Tampa Bay Lightning News & Opinion

Lightning Streak: Who’s Going to Stop Them?

The Hockey Writers | January 5, 2019

December has come and gone, with the Tampa Bay Lightning rolling right along. They haven’t lost a game in regulation time in over a month, since Nov. 27 versus the…

Lightning Rookies Making an Immediate Impact

Eugene Helfrick | January 5, 2019

A major focus of former Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman was to keep a constant flow of young, high-talent players available in the AHL so they could compete…

Lightning Bury Kings for Seventh Straight

The Canadian Press | January 4, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning kept steamrolling along, beating the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.
The NHL-leading Lightning have earned at least one po…

Lightning Down Ducks – Unbeaten in December

The Canadian Press | January 1, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brayden Point scored 35 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning finished December unbeaten with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.
The Lightning — who have won six straight — went 12-0-1 in December and ar…

Lightning’s 2018 Is a Year to Remember

Eugene Helfrick | December 30, 2018

And just like that, 2018 has come and gone. While the new year is more of a formality in the NHL, the 2018 calendar year has been one of the most active…

Lightning Beat Habs on Erne’s Late Tally

The Canadian Press | December 30, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — Adam Erne scored twice in the third period, including the go-ahead goal with 1:02 left, and the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to 14 games with a 6-5 victory Saturday night over the Montreal Canadiens.
After t…

Lightning Zap Flyers on Killorn’s OT Winner

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Killorn scored 18 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning, after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period, extended their point streak to 13 games Thursday night with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Steven Stam…

Lightning Weekly Flash: Blown Leads, Comebacks & Stamkos Milestone

The Hockey Writers | December 27, 2018

With the Christmas break coming to a close, the Tampa Bay Lightning are rolling right along. Despite showing a few cracks in their game last week, they have a fairly…

Lightning Are Primed for a Deep Playoff Run

Eugene Helfrick | December 26, 2018

Heading into Christmas break, the Tampa Bay Lightning were the best team in the NHL. With 58 points in 37 games, they stand six points ahead of their closest competition,…

Lightning Bury Oilers on Kucherov’s 5-Point Night

The Canadian Press | December 23, 2018

EDMONTON — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and four assists while Steven Stamkos and Tyler Johnson each scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their point streak to 12 games with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturd…

THW Podcast – Ep. 3: Lightning, Penguins, and NHL Officiating with Kerry Fraser One-on-One

Jim Parsons | December 20, 2018

On the third episode of the Hockey Writers Podcast, my made quick stops in Pittsburgh to chat with Shane Darrow and Tampa Bay to talk with Eugene Helfrick but the…

Lightning Top Canucks – Kucherov Reaches 50 Points

The Canadian Press | December 19, 2018

VANCOUVER — Nikita Kucherov scored and added an assist to earn his 50th point of the season to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.
A feisty Canucks squad kept pace with the Lightning in a heat…