Lightning Must Utilize More Passing Plays Before Taking Shot Attempts Jack Pallotta | November 13, 2024 Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning’s early-season transition microstats with zone entries and zone exits, it’s fair to say the team has some work to do. Before the season, fans…
Lightning More Conservative on Zone Entries to Start Season Jack Pallotta | November 11, 2024 Advanced analytics and statistics in hockey have rapidly evolved over the past decade. Websites like EvolvingHockey have introduced player evaluation models such as WAR (Wins Above Replacement). Other sites like…
3 Takeaways From the Lightning’s 3-2 Loss Against the Blues Jack Pallotta | November 6, 2024 Following a three-game win streak, the Tampa Bay Lightning have now lost three straight on the road to Central Division opponents. While the Lightning faced two of the league’s powerhouses…
Tampa Bay Lightning Candidates for the 2026 Winter Olympics Harrison Smajovits | August 13, 2024 The Summer Olympics in Paris are now in the rearview mirror. Next time the Olympic torch is lit, it’ll be in Milan for the 2026 Winter Games. It will also…
Best Tampa Bay Lightning Goals of All Time Harrison Smajovits | August 4, 2024 One thing the Tampa Bay Lightning are not short on is iconic moments for the franchise. A perk of numerous deep playoff runs is that big moments happen along the…
Lightning Captain & Alternate Captain Candidates for 2024-25 Harrison Smajovits | July 29, 2024 With the departure of Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning will have to name a new captain for the first time in over a decade. For reference, the last time…
Lightning’s Brayden Point’s Elite Shooting Percentage Is Sustainable Jack Pallotta | July 24, 2024 Shooting percentage (SH%) is one of the most fascinating statistics in the NHL. The rate is dividing the shots on goal that go in the net by the total shots…
Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks Eugene Helfrick | June 25, 2024 Throughout his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Steve Yzerman found great success at the draft. Even if he struggled at times with first-round picks, his team of…
Today in Hockey History: June 17 Matthew Zator | June 17, 2024 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…
Lightning Start Strong to Defeat Panthers in Game 4 to Avoid Elimination Jim Bay | April 27, 2024 Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel scored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Saturday (April 27) to avoid being eliminated and forcing a Game…
Lightning Clinch Playoff Spot For 7th Straight Season Matthew Zator | April 5, 2024 Despite not playing a game today, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured their spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings…
Lightning Series Win Over Bruins Embodies Their 2023-24 Season Harrison Smajovits | March 28, 2024 With the season the Tampa Bay Lightning have had, this season-long outcome shouldn’t be the case. However, with a 3-1 win Wednesday night, they have won their season series over…