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Scheifele scores on power play with 1.6 seconds left to lift Jets past Lightning, 4-3 • Nov. 8, 2026, 9:27 PM ET (AP)
Ilya Mikheyev scores twice and Lightning beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to improve to 8-0 at home • Nov. 5, 2026, 9:56 PM ET (AP)
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication • Nov. 2, 2026, 4:28 PM ET (AP)
Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says • Oct. 30, 2026, 9:34 PM ET (AP)

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Awards And Honors Stanley Cup (2020) • Stanley Cup (2004)
Date 1992 - present
Headquarters Tampa
Areas Of Involvement ice hockey
Related People Steve Yzerman

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Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning, wearing number 91 in a blue jersey, skates with the puck ahead of Montreal Canadiens players during the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final.
Manon Rheaume, goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning, wearing full goalie gear and mask, stands in front of the net during an NHL preseason game.
Goalie Manon Rheaume, wearing number 33 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, stands on the ice in full gear before an NHL preseason game.
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