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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.

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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 / 2 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?

NHL News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Lightning most to blame for series loss to Panthers

For the second time in three years, hockey fans in the Sunshine State witnessed a postseason showdown between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers.

Jon Cooper News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Lightning reportedly extend HC Jon Cooper

The Lightning have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a one-year extension. He’ll remain in Tampa through the 2025-26 campaign.

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Jon Cooper News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Jon Cooper’s Post-Elimination Presser Ruffles Some Feathers

Jon Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night, being shown the door in five games only by their home-state rivals, the Florida Panthers.

Steven Stamkos News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Canadiens Have Bigger Storms to Chase than Lightning’s Stamkos as UFA

As playoff eliminations pile up and free agency draws closer, it’s easy for teams and their fans to get their heads stuck in clouds, playing “what if?” However, Montreal Canadiens fans really don’t need to run their imaginations too wild at the notion of the Habs signing Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos.

Steven Stamkos News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

Stamkos’ Playoff Performance Leaves Lightning With Difficult Decision

After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff ouster at the hands of the Florida Panthers, much of the post-game conversation centered around the status of their captain, Steven Stamkos.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / 2 hours ago

Lightning Round: Welcome to the offseason

Alright. We’ve officially hit the offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sadly, it came in April instead of June, and there are way too many teams still playing, but that’s the world we’re in.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 11 hours ago

Lightning assign three players to AHL after getting eliminated in playoffs

The moves come one day after the Lightning were eliminated from the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Florida Panthers.

Panthers advance by eliminating Florida rival Lightning

End of an Era if Steven Stamkos Played Final Game with Lightning

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Panthers advance by eliminating Florida rival Lightning

It's official. The Florida Panthers are the NHL's new Sunshine State champion.

Watch: Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe strikes first in Game 5

Stars tie series with another road win over Golden Knights

Kraken fire HC Dave Hakstol

NHL futures: Should you bet on a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe strikes first in Game 5

Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe wouldn't be denied on Florida's first goal of Game 5 against the Lightning.

NHL announces 2024 Vezina Trophy finalists

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NHL News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

NHL best bets: Stanley Cup playoff predictions and expert picks for 4/29

NHL betting expert Nick Martin of Action Network breaks down his NHL Playoffs best bets for tonight.

NHL bets: Two forward groups we expect to get in on some goals

NHL playoff bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

NHL Predictions: April 29 w/ Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in.

NHL News / Action Network / April 28

NHL playoff bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

Action Network hockey expert Carol Schram shares a prediction for Monday's NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

Panthers looking to put away Lightning on home ice

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / 14 minutes ago

NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 4 Recap | 04/27/2024

With their backs against the wall, the Tampa Bay Lightning showed up in a big way by letting the Florida Panthers know they weren’t going down without a fight.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 27

Lightning double up on Panthers to avoid elimination

Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel each tallied twice, and the Lightning stayed alive in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a 6-3 win over the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 4 on Saturday.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Lightning to activate defenseman ahead of must-win playoff game

Lightning to activate defenseman from LTIR ahead of must-win game vs. Panthers

He sustained a lower-body injury against the Blues on Dec. 19 that kept him out of game action through the All-Star break and sustained the freak double-break in his left leg while attempting to lay a hit on Rangers winger Alexis Lafrenière in his first game back.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 26