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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 Strikes: Point, Hedman & the Power Play
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Welcome to the latest edition of Lightning Strikes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists, and fans alike concerning the Tampa Bay Lightning. This ongoing column aims to capture a slice of the existing outlook, attitudes, and culture surrounding the team. Over the past couple of weeks, the Lightning have continued their inconsistent play that has cropped up this season, with a 5-3-2 record in their last ten games. Now, injuries are starting to mount up – Nick Paul and Mitch Chaffee did not play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, while Nikita Kucherov was a late…

Lightning’s Victor Hedman Having One of His Best Seasons Yet
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With a record of 12-9-2 and the best goal differential in the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a solid start this season. The organization was the center of attention over the summer as management made franchise-altering moves to keep the team’s contention window open. One of those decisions was moving on from captain Steven Stamkos, who signed a four-year deal with the Nashville Predators. However, the Lightning didn’t take long to name a new captain for the next wave of their franchise. That title belongs to Victor Hedman when Tampa Bay named the blueliner the 11th…

Maple Leafs Overcome Late Comeback By Lightning to Win 5-3
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The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped their second game to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, 5-3. A third-period comeback attempt made a sure win for Toronto into a nail-biter. However, the Maple Leafs’ second-period onslaught proved to be too much to overcome. From Forgone Conclusion to Neck-and-Neck The Maple Leafs struck first with a goal by Matthew Knies in the first period. Chris Tanev slapped the puck at the goalie, and Knies tipped it past Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy up front to get the early lead. The score would remain 1-0 after the first period. Eight minutes into the second…

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Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Lightning – 11/25/24
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The Colorado Avalanche 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. AVALANCHE (12-9-0) at LIGHTNING (10-7-2) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, ALT2, TVAS Avalanche projected lineup Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Jonathan DrouinValeri Nichushkin — Casey Mittelstadt…

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Lightning – 11/24/24
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The Colorado Avalanche 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. AVALANCHE (12-9-0) at LIGHTNING (10-7-2) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, ALT2, TVAS Avalanche projected lineup Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Jonathan DrouinValeri Nichushkin — Casey Mittelstadt…

 

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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.