Morning After Thoughts will be an ongoing series throughout the playoffs where I can ramble on about the most recent Lightning playoff game. Sometimes it will be structured. Sometimes it will just be a stream of consciousness. Hopefully, I’ll be able to capture what many Lightning fans are thinking, but also provide some perspective after having time to adjust back to normal … [Read more...] about Morning After Thoughts: Shots On Goal Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Tampa Bay Lightning recall defensive prospect from Syracuse
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they had recalled defenseman Max Crozier from the Syracuse Crunch. The 24-year-old defenseman joined the team for practice and skated on a pairing with fellow rookie Emil Lilleberg. Fellow blueliner Nick Perbix was not on the ice for the workout due to “maintenance issues” according to the team. While Perbix did miss a shift in … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning recall defensive prospect from Syracuse
The Lightning come up short in Game One, lose 3-2 to Panthers
An early third period goal by old friend Carter Verhaeghe had the Tampa Bay Lightning chasing a one-goal deficit for most of the third period, and despite a late goal from Steven Stamkos, they couldn’t catch the Florida Panthers in Game One of the NHL playoffs. The Panthers used goals from Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, and Verhaeghe along with 17 saves, including three big … [Read more...] about The Lightning come up short in Game One, lose 3-2 to Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game 1 Preview: So it begins
Game #1 Time: 12:30 PM EST Location: Amerant Bank Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, BSFL, ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu Opponent’s Site: Litter Box Cats * Regular Season Stats Final record – 52-24-6 (2nd in the Atlantic Divisio) Leading scorer – Sam Reinhart: 57 goals, 37 assists, 94 points Leading Goaltender – Sergei Bobrovsky: 58 games, 36 wins, 17 losses, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV% Source … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game 1 Preview: So it begins
Nikita Kucherov adds another Art Ross Trophy to his collection
In the final game of the Lightning’s regular season, Nikita Kucherov posted another two-point night. His goal and assist (his 100th of the season) not only helped Tampa Bay defeat Toronto, but gave him a total of 144, a franchise record. It was also enough to secure the Art Ross Trophy, besting Nathan MacKinnon by four points. It’s not the first time Kucherov has found himself … [Read more...] about Nikita Kucherov adds another Art Ross Trophy to his collection