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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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Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not
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The NHL regular season has concluded, with the playoffs set to begin tomorrow. We covered who’s hot and who’s not in the Western Conference entering the postseason. Now let’s do the same for the Eastern Conference.  New York Rangers: Hot, But With Red Flags It was a historic season for the New York Rangers, as they finished with a 55-23-4 record and 114 points, good for the Presidents’ Trophy and first place in the Eastern Conference. They didn’t slow down in the regular season’s final weeks, finishing with a 7-3-0 record across their last ten games. However, there are some red flags.  The Rangers…

Nikita Kucherov Takes Home Second Art Ross Trophy
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Nikita Kucherov captures the Art Ross Trophy once again. Nikita Kucherov beat out the competition with 144 points in a near season-long race, which at times was between as many as three players – the other two being Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid. This is the second-most points by an NHL player in the last 28 years – the most being Connor McDavid’s 153 points just a season ago. According to NHL Public Relations, Kucherov becomes the second player in Lightning history to win the Art Ross Trophy for a second time. The other was Hockey Hall of Famer Martin…

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…

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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.