Lightning confirm sale after NHL approves deal
The sale of a portion of the Tampa Bay Lightning has officially closed. The team announced the closure of the transaction on Thursday. It will go into effect immediately. The…
‘It’s been different’: Lightning settling into life after Stamkos
Jon Cooper always counted on seeing a familiar face at the start of training camp. The Tampa Bay Lightning head coach would blow his whistle and Steven Stamkos — captain,…
NHL Roundup: Lightning beat Devils to end two-game skid
NEWARK, N.J. — Brandon Hagel had three goals for his second career hat trick, Victor Hedman scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 8-5 on…
William Nylander powers Maple Leafs over Lightning with three-point night
TORONTO — William Nylander had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Monday night. Auston Matthews, Max Pacioretty and Matthew…
Lightning hand Canucks third straight loss in Milton-delayed home opener
TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov scored his fourth goal of the season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks in their hurricane-delayed home opener on Tuesday night. Kucherov…
What the Lightning lose in Steven Stamkos, gain in Jake Guentzel
A Steven Stamkos-sized shadow will loom over Jake Guentzel this season. The Tampa Bay Lightning chose Guentzel over their franchise icon, signing the former Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes forward…
Lightning legend Steven Stamkos pens letter about ‘heartbreaking’ departure
“I never thought I’d have to do one of these.” — Steven Stamkos, The Players’ Tribune The former Tampa Bay Lightning captain and newest member of the Nashville Predators took…
Stamkos says break up with Lightning ‘puzzling and strange’
Of all the names moving to new places on July 1, perhaps none are more shocking than Steven Stamkos leaving Tampa Bay and heading to Nashville. The first overall pick…
Utah, Lightning make splashy trades on second day of 2024 NHL draft
LAS VEGAS — On the eve of the first NHL Draft in Utah Hockey Club history, team owner and tech magnate Ryan Smith smiled when he made a confession. “I…
Lightning, Stamkos unable to reach agreement on new deal
The clock could be ticking on Steven Stamkos‘ time with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said the two sides have not been…