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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 Series Win Over Bruins Embodies Their 2023-24 Season

With the season the Tampa Bay Lightning have had, this season-long outcome shouldn’t be the case. However, with a 3-1 win Wednesday night, they have won their season series over the Boston Bruins. There’s something to be said about this feat. Last season was the opposite scenario: they lost three out of four. Despite the inconsistencies this season, this team refuses to give in to them. This series win over the Bruins reflects how they have continued to beat the odds. A Snapshot of the Win The Lightning scored first on a goal by Mitchell Chaffee. The rookie forward scored…

Brayden Point Quietly Surging for the Lightning

Don’t look now, but Brayden Point is heating up. The Tampa Bay Lightning center is again flying under the radar despite putting up terrific numbers and has already reached the 40-goal mark. His season admittedly got off to a slower start, and there were times when he was not skating as well as one would expect for a player of his caliber. Point has turned a corner now, though, and is playing his best hockey season. His stats show that his expected goals per 60 minutes are at an impressive 1.35, and his shooting talent is 15.5% above average for…

Duclair vs. Dumba: Who’s the Lightning’s Better Deadline Addition?

Since the All-Star Break, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been inconsistent at best and plain bad at worst. The team is 9-8, and on three separate occasions, they have lost at least two games in a row. Conversely, they also have won at least two games in a row three separate times. Clearly, general manager (GM) Julien BriseBois recognized the team needed help at the trade deadline, especially with Mikhail Sergachev’s injury. Rumors swirled that Noah Hanifin would be joining the Lightning, but he landed in Las Vegas. So BriseBois pivoted and acquired defenseman Matt Dumba and forward Anthony Duclair…

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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.