Lightning beat Flyers 5-2 to snap 5-game losing streak
March 8, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Killorn and Nikita Kucherov each had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Vasilevskiy makes 45 saves, Lightning beat Red Wings 3-0
February 26, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 45 saves for his 30th NHL shutout and the Tampa Bay Lightning cooled off the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Saturday night.
Nikita Kucherov reached 699 points with a goal and an assist, Brayden Point also had a goal and an assist and Alex Killorn added an empty-net goal to help the Lightning win for the second time in five games.
Lightning play the Sabres in division play
February 22, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (28-22-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup within the Atlantic Division Thursday.
Golden Knights play the Lightning on 4-game win streak
February 17, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (35-16-3, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (32-18-4, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights will try to extend a four-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ingram has 47 saves in 1st shutout, Coyotes beat Lightning
February 16, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller scored in the shootout, and Connor Ingram stopped 47 shots for his first career shutout as the Arizona Coyotes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Stamkos scores in SO, Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Avs
February 15, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Turns out, the deflections weren't just reserved for his gifted goaltender.
Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos did his best Andrei Vasilevskiy impression after the game by swiftly turning aside a question about how nice it was to get another revenge win over Colorado, the team that dethroned Tampa Bay last season in the Stanley Cup final.
Karlsson has goal and 2 assists, Sharks beat Capitals 4-1
February 12, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Erik Karlsson had a goal and two assists, Aaron Dell stopped all eight shots he faced in relief and the San Jose Sharks ended their road trip by beating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday.
Lightning’s Vasilevskiy ends shutout drought, beats Avs
February 10, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves to stop an 84-game regular-season shutout drought, Branon Hagel had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-0 on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay hosts Colorado following Point’s 2-goal performance
February 8, 2023 GMTColorado Avalanche (27-18-4, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (32-16-2, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Colorado Avalanche after Brayden Point scored two goals in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Meier scores 2nd goal in OT, Sharks beat Lightning 4-3
February 8, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Timo Meier scored his second goal of the game and 30th this season 2:19 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Sharks visit the Lightning after Couture’s 2-goal game
February 7, 2023 GMTSan Jose Sharks (15-25-11, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (32-16-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Lightning -283, Sharks +231; over/under is 6.5
Kings bring win streak into matchup with the Lightning
January 28, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Kings (28-17-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (31-15-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Lightning -215, Kings +177; over/under is 6
Hedman lifts Lightning over Bruins for 11th straight at home
January 27, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Victor Hedman scored the go-ahead goal with 6:31 remaining and the Tampa Bay Lightning tied a team record with their 11th straight home victory by defeating the NHL-best Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night.
Lightning host the Bruins after Perry’s 2-goal game
January 25, 2023 GMTBoston Bruins (38-5-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (30-15-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins after Corey Perry's two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Lightning's 4-2 win.
Stamkos, Perry lead Lightning to 4-2 win over Wild
January 25, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:38 remaining and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their 10th consecutive home game by defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Stamkos gets 500th goal in hat trick, Lightning beat Canucks
January 19, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 500th NHL goal and then added two more for a hat trick, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.
St. Louis faces Tampa Bay in a non-conference matchup
January 13, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (25-13-1, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (21-18-3, fourth in the Central Division)
St. Louis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Tampa Bay Lightning in a non-conference matchup.
Stamkos scores 499th goal, Lightning beat Canucks 5-4
January 13, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 499th goal on a 5-on-3 power play in the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Thursday night.
On the verge of becoming the 47th NHL player to reach 500 goals, Stamkos beat Collin Delia from the left circle to make it 5-2 at 5:30.
Lightning host the Canucks after Kucherov’s 2-goal game
January 11, 2023 GMTVancouver Canucks (17-20-3, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (25-13-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vancouver Canucks after Nikita Kucherov scored two goals in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kucherov has 4 points, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 6-3
January 11, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had two goals and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their eighth consecutive home game, 6-3 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay also got goals from Nick Paul, Vladislav Namestnikov, Brayden Point and Ross Colton.
Connor’s record 41st winner leads Jets past Lightning 4-2
January 7, 2023 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor set a franchise record with his 41st game-winning goal, scoring on a power play at 5:38 of the third lead as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday night.
Vasilevskiy helps Lightning beat Rangers in shootout
December 30, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 45 saves through overtime, Alex Killorn scored the winner in the sixth round of the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Killorn scores in 6th round of SO, Lightning top Rangers 2-1
December 30, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 45 saves through overtime, Alex Killorn scored the winner in the sixth round of the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Andrei Vasilevskiy earns 11th straight win over Canadiens
December 29, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves to beat Montreal for the 11th consecutive time, Brayden Point had two goals, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Canadiens 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Hagel scores twice as Tampa Bay routs Montreal 5-1
December 18, 2022 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Brandon Hagel had a three-point performance as the Tampa Bay Lightning began a four-game road trip with a decisive a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Hagel hit a milestone with his first goal when he reached the 100-point mark in the National Hockey League.
Point starts 3-goal third, Lightning beat Blue Jackets 4-1
December 16, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point extended his goal streak to five games, backup Brian Elliott made 24 saves in his seventh straight win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night.
