley Cup Final Series Against Dallas Stars
The Tampa Bay Lightning evened the series in their Stanley Cup Final battle against the Dallas Stars. The Stars took the series lead in a dominate Game 1 performance over the Lightning. Tampa Bay’s 3-2 win over Dallas even the series at one game apiece. The Lightning secured Game 2 …
Read More »Lightning look to take Eastern Conference in Game 5
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to lock in their spot in the Stanley Cup Finals tonight in Game 5 against the New York Islanders. Tampa Bay holds a 3-1 series lead after establishing control of the Eastern Conference Finals early on in Game 1. Get to the Point The Lightning’s …
Read More »Lightning, Islanders set for Game 3
Exactly one year ago today, members of the Tampa Bay Lightning lined up for their 2019-20 team physicals. And they were prepared to hit the ice for the first time as a team the next day. A year later, the team isn’t preparing for the 2020-21 season. Instead, it’s preparing …
Read More »Hedman Sends Bruins Home, Lightning Advance In NHL Playoffs
Victor Hedman received a pass from Brayden Point, evaded a defender and then guided the puck past Boston Bruins netminder Jaroslav Halak with 5:50 left in the second overtime. Pat Maroon emphatically shot his fist into the air. The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated the Bruins in five games with Monday’s …
Read More »Florida Sports Roundup
Wednesday is a busy day for Florida professional sports. There are five teams in action across four different sports. In addition, several teams played on Tuesday. Florida baseball teams seek series wins Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays (20-11) beat the Baltimore Orioles with a solid pitching performance by Tyler Glasnow. …
Read More »Lightning fall hard to Leafs
The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped 2-1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is the second game in a month that the Lightning has lost to the Maple Leafs by one goal. Despite it only being a one-goal game, Toronto dominated and claimed possession pretty much at every turn. The Maple …
Read More »Lightning beat Canadiens thanks to two-minute onslaught
The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-2-1) defeated the Montreal Canadiens (2-2-2) Tuesday night 3-1 in Montreal where they capitalized on mistakes and some solid play at the net. What went wrong for the Canadiens The Canadiens seemed to be in control early on. Even if it was for less than five …
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