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Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup win adds them to list of Redeem Teams
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup. Just a year later than many experts expected. In defeating the Dallas Stars Monday, the Lightning redeemed one of the biggest upsets in recent sports history. Last season, Tampa Bay had the league’s best record. Winger Nikita Kucherov won the Ross, Lindsay and Hart awards. Andrei Vasilevskiy […]
Continue readingHow the Tampa Bay Lightning have short-circuited the Dallas Stars’ top line
Among the goal scorers were winger Nikita Kucherov, last season’s MVP; center Brayden Point, second to Kucherov in playoff scoring; and defenseman Victor Hedman, who had his fourth straight Norris Trophy nomination this season. Even Steven Stamkos, the center playing in his first game since February, scored a goal in less than three minutes of […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 4 takeaways: Controversial ending puts Tampa Bay Lightning one win away
Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday was a back-and-forth battle with no shortage of lead changes or thrilling moments. Ultimately, there was also no shortage of controversies in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 5-4 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. It gives the Lightning a commanding 3-1 lead, just one win away from […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 5 takeaways: Dallas Stars’ double-overtime win gives us a Game 6
There will be at least one more game in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. The Dallas Stars survived a furious onslaught from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Corey Perry scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to earn the 3-2 victory in Game 5. Miss any of the game? We’re here with the top takeaways […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: How Game 3 of Tampa Bay Lightning-Dallas Stars will be won
Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars look to reclaim the lead. To do that, they’ll need to stay out of the penalty box. Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until the Stanley Cup is handed out. More: What each eliminated team should prioritize this offseason to get better. Game 3: Tampa Bay […]
Continue readingThe keys to the rest of the Stanley Cup Final: Steven Stamkos, Tyler Seguin, more
Versteeg played 15 seasons of pro hockey and won two Stanley Cups, both with the Chicago Blackhawks, which gives him a unique perspective watching this year’s Stanley Cup Final between the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning. Versteeg shared the small details that a seasoned NHL vet notices watching the games — like Nikita Kucherov‘s […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 3 takeaways: Steven Stamkos return keys lopsided Tampa Bay Lightning victory
Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final saw the long-awaited return of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos. In true storybook fashion, Stamkos scored on his first shot (he skated only 2:47 for the game), and his team overwhelmed the Dallas Stars en route to a 5-2 victory. Tampa Bay now leads the series two […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Lightning’s Steven Stamkos inching closer to return against Dallas Stars
Coach Jon Cooper said Stamkos “is inching his way closer” but declined to specify whether he’d be available for Monday’s Game 2. “I guess there’s always a chance, but as of now, I don’t think so,” Cooper said. “But that’s why you’ve got to tune in and find out.” Stamkos has missed six-plus months since […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 2 takeaways: Tampa Bay Lightning charge out to lead, hold off late Dallas Stars rally
Miss any of the game? We’re here with the top takeaways as we look ahead to a pivotal Game 3 on Wednesday. More: Click here for the entire Stanley Cup Final schedule. Heard you like power plays: How about nine of them? The Tampa goalie was spotted a three-goal lead and then was asked to […]
Continue readingNikita Kucherov sets Tampa Bay Lightning’s single-playoffs points record
EDMONTON, Alberta — With a pair of first-period assists in Game 2, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov matched — then surpassed — Tampa Bay’s record for most points in a single postseason. With 28 points (six goals, 22 assists), Kucherov bettered Brad Richards’ franchise record, which was set during the team’s 2004 Stanley Cup […]
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