Champion Lightning ace final exam on ‘last day of school’
3 years, 5 months ago

Champion Lightning ace final exam on ‘last day of school’

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla — With the clock ticking on their time together, the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning talked about what they already knew was their last Stanley Cup run as a group. Coach Jon Cooper said it felt like “the last day of school” and the Lightning aced their final exam before inevitable changes break them apart. “This team, knowing that we’re probably not going to be together, this was the end of a special group for two years,” Cooper said. “I know the players don’t see that.” Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow, the 2020 trade deadline pickups who were so important in these two titles, are almost certainly gone as unrestricted free agents. “I can’t believe how he shuts the door in the biggest games of his career.” Tampa Bay may need Vasilevskiy to bring his peak playoff form to the regular season.

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Steven Stamkos wants to stay with Lightning, and team wants its career scoring leader to stay
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Steven Stamkos wants to stay with Lightning, and team wants its career scoring leader to stay

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos wants to hoist the Stanley Cup again with the Tampa Bay Lightning. And, general manager Julien BriseBois said the club definitely wants him back, adding he’s already spoken with Stamkos and the player’s agent to begin discussions in the aftermath of Tampa Bay’s loss to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the NHL …

It’s an all-Florida battle when the Panthers face the Lightning in Round 1
8 months ago

It’s an all-Florida battle when the Panthers face the Lightning in Round 1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice doesn’t need any reminders going into these playoffs of what games between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning mean to both teams. Florida led Tampa Bay 9-1 in the third period of a February game, and the Lightning skated hard all the way to the miserable end; Tampa Bay took a 4-0 lead midway …

Lightning confident they’re set up for continued success
2 years, 5 months ago

Lightning confident they’re set up for continued success

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, two championships and a strong — though ultimately unsuccessful — bid for a third. I’m trying to put on a brave face, but no one gets to the Stanley Cup Final not to win the Cup,” general manager Julien BriseBois said Tuesday. “You get to the Stanley Cup Final …

Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — So much for the notion that the Tampa Bay Lightning might be running out of gas against the speedy Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. If you manage the puck, it all takes off from there.” Game 4 is Wednesday night at Amalie Arena, with Colorado looking to move within one victory of its first Stanley …

Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Minutes after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime, Patrick Maroon scoffed at the idea that it was some sort of gut punch to the Tampa Bay Lightning. “It’s not about riding the wave of one game,” coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. And then for me, it’s just managing those momentum swings.” Tampa Bay is …

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Cup

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon wouldn’t have it any other way. Now that they’ve broken through to reach the Stanley Cup Final, naturally they need to beat the back -to- back defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning to win this core group’s first title. The Lightning are the first team since Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers from 1983-85 to reach the final in …

After lengthy layoff, Lightning getting ready for East final
2 years, 6 months ago

After lengthy layoff, Lightning getting ready for East final

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — More than a week off between playoff games can seem like an eternity for any team. “I guess the true answer comes depending on the next series, and how you play.” The defending champs, in the East final for the sixth time in eight years, feel they have the leadership and experience to handle the team’s longest …

Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in East finals
2 years, 7 months ago

Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in East finals

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jon Cooper had every reason to be confident the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning could keep their bid for a three-peat alive. “We’ve found a recipe that has obviously allowed us to go deep into the playoffs, and especially in the last 2 1/2 years now, and we want to keep it up,” captain …

Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning won the first two games of their playoff series with the Florida Panthers on the road last year. “To me, that’s what great goaltenders do and they give you a chance to win a hockey game and that’s what our guy did again tonight.” Nikita Kucherov and Corey Perry each had a goal …

The Armies: A very happy Brayden Point helps lead the Lightning to victory
2 years, 11 months ago

The Armies: A very happy Brayden Point helps lead the Lightning to victory

New York Times  

It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times. Best value for your dollar 3 straight games with a goal for #Canucks grind line — Jeff Paterson January 14, 2022 Highmore-Lammikko-Motte is the most feared line in hockey right now #Canucks — JT in the Wack 🏒🏌️‍♂️ January 14, 2022 Oddly enough, the one line that did …

Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay repeats as Cup champion
3 years, 5 months ago

Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay repeats as Cup champion

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Quieting the din inside Amalie Arena for just a moment, Gary Bettman looked over to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reached back into the dark days of the pandemic perhaps one last time. “It feels like things are normal.” Winning has become normal for the Lightning, who did so this time relying on their playoff MVP goaltender, …

NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning strike twice in a year to claim back-to-back Stanley Cup titles
3 years, 5 months ago

NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning strike twice in a year to claim back-to-back Stanley Cup titles

The Independent  

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Analysis: Lightning, fueled by losses, win another Cup title
3 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Lightning, fueled by losses, win another Cup title

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — When the Tampa Bay Lightning had their first chance to clinch the Stanley Cup championship in the 2020 playoff bubble, Jon Cooper recalls how he let his mind drift to what the celebration would be like. “That’s called channeling your energy in the wrong direction.” After missing their chance to sweep the Montreal Canadiens, Cooper and the …

Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT, avoid Stanley Cup sweep
3 years, 5 months ago

Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT, avoid Stanley Cup sweep

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson delivered in overtime, and Montreal killed Tampa Bay’s chance for a Stanley Cup sweep. “No hanging our heads but I liked a lot of things we did tonight.” Montreal became the first team to score in OT to avoid a sweep in the Stanley Cup Final since the Bruins did it in 1946 against the Canadiens, …

Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Andrei Vasilevskiy was at his best again with the Tampa Bay Lightning in position to close out a playoff series. Vasilevskiy posted his third straight shutout in a series-clinching victory, helping the Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round series in five games. Point’s power-play goal — which followed a huge …

‘Just win, baby’: Five reasons Lightning-Panthers series is still alive
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Just win, baby’: Five reasons Lightning-Panthers series is still alive

New York Times  

The Lightning had slowly navigated their way past the rubber rats and streamers that fell onto the ice late Monday night when the game’s No. “It’s still just hockey, right?” Knight might grab all the headlines — and deservedly so — but he’s not the only reason the defending Stanley Cup champions have to go back to Tampa and play …

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