Posts Tagged ‘Nikita Kucherov’
Four (goals) in the Third Gives the Lightning Two (points)
Tampa, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning home opener is against what’s becoming a growing rival in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Red Wings. Last year the Lightning and the Wings faced off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Bolts knocked them out in five games. Making his NHL debut tonight for […]
LIGHTNING ISSUE QUALIFYING OFFERS TO SEVEN PLAYERS
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have issued qualifying offers to seven players today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Below is a list of players receiving qualifying offers: Pos. Player C Yanni Gourde G Kristers Gudlevskis C Alex Killorn RW Nikita Kucherov […]
Pittsburgh owns the Lightning
This was game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in the NHL. The Bolts won one game 1 and lost game 2 in Pittsburgh. Prior to dropping game 2, the Bolts had won all four match-ups (regular season and the playoffs) against Pittsburgh. Back home in Tampa the Lightning have an advantage and an infectious […]
Lightning appear focused and loose ahead of Eastern Conference Final series against the Pittsburgh Penguins
11:00 A.M. – The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice this morning for a one hour practice session at the Brandon Ice Sports Forum. The Eastern Conference Final match-up has been set and the Bolts can now focus on the Penguins and work on getting back into the Stanley Cup Final. As the players took […]
“Hedman”ing to Conference Finals
The New York Islanders entered the “Oil Can” this afternoon with their backs against the proverbial wall. A win by the Tampa Bay Lightning would propel them into the Eastern Conference Finals. Victor Hedman would assure that happened. The Lightning commit a penalty just ten seconds in and the the penalty kill was on point […]
Rockem Sockem Game 1 goes to Tampa
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings meet for the second consecutive year in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last year the Lightning came back to win the series in seven after losing game one at the “Oil Can.” This year would be a different start for Tampa. A game that […]
The Devil’s in the Details – Bolts Close it on Fan Appreciation Night
This is the second of three meetings tonight between the Lightning and the Devils, the teams will play in New Jersey Thursday April 7th. The last meeting was at the Prudential Center, Tampa Bay shut out New Jersey 4-0. Ben Bishop had 21 saves. This was the last regular season home game here at 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa, […]
J.J. & J.J. lead Cats into First
Jussi Jokinen and Jaromir Jagr had a goal and a assist each to propel the Florida Panthers into the Atlantic Division. Andrei Vasilevskiy got the start in goal for Tampa tonight giving Ben Bishop a rest. The Lightning are currently on the third game of a six game home-stand. Saturday, April 2nd will be their final regular […]
Lightning take the Lead in the Atlantic
The last time the Islanders and Lightning met the New York clan rallied from behind to win the game 3-2. The Tampa Bay Lightning came into tonight’s game in second place in the Atlantic Division, two points behind the Florida Panthers. The Lightning won the first face-off, compliments of Cedric Paquette. They gained possession, but […]
And in 10 Seconds… Bruins and Lightning Tied for First
If the Lightning and the Bruins meet again this year it will have to be in the playoffs because tonight was the final meeting in regular season. The Bruins came in just one point behind the Lightning in the Atlantic Division with 81 points. It was a pretty uneventful first period scoring wise, a lot of pushing, […]
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