Lightning score 3 goals 3:23 apart in 2nd, beat Kraken 6-2
December 14, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Corey Perry, Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored 3:23 apart in the second period, Nikita Kucherov had three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Predators look to keep win streak going, visit the Lightning
December 7, 2022 GMTNashville Predators (12-9-2, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (15-9-1, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Marner sets Maple Leafs points streak record in OT loss
December 4, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mitch Marner broke the Toronto points streak record at 19 games, scoring short-handed and power-play goals in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.
Maple Leafs take win streak into game against the Lightning
December 2, 2022 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (15-5-5, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (14-8-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs seek to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Philadelphia plays Tampa Bay after Hayes’ 2-goal showing
November 30, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7-6-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Kevin Hayes scored two goals in the Flyers' 3-1 win against the New York Islanders.
Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 6-5 in OT
November 29, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his second goal of the game 2:44 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 6-5 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
Brayden Point also had two goals, Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist, and Corey Perry also scored for the Lightning, who rallied from two goals down in the third period to force overtime.
Point has 2 goals, assist in Lightning’s 5-2 win over Blues
November 26, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Friday night.
Nikita Kucherov had three assists for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves in his 135th win in his 200th home game.
Lightning play the Blues following Paul’s 2-goal showing
November 24, 2022 GMTSt. Louis Blues (6-8-0, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Bruins visit the Lightning after Pastrnak’s 2-goal game
November 20, 2022 GMTBoston Bruins (14-2-0, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after David Pastrnak's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Bruins' 6-1 win.
Stamkos’ power-play goal in OT puts Lightning over Predators
November 20, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal in overtime to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night and extend their winning streak to a season-high four games.
Predators host the Lightning after Parssinen’s 2-goal game
November 18, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (7-8-1, fourth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Juuso Parssinen's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Predators' 5-4 win.
Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to 4-1 win over Flames
November 18, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 39 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night.
Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, and Philippe Myers also scored for the Lightning.
Lightning take on the Flames following overtime victory
November 16, 2022 GMTCalgary Flames (7-6-2, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (8-6-1, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Calgary Flames after the Lightning knocked off the Dallas Stars 5-4 in overtime.
Lightning host the Stars after Sergachev’s 2-goal game
November 14, 2022 GMTDallas Stars (9-5-1, second in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-6-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Dallas Stars after Mikhail Sergachev's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Lightning's 6-3 win.
Sergachev has 2 goals, 2 assists, Lightning beat Caps 6-3
November 14, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mikhail Sergachev had two goals and two assists during a four-goal first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Sunday night.
Sergachev is the first NHL defenseman to have a four-point period since Toronto's Morgan Rielly on Oct.
Capitals visit the Lightning after Milano’s 2-goal showing
November 12, 2022 GMTWashington Capitals (7-7-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-6-1, fifth in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Sonny Milano's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Capitals' 5-1 win.
Lightning visit the Capitals in Eastern Conference action
November 10, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (7-5-1, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (6-6-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference play.
Oilers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Lightning
November 8, 2022 GMTEdmonton Oilers (7-5-0, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (7-4-1, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Lightning -154, Oilers +130; over/under is 7
Kucherov posts goal, 3 assists as Lightning beat Sabres 5-3
November 6, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had an empty-net goal and three assists, Nick Perbix added his first NHL goal, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Saturday night.
Perbix, in his ninth career game, made it 4-3 on his shot from above the right circle off a pass from Kucherov with 4:55 to play.
Atlantic Division foes meet when Tampa Bay hosts Buffalo
November 5, 2022 GMTBuffalo Sabres (7-4-0, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (6-4-1, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Lightning -255, Sabres +208; over/under is 6.5
Aho scores in shootout as Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-3
November 4, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored in the sixth round of the shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night.
Brady Skjei, Seth Jarvis and Martin Necas scored in regulation for Carolina, which has won three straight — all in overtime or shootout.
Kucherov scores late in 3rd, Lightning beat Senators 4-3
November 2, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay went ahead to stay when Kucherov scored from the low right circle with 2:30 remaining off a cross-ice pass by Mikhail Sergachev.
Kucherov scores late in the third, Lightning beat Sharks 4-3
October 29, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov broke a tie with 56 seconds left and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Saturday.
Brandon Hagel set up Kucherov for a tap-in on a 2-on-1.
Hagel’s late power play goal sends Lightning past Ducks, 4-2
October 27, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:27 to play in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
Mikhail Sergachev and Nikita Kucherov scored early goals, Nicholas Paul added an empty-net goal and Victor Hedman had two assists in Tampa Bay's third win in four games.
Kings beat Lightning 4-2 to snap 10-game series skid
October 26, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabe Vilardi had a goal and an assist, Phillip Danault scored for the second straight game and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Blake Lizotte and Adrian Kempe both had a goal, Jonathan Quick made 24 saves and the Kings snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Lightning.
Point scores in OT, Lightning top Panthers 3-2
October 22, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point scored twice, including the game-winner on the power play 2:08 into overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Friday night.
