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The Tampa Bay Lightning entered the playoffs in a nightmarish situation. Ben Bishop, their starting goaltender and (in my opinion) team MVP, was hurt. Even with home-ice advantage in the first round, the Montreal Canadiens had the upper hand when […]

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2014 NHL Playoffs Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens

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Kristers Gudlevskis Makes History, Shines In Huge Win For Tampa Bay Lightning

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With the NHL playoffs about a week away, most of the sports media is busy predicting who they think has the best chance of raising hockey’s most coveted trophy, the Stanley Cup, come June. You hear juggernauts like the Boston […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning’s Victory Overshadowed By Ben Bishop’s Injury




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Tampa Bay Lightning: Radko Gudas Deserves An “A” On His Chest

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk Scores Second Goal On Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Anders Lindback

Every team needs two solid goaltenders if they intend on being successful for a prolonged period of time. You can look at teams like the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils for prime examples of this two-headed monster mindset. Teams like the Tampa […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning: How to Handle Goalie Starts for Rest of Regular Season

Ben Bishop Stands Tall For Tampa Bay Lightning

While any team should strive to hold home-ice advantage in the playoffs, scenarios come around that could make away playoff games more attractive. This is the scenario the Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in. With little doubt that the Lightning will […]

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Steven Stamkos Loses Star Status With Martin St. Louis Departure

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Tampa Bay Lightning: Recent Struggles Are Cause For Concern

Ben Bishop Reacts To Calgary Flames Goal

From bad passes to turnovers and even an untimely penalty late, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked nothing like the team that turned in an inspired, playoff-clinching performance just 48 hours ago in Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to the struggling Calgary […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2014 Playoff Berth Extra Sweet Given Season’s Challenges

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off their first pointless game since March 6, losing 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings Sunday evening. It doesn’t matter much though, as they begin a season high-tying six game homestand Tuesday night against […]

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Playoff Hopes Looking Grim For Toronto Maple Leafs After Eighth Straight Loss

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Tampa Bay Lightning’s Ryan Callahan Proves His Worth

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Captain Steven Stamkos lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a much-needed win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in true Stamkos fashion: three goals on three shots — a natural hat trick by any hockey standard. The Maple […]

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Naming Steven Stamkos as Captain a Solid Move by Tampa Bay Lightning

Steven Stamkos Returns To Tampa Bay Lightning Lineup

This was supposed to be a day filled with joy for the Tampa Bay Lightning and their fans. Star center Steven Stamkos was back, on home ice no less, after missing 45 games with a fractured right tibia, and to […]

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Martin St. Louis Trade Sours What Should’ve Been a Great Day for Tampa Bay Lightning

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Steven Stamkos’ Return Comes At Opportune Time For Tampa Bay Lightning

Martin St Louis NHL Trade Deadline

Trade deadline day in the NHL always brings a lot of rumors and drama. It was announced this week that Tampa Bay Lightning captain Martin St. Louis has spoken with GM Steve Yzerman to request a trade. This comes after not […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning’s Inability to Hold Lead Could Prove Costly

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Martin St. Louis, Steve Yzerman Must Put Aside Differences For Good Of Tampa Bay Lightning

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Martin St. Louis Shows Why Tampa Bay Lightning Shouldn’t Trade Him