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Lightning Likely Make ‘Take It Or Leave It’ Offer to Steven Stamkos

With the Tampa Bay Lightning officially out of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, the focus will shift to the status of captain Steven Stamkos. A pending UFA who hasn’t convinced the franchise to treat him like a priority and offer him an extension, Stamkos stayed on the bench after the Game 5 loss to Florida, taking in the sights and sounds.

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Lightning blast refs for ‘unfair’ calls that ended season

The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday, and Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not hold back on two goalie interference calls that went against them.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Full Press Hockey / 4 hours ago

Jon Cooper: “Steven Stamkos Belongs Here. We Know It. He Knows It”

With the Tampa Bay Lightning losing to the Florida Panthers in five games, there will be a lot of questions surrounding the future of Steven Stamkos with the Lightning.

Steven Stamkos News / FirstSportz / 6 hours ago

Has Steven Stamkos played in his final game for Lightning following first-round playoff loss against Panthers?

The Florida Panthers on Monday booked their place in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they knocked out the Tampa Bay Lightning. Following this loss in the Battle of Florida, questions are now being raised on whether this defeat was the last game of Steven Stamkos in a Lightning uniform.

Jon Cooper News / ESPN / 8 hours ago

Cooper, Lightning lament 'unfair' overturned goals

Two goals, overturned because of goaltender interference, were "clearly a turning point" on Monday night, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, as the Lightning saw their season end with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their first-round series.

Steven Stamkos News / ClutchPoints / 9 hours ago

Steven Stamkos’ Lightning return gets endorsement from head coach – ‘Bolt for life’

The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay fell to the Florida Panthers on Monday night in Game 5 to put the nail in their coffin.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Panthers Knock Out Lightning to Clinch Trip to Second Round

The Florida Panthers took down the Tampa Bay Lightning in game five, 6-1, to clinch a trip to the second round for the second consecutive season. They beat the Lightning in a playoff round for the first time – the Lightning had won the previous two.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / 8 hours ago

Panthers finish off Lightning in Game 5 rout

The Panthers beat the Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Monday night to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs.

NHL News / Raw Charge / 8 hours ago

Lightning’s season ends in 6-1 loss to the Panthers

Despite an overturned goal and a disallowed goal, the Tampa Bay Lightning entered the third period of Game Five down by just a goal. Unfortunately, they couldn’t find the equalizer and the Florida Panthers scored twice with Andrei Vasilevskiy in the net and then added two more-empty netters to win 6-1 and eliminate the Lightning from the playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Panthers advance by eliminating Florida rival Lightning

It's official. The Florida Panthers are the NHL's new Sunshine State champion.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe strikes first in Game 5

Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe wouldn't be denied on Florida's first goal of Game 5 against the Lightning.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

How to watch Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning (Game 5) for free in the US: 2024 NHL live stream, start time, and TV channel

Watch the Florida Panthers face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Round 1 in the 2023-24 NHL playoffs today, April 29, at 7:00 PM ET. The event will take place in the Amernat Bank Arena and here you can find information on how to watch it for free via live streaming.

NHL News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

NHL best bets: Stanley Cup playoff predictions and expert picks for 4/29

NHL betting expert Nick Martin of Action Network breaks down his NHL Playoffs best bets for tonight.

NHL bets: Two forward groups we expect to get in on some goals

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

NHL Predictions: April 29 w/ Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in.

NHL News / Action Network / April 28

NHL playoff bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 5 odds, preview, prediction for 4/29

Action Network hockey expert Carol Schram shares a prediction for Monday's NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

Panthers looking to put away Lightning on home ice

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / 21 minutes ago

NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 4 Recap | 04/27/2024

With their backs against the wall, the Tampa Bay Lightning showed up in a big way by letting the Florida Panthers know they weren’t going down without a fight.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Lightning double up on Panthers to avoid elimination

Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel each tallied twice, and the Lightning stayed alive in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a 6-3 win over the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 4 on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Longtime Lightning forward scores twice in possible home swan song

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos wouldn't look the same in any other uniform.

Key defenseman returns to Lightning 80 days after breaking leg

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Mikhail Sergachev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Lightning to activate defenseman ahead of must-win playoff game

Lightning to activate defenseman from LTIR ahead of must-win game vs. Panthers

He sustained a lower-body injury against the Blues on Dec. 19 that kept him out of game action through the All-Star break and sustained the freak double-break in his left leg while attempting to lay a hit on Rangers winger Alexis Lafrenière in his first game back.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / 13 hours ago