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The Tampa Bay Lightning were founded in 1992 by a group led by NHL legend Phil Esposito. The team’s first game was played on Oct. 7, 1992, versus the Chicago Blackhawks and resulted in a 7-4 victory. Throughout its history, the team has reached the playoffs 15 times and won three Stanley Cups—2004, 2020, and 2021. They have reached two additional Stanley Cup Finals, once in 2015 and again in 2022. They are one of the NHL’s most successful franchises the 2010s and 2020s.

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Lightning Start Strong to Defeat Panthers in Game 4 to Avoid Elimination
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Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Saturday (April 27) to avoid being eliminated and forcing a Game 5 in the NHL Playoff series. The Panthers now lead the series 3-1. The Lightning’s win also ended the Panthers’ nine straight road playoff games against the Eastern Conference opponents. The Lightning jumped out to a three-goal lead in the first period behind goals by Stamkos, Hagel, and Brayden Point. With his goal, Stamkos became the fourth player age 34 or older in NHL history with a four-game goal streak…

Steven Stamkos Records 100th Career Playoff Point
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Steven Stamkos reached a playoff milestone when he opened scoring with a power play goal in game four of the First Round. He recorded his 100th career playoff point. He becomes the 57th player to ever reach the mark. Stamkos has been the backbone of the Lightning during this playoff series against the Florida Panthers. He’s had a goal in all four games. Three of these goals have come on the power play. At this time, he is averaging a goal per game along with more than a point per game for the first time in his career. Stamkos has…

Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev Returning From Injury vs Panthers
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In Game 4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first-round series with the Florida Panthers, one in which they trail 3-0, a nice story is developing around defenseman Mikhail Sergachev. He suffered a significant injury on Feb. 7, 2024, having to be stretchered off of the ice. Sergachev fractured his tibia and fibula in that game, and the surgery he got on it soon after meant it was unlikely for him to play hockey again in 2023-24. Despite that, he was on the ice for warmups on April 27 with Tampa Bay’s season on the line. He is set to play…

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Today in Hockey History: April 23
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Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley Cup Playoff history on April 23, as well. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the…

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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Lightning FAQ

What year were the Tampa Bay Lightning founded?

The Tampa Bay Lightning were founded in 1992 by a group led by NHL legend Phil Esposito.

When did the Tampa Bay Lightning play their first game?

The team’s first game was played on Oct. 7, 1992, versus the Chicago Blackhawks and resulted in a 7-4 victory.

Who is the current head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Jon Cooper is the current head coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning.