Lightning Show Early Signs of Improvement Steven DiOssi | October 23, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning are just nine games into the 2017-18 NHL regular season but sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 7-1-1 record and 15 points. While there is…
Budaj’s a Necessity for the Lightning Eugene Helfrick | October 17, 2017 Backup goaltending is an important and often overlooked aspect of a team’s dynamic. When a team has a reliable backup, it allows them to spread the workload out just enough…
Lightning End Ovechkin’s Hot Streak Anthony Moukarzel | October 11, 2017 Coming off a 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers on October 7, the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back on Monday night with a 4-3 overtime win over the NHL’s leading…
Point Shines as Lightning Open Season Anthony Moukarzel | October 7, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning began their 25th season with a 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday night at Amalie Arena. The Lightning were determined to get off on…
3 Questions as Lightning Start New Season Steven DiOssi | October 6, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning begin their 25th season in franchise history Friday against the Florida Panthers, less than six months removed from falling one point short of a playoff berth.…
Mikhail Sergachev’s (Hopefully) Ready for Primetime Eugene Helfrick | October 4, 2017 With the new season fast approaching, an important and exciting roster question was answered by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mikhail Sergachev, the team’s biggest offseason acquisition, has made the Lightning’s…
Lightning Preseason Takeaways Anthony Moukarzel | October 3, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning closed out their preseason Saturday night after defeating the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime. The Lightning finished with a record of 3-4-0 in what was one…
Nikita Kucherov Geared Up For New Season Alessandro Seren Rosso | October 2, 2017 Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is not only one of the top NHL goalscorers, but also a very open person who has no fear in voicing his opinion, as…
Lightning Prospect Pool Gems Eugene Helfrick | September 30, 2017 While preseason hockey is often maligned, it does present a rare opportunity for teams to evaluate everyone at once. From franchise centermen to new draft picks, ice time is plentiful…
What Are the Lightning’s Expectations? Eugene Helfrick | September 21, 2017 At the start of each season, there is a belief that every team has a chance to win the Stanley Cup. It is impossible to predict what can happen over…
Lightning Training Camp Most Competitive in Years Anthony Moukarzel | September 20, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have the toughest training camp in a while. Not only is the team going to be pushed a little harder after missing the…
Stamkos Is a Man on a Mission Anthony Moukarzel | September 16, 2017 Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be looking to bounce back this season after tearing his lateral meniscus in a game against the Detroit Red Wings last November. This was a…