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Resiliency is Key as Bolts Look Ahead to Crucial Game 5
If there is one great takeaway from Sunday night's 3-2 comeback win against the Montreal Canadiens, it's that the Tampa Bay Lightning aren't lacking in heart, determination, and resiliency. Facing a two-goal deficit in a hostile environment, the Bolts found a way to win Game 4 at the Bell Centre and regain the advantage in the Eastern Conference First Round.

Mike Smith
Apr 295 min read


Where Were We? A Handful of Takeaways On Eve of Massive Game Five
A fired-up Brandon Hagel looks on in Game 2 of the Tampa Bay Lightning's series against the Montreal Canadiens. Photo Credit: Alyssa Shimko | Thunderstruck Sports A playoff series in the National Hockey League is more than just a best-of-seven decision. It's a battle of attrition. It's a fight to the bitter end. More than that, it's cinema. Like every good film, the Lightning vs. Canadiens first-round bout has been full of highs and lows. Heroes and villains. Playing the role
Riley Gillespie-Wilson
Apr 284 min read


The Tampa Bay Lightning: A Must-Win Game 4 Against the Montreal Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in a situation as they enter Sunday night's Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. Losing two of the three games, including one at home, has the team in a must-win situation tonight at the Bell Centre. With both teams evenly matched, Montreal has found a way to lead and control the series' tempo. But there is one thing that the Canadiens can't control that can help the Lightning claw back into the series:
The Lightning must find that d

Mike Smith
Apr 264 min read


Kartye Scores Twice, Rangers Down Lightning in Regular Season Finale
Tye Kartye had two goals and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the regular season finale, 4-2. Mika Zibanejad added a goal and an assist.
Oliver Bjorkstrand and Corey Perry both scored for the Lightning. The loss was their fourth in the last six games as the Lightning struggled to put together consistent play at the conclusion of the season.

Mike Smith
Apr 163 min read


Cirelli, Lightning Power Past Pittsburgh to Retake Atlantic Division Lead
Anthony Cirelli earned a hat trick, and Zemgus Girgensons scored the game-winning goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night, 6-3. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists.
The win placed the Lightning back in a tie for first place with the Buffalo Sabres in the very competitive Atlantic Division.

Mike Smith
Apr 34 min read


Montreal Halts Lightning Point Streak Behind Dobes' Strong Performance
Jakub Dobes stopped 36 of 37 shots he faced, including all 17 in the third period, to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night. Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and added an assist.

Mike Smith
Apr 13 min read


Gourde, Raddysh Lead Lightning Into Stadium Series Weekend With Win Over Jets
Yanni Gourde and Darren Raddysh both scored and added two assists on Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets, 4-1.

Mike Smith
Jan 303 min read
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