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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 & Panthers Facing Off in Latest Playoff Battle of Florida
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For just the third time ever, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers are set to face off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All three have happened in the last four seasons. When both teams take the ice, we might be in for the most intense “Battle of Florida” to date. There are two immediate storylines. The Lightning will look to prove they still have what it takes to win this series yet again. The Panthers will look to redeem themselves and show that their road to a Stanley Cup can go through Tampa. This matchup determined the Eastern…

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avalanche, Lightning, Wild
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a couple of veteran forwards are calling it a career after this season. One retired on Wednesday night. The other is shutting it down whenever the Avalanche’s playoff run ends. Meanwhile, not retiring is Steven Stamkos. But, will he play his final seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning? Finally, Marc-Andre Fleury re-signed with the Minnesota Wild but also confirmed the 2024-25 season will be his last. Jeff Carter Retiring Jeff Carter has decided to call it a career and retire from the NHL. Carter, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, cited family reasons for his decision,…

The 2 Unknown Lightning Who Kept Matthews From Getting 70
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Auston Matthews was held in check for the second straight night Wednesday in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, finishing the schedule with an amazing 69 goals in 81 games. The Toronto Maple Leafs sniper was looking to become the first NHL player to score 70 goals in more than three decades. Ryan Reaves, TJ Brodie, Pontus Holmberg, and John Tavares had the goals for the Leafs, who pulled their goalie late in the game, even down three goals as they desperately attempted to get Matthews one last chance to reach the 70-goal plateau. The first thoughts of…

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Projected Lineups for the Blue Jackets vs. Lightning – 04/09/24
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The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. BLUE JACKETS (26-40-12) at LIGHTNING (43-27-7) 7 p.m. ET; BSSUN, BSOH Blue Jackets projected lineup Scratched: Carson Meyer Injured: Adam Fantilli (calf laceration), (lower body), Yegor Chinakhov…

 

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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.