Tampa Bay took steps forward in many ways this season. Its play against division opponents was not one of them.

the captain’s pride served the Lightning well. Steven Stamkos helped create — and enforce — a certain standard in the Tampa Bay locker room. He was the conduit between the coaching staff and ...

The captain of two Stanley Cup championship teams in Tampa Bay, Stamkos is used to winning ... the expectations aren't there," said Stamkos, who was chosen first overall by the Lightning in the 2008 ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning's season came to an end with their first-round series loss to the Florida Panthers. Now, the Lightning are already getting ready for next season, as they have made a new ...

TAMPA — For the longest time, the captain’s pride served the Lightning well. Steven Stamkos helped create — and enforce — a certain standard in the Tampa Bay locker room. He was the conduit between ...

The captain of two Stanley Cup championship teams in Tampa Bay, Stamkos is used ... aren't there," said Stamkos, who was chosen first overall by the Lightning in the 2008 NHL Draft.