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How The Lightning Power Play Let Them Down vs Panthers

Heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning operated as the league’s best power play (28.6%). With the Bolts outmatched at even strength against the Florida Panthers, capitalizing on special teams was critical to taking down the top seed in the Atlantic Division.

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Tampa Bay Lightning 2024 Potential Off-Season Trade Chips

The 2023-24 season is officially complete for the Tampa Bay Lightning. This past season, the Bolts experienced many milestones and some rough patches. Following the conclusion of round one against the Florida Panthers, the Lightning have decisions to make this summer.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL Rumors / 2 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Julien BriseBois Hopeful To Keep Steven Stamkos

The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in five games by their in-state rival, the Florida Panthers, in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the talk coming out of the series is about whether Steven Stamkos played his last game with the Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / 1 hour ago

“Nothing is off the table” – Julien BriseBois enters the summer with decisions to make

Even with a slight bump in salary cap space and no pending restricted free agents that will need huge raises, it’s going to be another tough offseason for Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 16 hours ago

Lightning have started extension talks with a pair of stars

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay after it was announced in training camp that there wouldn’t be any extension discussions during the season.

Panthers advance by eliminating Florida rival Lightning

Steven Stamkos covets return to Tampa Bay for 17th season

Lightning HC's controversial comment caused him more pain than series defeat

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / 18 hours ago

The Tampa Bay Lightning release injury information

One of the weirdly anticipated steps of the offseason for any team that has exited the playoff race is the releasing of the injury report. After months of vague descriptions of injuries and timelines, teams usually announce exactly was ailing their players.

Steven Stamkos News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Steven Stamkos covets return to Tampa Bay for 17th season

Steven Stamkos has spent all 16 of his NHL seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and he's highly interested in continuing the relationship. Stamkos, 34, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / 49 minutes ago

Lightning HC's controversial comment caused him more pain than series defeat

Lightning HC Jon Cooper said on Wednesday that his controversial comment 'pained [him]' more than series loss vs. Panthers.

Lightning reportedly extend HC Jon Cooper

Watch: Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe strikes first in Game 5

Panthers advance by eliminating Florida rival Lightning

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Steven Stamkos News / Full Press Hockey / 17 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Steven Stamkos is a Priority for the Lightning

With their season over, all eyes will turn to the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s decision regarding Steven Stamkos. The narrative in Game 5 against the Florida Panthers was straightforward: did Stamkos play his last game with the Lightning?

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30