Kucherov’s return could jolt Lightning-Hurricanes series
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have followed a Stanley Cup title run by winning a playoff series while getting one of their...
Hall of a trade: Deadline acquisitions are difference-makers
Just when the New York Islanders got finished with Jeff Carter lighting it up against them with Pittsburgh, they face another significant trade deadline...
Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 4-0 to advance
TAMPA, Fla. — Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the...
Defending champion Lightning, Islanders advance to 2nd round
TAMPA, Fla. — Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the...
Vasilevskiy stands tall as Lightning advance past Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning know they count on Andrei Vasilevskiy.
With...
Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debut.
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Series now even, Islanders aim to keep Crosby, Pens in check
PITTSBURGH — The top line of Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust served as the lone constant for the Pittsburgh Penguins during an...
Killorn, Kucherov pace Lightning’s 6-2 rout of Panthers
TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Killorn scored a pair of second-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded from its first postseason loss to rout...
Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5
TAMPA, Fla. — Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5...
Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 for 2-1 series lead
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brandon Tanev broke a tie with 3:36 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Thursday night...