The Lightning won it with Florida's Matthew Tkachuk in the box for slashing and boarding 39 seconds into overtime.
Flyers beat Lightning 3-2 for 3rd straight comeback victory
October 19, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carter Hart stopped 37 shots, Noah Cates scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period and Philadelphia beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 Tuesday night for the Flyers' third straight comeback win to open the season.
Friday Sports in Brief
June 25, 2022 GMTNHL
DENVER (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night in Game 5.
Ondrej Palat scored with 6:22 remaining and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots in front of a raucous crowd hoping to celebrate the Avalanche’s first championship in 21 years.
Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay
June 23, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (51-23-8, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (56-19-7, first in the Central Division)
Colorado’s Nazem Kadri back for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final
June 23, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche got a key player back with the return of center Nazem Kadri for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.
Kadri been out since injuring his thumb when he was boarded by Evander Kane in Game 3 of Colorado’s four-game sweep over the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final.
Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche
June 21, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — 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.
Turns out the team’s recipe for postseason success still works when the two-time defending champions incorporate all the ingredients.
Monday Sports in Brief
June 21, 2022 GMTNHL
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos, Pat Maroon and Ondrej Palat each had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Lightning bounce back, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3
June 21, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning's bid for a three-peat is alive and well.
With Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman and Andrei Vasilevskiy leading the way, the star-laden, two-time defending champions beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Tuesday’s Sports In Brief
June 8, 2022 GMTNHL
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored on a breakaway and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 33 saves, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning shut down the New York Rangers 4-1 and even the NHL’s Eastern Conference final at two games apiece.
Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 4 to even East final
June 8, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning delivered on a promise to play with a greater sense of urgency, storming back in the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers and keeping their bid for a third straight Stanley Cup title alive.
Palat scores late, Lightning beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 3
June 6, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Just when it appeared the New York Rangers might be ready to push Tampa Bay to the brink of elimination, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning showed they were nowhere near finished.
New York visits Tampa Bay with 2-0 series lead
June 4, 2022 GMTNew York Rangers (52-24-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (51-23-8, in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -171, Rangers +145; over/under is 5.5
Lightning up 3-0 in series, Panthers at brink of elimination
May 23, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored two goals and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to move to the brink of another trip to the Eastern Conference final on Sunday.
Lightning score late, beat Panthers 2-1 for 2-0 series lead
May 20, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Ross Colton scored with 3.8 seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night.
Colton scores late, Lightning beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 2
May 20, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — In four games over a pressure-filled week, the Tampa Bay Lightning have gone from the brink of playoff elimination to a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Ross Colton scored with 3.8 seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of their best-of-seven series on Thursday night.
Support cast guides Avs in Game 1 win, stars spark Lightning
May 18, 2022 GMTSometimes, your top players aren’t at their peak and you still win.
Exhibit A: Colorado defenseman and Norris Trophy finalist Cale Makar.
Lightning strike first against Panthers, win 4-1 in Game 1
May 18, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning won the first two games of their playoff series with the Florida Panthers on the road last year.
They're halfway to a repeat performance.
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Andrei Vasilevskiy remained red-hot with 34 saves and the Lightning topped the Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night.
Point scores in OT, Lightning-Maple Leafs head to Game 7
May 13, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning saved their season, keeping their bid for a three-peat alive.
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night, staving off elimination and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 in the first round playoff series between the Atlantic Division rivals.
Toronto tries to clinch over Tampa Bay in game 6
May 11, 2022 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (54-21-7, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (51-23-8, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -125, Maple Leafs +104; over/under is 6.5
Maple Leafs win 4-3, push Lightning to brink of elimination
May 11, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 left in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Tuesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Lightning strike early, beat Maple Leafs 7-3 to even series
May 9, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Talk about resilience.
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning haven't lost consecutive playoff games in nearly three years, rattling off 17 consecutive victories following a postseason loss since the start of their 2020 title run.
2-time defending champ Lightning pull even with Maple Leafs
May 5, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Victor Hedman had a goal and three assists for his first four-point playoff game and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series.
Hedman, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 5-3 to even series
May 5, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Victor Hedman had a goal and three assists for his first four-point playoff game and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series.
Stamkos and Tampa Bay take on New York
April 29, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (50-23-8, third in the Atlantic) vs. New York Islanders (37-34-10, fifth in the Metropolitan)
Elmont; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders +163, Lightning -195; over/under is 5.5
Tampa Bay visits Columbus after Stamkos’ 2-goal game
April 27, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (50-22-8, third in the Atlantic) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (36-37-7, sixth in the Metropolitan)
Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Tampa Bay visits the Columbus Blue Jackets after Steven Stamkos scored two goals in the Lightning's 4-1 victory against the Blue Jackets.
Stamkos has 1st 100-point season, Bolts top Blue Jackets 4-1
April 27, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos reached the 100-point mark for the first time in his NHL career by scoring two goals and assisting on two more, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Lightning take on the Blue Jackets, look for 4th straight victory
April 25, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (36-36-7, sixth in the Metropolitan) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (49-22-8, third in the Atlantic)
Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Tampa Bay will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Lightning take on Columbus.