Topic - Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2004. The team is commonly referred to as the Bolts, and the nickname is used on their current third jersey. They play their home games at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. - Source: Wikipedia

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks with center Steven Stamkos (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) battle for the puck during the first period of Game 5 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

Steven Stamkos, Lightning both wants team’s career scoring leader to stay

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) and left wing Matthew Tkachuk, left, congratulate center Carter Verhaeghe (23) after Verhaeghe scored a goal during the third period of Game 5 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on a shot by Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

T.J. Oshie departs Capitals’ 5-3 win over Lightning with non-contact injury

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) is congratulated at the bench after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Paul and Motte score early, Lightning beat Sabres 3-1 for 5th straight win

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) splits the defense of Minnesota Wild's Jake Middleton, left, and Joel Eriksson Ek during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Nikita Kucherov reaches 500 assists as Lightning ease past Wild 7-3

By Erik Erlendsson - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets surround Nikolaj Ehlers (27) after he scored on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Nikolaj Ehlers scores as the Winnipeg Jets top the Tampa Bay Lightning

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21)- gets knocked down by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Paul scores with 1:13 to play as Lightning beat Golden Knights 5-4

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks' Brock Boeser (6) checks Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brock Boeser nets hat trick to tie for NHL goals lead and Canucks beat Lightning 4-1

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Colorado Avalanche center Ryan Johansen, right, shoots a goal as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot, left, pursues in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Johansen scores twice, Avalanche beat Lightning 4-1 for 4th straight win

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) celebrates after his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Hedman taps in late goal, Lightning edges Blackhawks 3-2 to end 3-game slide

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nikita Kucherov scores twice, Lightning beat Canucks 4-3 to end 3-game winless streak

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Matt Tomkins unsuccessfully reaches to block a shot from Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko as he scores during first period of an NHL hockey game, in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brady Tkachuk scores 2 again as Senators beat Lightning 5-2

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy pauses during a break in the second period of Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Toronto. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery. The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss first 2 months of season after back surgery

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) skates before Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos says he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract as players report for training camp. Stamkos' current $68 million, eight-year deals ends after the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press