Buffalo forward Dylan Cozens scored two goals to give the Sabres a 2-1 lead at the 5:18 mark of the second period. Buffalo never trailed again in their 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Sabres’ season finale.
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Sens Top Lightning with Tkachuk Shootout Goal
While the Tampa Bay Lightning did pick up a point in the 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators via the shootout, the Bolts wondered how this game might have played out if they had been able to connect on the 5-on-3 early in the first period.
Stamkos’ 13th Career Hat Trick Paces Lightning Over Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay center Steven Stamkos recorded his 13th career hat trick and became the first player in Lightning history to score multiple goals in three consecutive games in leading the Bolts to a 5-2 decision over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening.
Cirelli Stays Hot, but Lightning Fall to Wings
TAMPA – Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away a shot from Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider, but Red Wings forward David Perron tended the lose puck. He drove his backhanded shot on the rebound by Vasilevskiy at 17:20 in the third period to give Detroit a late 3-2 lead in a hard-fought game.
Lightning Extend Streak, Take Down Bruins
The Tampa Bay Lightning dismissed the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins, 3-1, at Amalie Arena on Wednesday evening with consistency and a high level of play on both ends of the ice. The Lightning picked up points in the eighth consecutive game and that gave them 15 points and they are now in fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Lightning Rebound, Demolish Flyers 7-0
Motivation in sports is a tremendous intangible that not every coach can use and it works for him or her. Success and respect has to be two of the major qualities in this part of the acumen of any game.
Flames’ Quick Strikes in Second Take Down Lightning
Calgary Flames center Yegor Sharangovich scored two goals some 2:33 apart midway through the second period. Then, Jakob Pelletier added a third marker just 51 seconds after the second Sharangovich goal and the Flames dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-3, in Amalie Arena on Thursday evening.
Late Penalties Doom Lightning in OT Loss to Sabres
The Tampa Bay Lightning held a 2-1 lead over the Buffalo Sabres midway through the third period and the Bolts presumably were in position to nail two points and push themselves back toward the middle of the Eastern Conference playoffs standings.
Lightning Lose Third Straight to Caps
In the third period of Tampa Bay’s 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday evening, the Lightning shook off some of the week’s struggles and came from two goals down to tie the Capitals at 3-3 early in the third period. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.
Lightning Stall in Loss to Senators
The Tampa Bay Lightning have struggled with their level of play in their last two games which encompass a 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday evening which followed Saturday night’s 9-2 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Kucherov-Led First Line Melts Avalanche
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov scored two goals with an assist while center Steven Stamkos tied the game at 3-3 at 4:00 in the third period to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Amalie Arena Thursday evening.
Bolts Continue Climb, Take Down Coyotes
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning had a total mix of production from the normal veterans, but some recent members of the Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay's AAA affiliate, also helped in the Bolts' 6-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes in Amalie Arena on Thursday evening....
Power Play, Offensive Flow Give Lightning Fourth Straight Win
The Tampa Bay Lightning enjoyed a powerful offensive night as six different players scored a goal and the Lightning went 3-for-3 on the power play to stop the Minnesota Wild, 7-3, on Thursday evening.
Raddysh’s Overtime Goal Lifts Lightning Past Devils
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh took a pass from Nikita Kucherov and fired just inside the left circle as the Lightning survived another overtime battle with a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. Extra sessions were tough for the Lightning...
Paul’s Late Goal Lifts Lightning Over Vegas
After the Tampa Bay Lightning connected with goals four times in the second period, Vegas winger Jonathan Marchessault and Paul Cotter scored to tie the game at 4-4 at the 9:44 mark of the third period. Finding ways to win and bouncing back have been key nuances of the growth of the demeanor of the Lightning hockey since coach Jon Cooper took over the squad in late March of 2013. After the rebound by the Golden Knights, enter Tampa Bay winger Nick Paul.
Kucherov-Led Lightning Mute the Blues
Nikita Kucherov scored his 21st and 22nd goals of the season and Andrei Vasilevskiy turned away 28 of 29 St. Louis shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised to a 6-1 win over the Blues in Amalie Arena on Tuesday evening.
