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Panthers Finish Lightning to Assume NHL Playoffs Path

1 week ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

The Florida Panthers seemed to always have the elixir for whatever Tampa Bay threw at them throughout their 4-1 domination of the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen posted a goal and three assists as Florida took a 6-3 win to clinch the series in Game 5 at Amalie Arena on Wednesday.
Panthers’ Defense Stalls Lightning in 2-0 Win

3 weeks ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA – An extreme hush draped Amalie Arena as the Florida Panthers maintained a 1-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning midway through the third period. Living through every shift was a test of will for the denizens who had hoped to see the Bolts draw even after the Game 1 loss. This lack of audibility changed when Florida forward Mackie Samokevich was assessed a two-minute roughing penalty at 8:33 in the third.
Matthew Tkachuk Returns; Leads Panthers to Game One win over Lightning

3 weeks ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA – Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk returned to the ice for the first time since early February and scored two power-play goals in the second period to lead the Cats to a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game One of the NHL Playoffs. Tkachuk sustained a lower-body injury in the 4 Nations Face Off in February and was sidelined throughout the latter part of the season.
Early Lightning Strikes Stop Panthers; Playoff Rematch on the Horizon

1 month ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA – Brayden Point scored his team-leading 42nd goal of the season and Nikita Kucherov posted a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning skated by the Florida Panthers, 5-1, in their home finale on Tuesday evening. While the Panthers were without six of their top seven scorers due to injuries, the Lightning took command quickly with three first-period goals by Point, Conor Geekie, and Anthony Cirelli posted a shorthanded goal at 18:09.
Offensive Fervor Lifts Bolts Over Sabres

1 month ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Lightning gave up two goals to the Buffalo Sabres in the last 22 seconds of the first period in the Bolts’ 7-4 dismissal of Buffalo on Sunday evening. The win ended four one-point losses in the last five games as the Lightning’s latest three defeats occurred in overtime. Tampa Bay immediately responded to this call to arms after forward Brandon Hagel found defenseman Ryan McDonough in front of the Buffalo net to tie the game at 3:02 in the second period.
Cirelli, Kucherov Hit Milestones to Lead Tampa Bay’s Rout of Penguins

1 month ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli scored two goals in his 500th career game while Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists as the Bolts struck for a 6-1 decision over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Lightning moved into fifth in the Eastern Conference where they are three points off of second place Carolina. Tampa Bay reasserted itself after back-to-back losses to Utah and Vegas ended their road trip.
Quick Strikes Allow Lightning to Vanquish Blue Jackets

2 months ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning scored a pair of goals by 1:37 of the first period, and center Jake Guentzel and defenseman Victor Hedman scored two goals each and Tampa controlled and defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 6-2, on Monday evening. Lightning forward Mitchell Chaffee redirected a shot from defenseman Emil Lilleberg for a 1-0 lead just thirty seconds into the contest.
Defensive Consistency Leads Lightning To Sixth Consecutive Win

2 months ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA – Edmonton Oilers centers Leon Daisaitl and Connor McDavid are the focal point of the team which has posted 3.26 goals per game as Edmonton and Tampa Bay are two of the best-scoring teams in the NHL. Tuesday evening, the Lightning asserted its defense once again and the Bolts took a 4-1 win that moved them into a fourth-place tie with the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference.
Hagel Sets Tone With Vasilevskiy’s Goaltending in Win Over Kraken

2 months ago | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA – Lightning forward Brandon Hagel scored the initial goal and added an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning returned from the two-week break with a convincing 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in Amalie Arena. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 36 of 37 shots to pace the Bolts to their fifth consecutive win. “A huge game by Vasy tonight,” said defenseman Ryan McDonough. “I liked our compete.
“Cool” Defines Lightning Win and Kucherov’s 600th Assist

Jan 21, 2025 | insidehockey.com | Kenneth Cross

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning scored three goals in the first 3:58 of the second period and Nikita Kucherov dished out two assists to equate 600, and the Bolts passed by the Detroit Red Wings, 5-1, on Saturday evening. Kucherov assisted Jake Guentzel’s power-play goal just 15 seconds into the second period and then his 600th assist came on a power-play goal from Darren Raddysh at the 15:06 mark of the second.