Revisiting Lightning’s First Game 30 Years Ago Lydia Szyjka | October 7, 2022 About seven miles east of downtown Tampa sits the 10,000-seat Expo Hall on the grounds of the Florida State Fair. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1992, the Tampa Bay Lightning played…
Nashville More Than a Preseason Game Site for the Lightning Jim Bay | October 1, 2022 Do not let anyone tell you that the hockey world does not have a close-knit community. When Hurricane Ian threatened the state of Florida, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to…
3 Observations From Lightning’s 2022 Training Camp Jim Bay | September 27, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning have started training camp and are preparing for their first preseason contests, back-to-back games with the Carolina Hurricanes. In this training camp, the team’s primary task…
Lightning Now Chasing Avalanche for Stanley Cup Lydia Szyjka | September 25, 2022 Last season when the Tampa Bay Lightning were the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, they were always predicted among the top teams to win the Cup. “You’re the champions until…
Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Montreal Canadiens Jim Bay | September 19, 2022 During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Montreal Canadiens. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final in…
Lightning Could Have McDonagh Replacement in Cernak Lydia Szyjka | September 18, 2022 When Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois signed Erik Cernak to an eight-year contract worth $5.2 million per season, he was making a statement. After having to trade fan-favorite…
Barre-Boulet’s Reaching His Final Chance With Lightning Eugene Helfrick | September 18, 2022 The 2021-22 NHL season was both one to remember and forget for Alex Barre-Boulet. The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect went on an unexpected journey, as he was waived at the…
Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Buffalo Sabres Lydia Szyjka | September 16, 2022 We continue our series examining the Tampa Bay Lightning’s opponents this season. Up next is the Buffalo Sabres. The team has made strides lately to make itself more competitive and…
Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Detroit Red Wings Jim Bay | September 14, 2022 During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Detroit Red Wings, which includes the scheduled final game…
Lightning Players to Watch in the Upcoming Prospect Showcase Jim Bay | September 13, 2022 From Sept. 16-19, a group of Tampa Bay Lightning prospects will compete in the NHL Prospect Showcase against squads from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers. The games…
Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Boston Bruins Jim Bay | September 12, 2022 During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Boston Bruins. Last season they went 1-2 against the…
Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Ottawa Senators Lydia Szyjka | September 11, 2022 In a continuing series that examines the Tampa Bay Lightning’s opponents this season, we’ll take a closer look at the revamped Ottawa Senators. Last season, the Bolts lost only once…