Vasilevskiy Perfect as Lightning Rebound
TAMPA – Lightning defender Victor Hedman’s successful and intensive professional career saw him record his 1,000th game and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from a tough loss to Dallas on Saturday by defeating the Stars, 4-0, in the rematch at Amalie Arena on Monday evening.
Lightning Mistakes Costly in Loss to Penguins
TAMPA – Tampa Bay led Pittsburgh 2-0 after one period Thursday night, but the inability to carry over one of the most solid periods of the season cost the Lightning as the Penguins used two goals in the second and third periods to eclipse the Lightning 4-2.
Lightning Close With a Flourish to Strike Oilers
The Tampa Bay Lightning either trailed or were even for two and a half periods of their 6-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. However, Steven Stamkos and Luke Glendening scored 39 seconds apart in the third period and the Lightning took a 5-4 advantage at 9:53 and finished off Edmonton, 6-4. Nikita Kucherov led Tampa Bay with two goals and an assist while Mikhail Sergachev and Steven Stamkos each had a goal and an assist.
Blackhawks Ground Lightning Behind Bedard
The Tampa Bay Lightning have consistently been able to start games in command of their opponents this season which has been a consistent effort to procure a win or gain at least a point in overtime. However, the Chicago Blackhawks and 18-year-old rookie Connor Bedard had other plans for Thursday night’s script at Amalie Arena.
Lightning Rally Falls Short in Overtime Loss to Kraken
The by-product of tough overtimes once again beset the Tampa Bay Lightning as Seattle’s Jared McCann scored on a power play goal from behind the slot at 2:53 to give the Kraken a 4-3 overtime win in Amalie Arena Monday evening.
Lightning Reel in Sharks
The Tampa Bay Lightning began Thursday evening’s 6-0 win over the San Jose Sharks with a quick start as center Brayden Point and forward Mikey Eyssimont scored in the first six minutes to build a solid advantage over the NHL’s lone winless team.
Lightning, Johannson Shut Out Hurricanes
Tampa Bay goalie Jonas Johansson dealt his first shutout of the season as the Lightning added a goal in each period to turn back the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, in Amalie Arena on Tuesday evening.
Late Rally Lifts Maple Leafs Past Lightning
TAMPA – Toronto forward Matthew Knies scored two goals within 2:22 in the latter part of the third period and John Tavares scored the game-winner at 4:05 in overtime as the Maple Leafs rallied for a 4-3 OT win in Amalie Arena on Saturday evening.
Kucherov Propels Lightning Past Canucks
Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of goals to break a 2-2 tie and lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Amalie Arena Thursday evening.
Kucherov, Paul Lift Lightning Past Predators
Venerable Tampa Bay right winger Nikita Kucherov scored two goals and Lightning defenseman Nick Paul met him with a pair of third-period scores as the Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Nashville Predators, 5-3, on the opening night for both teams.
Lightning Bedevils New Jersey behind Cirelli’s Game-Winner
TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Lightning are long noted for consistency of being positioned to make the kill or the goal needed to stoke another victory in the 'W" column. That's when Lightning center Anthony Cirelli came to the dance when he pushed in a puck off of a pass by...
Kucherov Returns in Dramatic Form as Lightning Extinguish Flames
TAMPA - For two consecutive seasons, Nikita Kucherov has gone down for months and been unavailable and when he came back, he provided the same wizardry with the puck that he would have if he had been skating through those injured periods. Kucherov delivered two...
Rangers Take 4-3 Shootout Win Over Limited Lightning
TAMPA - Mika Zibanejad punched in the third New York Rangers shot of Friday night's shootout to lift the Rangers to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. The goal came at the hands of Lightning backup goalie Brian Elliott, who had only been slated...
Stamkos, Hedman key Lightning over Senators
TAMPA - Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos have had to take more aggressive roles with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season with the addition of new players and the loss of depth in the third and fourth lines. The Lightning took a 2-1 win over Ottawa on Thursday night as...
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