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June 16, 2021

Kucherov shines, Lightning beat Islanders 4-2 in Game 2

The Tampa Bay Lightning are running out of superlatives to describe the playmaking ability of NHL playoff scoring leader Nikita Kucherov.

June 15, 2021

Lightning benefit from exploiting cap loophole with Kucherov

Nikita Kucherov would have much rather ground through the season with his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates than sit out all 56 games while recovering from hip surgery.

June 14, 2021

On Point: Center fuels Lightning bid to Cup title repeat bid

Brayden Point isn’t the biggest name among stars in the NHL playoffs, though it is difficult to imagine the Tampa Bay Lightning being where they are without him shining so bright.

June 13, 2021

Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1

Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves and the New York Islanders got goals from Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock to beat the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup semifinals.

June 12, 2021

Islanders-Lightning, Knights-Canadiens in uncertain final 4

If the teams left in the NHL playoffs are sick and tired of facing the same opponents over and over, they are in luck in the semifinals.

June 9, 2021

Stone scores early in OT, Knights beat Avs 3-2 in Game 5

Mark Stone blocked a shot on the defensive end and by the time he spun around, a pass was waiting for him with nothing but clear sailing ahead.

June 8, 2021

Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals

Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy controlled the crease, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round playoff series in five games.

June 6, 2021

Kucherov, Stamkos shine, lift Lightning over Hurricanes 6-4

Just when it seemed the game might be slipping away, Nikita Kucherov asserted himself for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

June 4, 2021

Staal scores in OT, Hurricanes beat Lightning in Game 3

Jordan Staal scored on a power play at 5:57 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night in Game 3 of the second-round series.

June 2, 2021

Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series lead

Andrei Vasilevskiy has spent two games turning nearly every shot away for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A couple more, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions could be headed to the next round.