Was this Lightning team really playoff-ready?:

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Oct 28

Lightning are out to show they’re better after their long break

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Lightning are out to show they’re better after their long break : After four days off between games, the team returns to action Thursday against Winnipeg.

Apr 30

Lightning are running out of explanations, and time: The team with award winners and Stanley Cup veterans is being kicked in the shins by a younger ...

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Apr 23

As rivalry with Canadiens grows, Lightning embrace role of bad guys : As their playoff series heads to the Bell Centre, the Bolts are taking accountability for ...

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Apr 20

Lightning may have to do without Charle-Edouard D’Astous in Game 2: Already down 1-0 to Montreal, Tampa Bay is expected to be without a key defenseman.

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Apr 19

Lightning’s Dominic James was determined to return for playoff opener: The 23-year-old center’s speed will give Tampa Bay a boost against a fast Montreal team.

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Apr 19

Lightning go into NHL playoffs with a new identity fueled by emotion: After losing in the first round the past three seasons, Tampa Bay has altered its DNA to ...

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Apr 01

Lightning’s point streak ends at 8 games with home loss to Canadiens: The Lightning can expect a lot of tight-checking games down the stretch as opponents are ...

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Mar 04

Lightning’s division lead narrows as they drop 3rd straight, to Wild: Tampa Bay’s all-time record in Minnesota falls to 3-14-2, and its lead over Buffalo in the ...

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Feb 26

Maple Leafs get trade-deadline clarity after loss to Lightning: Any chance GM Brad Treliving would try to add to his club hinged on Toronto quickly gaining more ...

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Dec 28 25

NHL fines Anton Lundell and Scott Sabourin after penalty-heavy game: The NHL has fined Florida's Anton Lundell and Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin for their actions ...

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Dec 19 25

Lightning drop their 4th straight home game, losing to Kings: Tampa Bay falls below .500 at Benchmark International Arena, which had been one of the most ...

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Here’s how the division-leading Lightning got their groove back: After a horrible start, Tampa Bay has climbed to the top of the Atlantic, finding a winning ...

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Nov 03 25

Lightning open trip with win in Utah, extend streak to 5 games: Tampa Bay holds a dangerous Mammoth offense in check and pulls out two points.

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Oct 02 25

To be the best, Lightning have to beat the best. Starting in state : After three straight first-round exits, two against the Panthers, the Lightning are looking ...

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May 14 25

Lightning’s Yanni Gourde would love to keep calling Tampa home: Injuries limited his ability to make a greater impact. Now, the team faces a tough call ...

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A look at Lightning-Panthers, Part 4. Does Tampa Bay have the edge?: The Sunshine State series has become a staple of the NHL postseason.