Vinny Lecavalier’s Legacy With the Lightning Eugene Helfrick | April 21, 2021 As time marches forward, we are now approaching the four-year anniversary of former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier announcing his retirement from the NHL. He played in 1,212 games,…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s 50-Goal Scorers THW Archives | February 24, 2021 Scoring 50 goals in an NHL season is an incredible milestone, one that doesn’t happen often in a team’s history. It’s a feat that even the teams that have been…
Lightning’s Top-10 Goal Scorers All-Time Eugene Helfrick | October 4, 2020 Whenever a new franchise enters the NHL, you never know what that teams’ identity will become. While some teams never develop a single trait that defines them, others seemingly double…
Philadelphia Flyers’ Forgotten Ones Nathan Moser | July 25, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers have quite a list of household names. Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, Eric Lindros, Mark Howe, and Bernie Parent are just some of the names that have donned…
Today in Hockey History: June 27 Greg Boysen | June 27, 2020 A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the Sunshine State getting a crack at the top pick. Also, the NHL…
Lightning All-Decade Team: Offense Eugene Helfrick | April 1, 2020 Throughout their early history, the Tampa Bay Lightning found success as an offensively driven team. Even when their defense and goaltending struggled with consistency, the Lightning could put enough points…
Lightning’s Kucherov Still Has More to Prove Ryan Szporer | March 7, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov’s record-tying night, when he matched Vincent Lecavalier’s 108 points on the season, should still leave fans wanting. Namely more. Kucherov Does It All for…
Best Forwards in Lightning History Eugene Helfrick | April 17, 2018 The one consistent throughout the Tampa Bay Lightning’s history is their affinity for having star forwards on their roster. Over the course of 25 years, the franchise built themselves around the…
Lightning Honoring Tampa’s Hockey Hero Lecavalier Eugene Helfrick | February 6, 2018 On Feb. 10, the Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to retire former captain and longtime face of the franchise Vincent Lecavalier’s No. 4 jersey. Lecavalier will join his friend and…
The Best NHL Playoff Series of the 2000s Cam Charron | September 27, 2017 Originally published in June, 2010, THW takes a look back at the very best NHL playoff series of the past decade, from 2000-2010. Series #10 – 2006 Stanley Cup Finals…
Kucherov Putting Himself in Rare Company Luke Johnson | March 24, 2017 Last night’s 6-3 win against the Boston Bruins was a big one for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Trailing those same Bruins by five points for the final wild card spot, the Lightning were…
Lightning to Honor Martin St. Louis Dan Herrejon | January 13, 2017 On Friday night, prior to their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Tampa Bay Lightning will retire and raise the first number in franchise history. Despite his unceremonious departure…
