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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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John Gibson Picks Up 200th Win in Ducks’ Takedown of Lightning
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The Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice, 4-1. The Ducks have now won four of their last five. This is highlighted by longtime Ducks goalie John Gibson picking up his 200th career win. He joined legendary Mighty Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere as the second goalie in franchise history to reach the milestone. Meanwhile, the Lightning have now lost four straight and went winless on their three-game West Coast road trip. Three Ducks players had multi-point nights, led by Frank Vatrano with two goals and an assist for three points. This three-point night happens to come shortly…

Lightning Prospect Check-In: Gauthier, Halverson, Howard & More
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Welcome to the latest installment of the future Lightning prospect series. In this column, we take a look at the Tampa Bay Lightning prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re playing in Canadian juniors, the American Hockey League (AHL), Europe, Russia, or anywhere around the world. In this issue, we will take a look at two Lightning prospects who are participating in the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), a couple of players who are standing out in the American Hockey League for the Syracuse Crunch, and looking at how some prospects are doing with their respective college teams….

Projected Lineups for the Lightning vs Ducks – 1/5/25
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The Anaheim Ducks take on the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at the Honda Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (20-14-2) at DUCKS (16-18-4) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, Victory+, KCOP-13, SN360 Lightning projected lineup Jake Guentzel — Brayden Point — Nikita KucherovBrandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Conor GeekieMitchell Chaffee — Nick Paul — Michael EyssimontGage Goncalves — Luke Glendening — Zemgus Girgensons Victor Hedman — Darren RaddyshRyan McDonagh — Erik CernakEmil Lilleberg — Nick Perbix Jonas JohanssonAndrei Vasilevskiy Scratched: Cam Atkinson Injured: J.J. Moser (upper body) Status report Neither team held a morning skate. ……

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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.