The next-to-impossible may happen — Florida could have a National Hockey League franchise before it has major league baseball. The NHL seriously wants to play in Florida as early as the 1992-93 season. “It’s important to spread our base,” Washington Capitals owner Abe Pollin said. “I’m all for a Florida franchise.” So is NHL President …
This Day In Hockey History-May 27, 2011-Bruins Beat Lightning in Game 7, Advance to Stanley Cup
BOSTON – Vezina Trophy finalist Tim Thomas stopped every shot and gave the Boston Bruins a chance for the big est prize of all – the Stanley Cup. Forget their 20-year absence from the finals. Don’t talk about their epic playoff collapse of last season. And certainly don’t men -tion their powerless power play. None …
This Day In Hockey History-May 25, 2004-Tampa Bay Lightning Have Come A Long Way
TAMPA — They’ve come a long way, these Tampa Bay Lightning. They’ve been through Thicke and thin — mostly thin. They’ve gone from playing in a barn to playing in a palace — er, Forum. And most importantly, they’ve graduated from Dukes to Lords. Not sure what we’re talking about? Hang in there. We’re about …
This Day In Hockey History-April 29, 2009-Stamkos scores twice, makes big impression at IIHF
Ottawa Citizen Canwest News ServiceZURICH-KLOTEN, SWITZERLAND The grand old Czech, when he was done trying to beat the Canadians, stood up and praised the Canadians. In particular, Jaromir Jagr was impressed by an NHL rookie by the name of Steven Stamkos—a player Jagr missed this season because Jagr was with Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey …
This Day In Hockey History-March 29, 2018-David Pastrnak Gets a Gordie Howe Hat Trick
This Day In Hockey History-March 5, 2014-Martin St. Louis, Callahan Swap Teams
Surprise deal moves Callahan for St. Louis ASSOCIATED PRESSIn a surprising move just hours before the trade deadline, the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning pulled off a major deal Wednesday, swapping captains Ryan Callahan and Martin St. Louis in a blockbuster. The Rangers had been trying to sign Callahan, who can become an …
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This Day In Hockey History-March 4, 2017-Tampa Bay Lightning VS Buffalo Sabres Highlights
LIGHTNING 2, SABRES 1, (SO): Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov scored in a shootout and the Lightning defeated Buffalo. Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and Robin Lehner made 31 saves for Buffalo, which has lost four of five and all three meetings with Tampa Bay this season.
This Day In Hockey History-March 4, 2009-Bruins Pick Up Recchi
Bruins make splash at trade deadline Boston acquires Recchi, Montador BY JIMMY GOLENTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON — The Bruins added two pieces for their playoff push without giving any- NHL thing up from the roster that came into deadline day tied for the best record in the NHL. The Bruins acquired Mark Recchi and defenseman …
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This Day In Hockey History-March 3, 2015-Rookie Vasilevskiy Earns 1st NHL Shutout
ASSOCIATED PRESS Tampa Bay rookie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves in his first NHL shutout, and the Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 on Tuesday night. Steven Stamkos opened the scoring late in the first period, snapping a wrist shot past former teammate Anders Lindback. Ryan Callahan and Victor Hedman added power-play goals 1:36 apart …
This Day In Hockey History-February 28, 2019-Bruins Score 3 Goals in Less Than 3 Minutes Against Tampa
The Boston Bruins scored three times in less than three minutes in 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay, ending the Lightning’s franchise-best 10-game winning streak. Jake DeBrusk, Noel Acciari, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand had the Bruins goals. Boston had won nine of their last 10 games and earned at least one point in 15 straight. …