Andrei Vasilevskiy
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 27, 2022 02:26 AM EDT

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) is stopped by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Toronto, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs 5/14/2022

May. 16, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) is congratulated by Nikita Kucherov (86) after Point scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville Predators 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 10:51 PM EST

A shot by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, not shown, gets past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) for a goal in the second period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Lightning spoil Predators' outdoor debut in Nashville, 3-2

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 26, 2022 10:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos holds up the Stanley Cup as teammate defenseman Victor Hedman, right, looks on as they celebrate the teams Stanley Cup victory with a boat parade Monday, July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Lightning dent Stanley Cup after another Tampa boat parade

Jul. 12, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their series win over the Montreal Canadiens to clinch the Stanley Cup in Game 5 of the NHL hockey finals, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning 7/7/2021

Jul. 07, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

A Tampa Bay Lightning fan and a Montreal Canadiens fan react as they watch coverage of the end of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, outside the Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
'Champa Bay' celebrates third pro title in less than a year

By Fred Goodall Jul. 07, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

Florida Panthers center Noel Acciari (55) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) fall to the ice during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Monday, May 24, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers 5/24/2021

May. 24, 2021 10:54 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops the puck during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Monday, May 24, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Knight time: Rookie saves 36, Panthers top Lightning 4-1

By Tim Reynolds May. 24, 2021 10:51 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period in Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers 5/18/2021

May. 18, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period in Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2

By Tim Reynolds May. 18, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) exchanges words with the Florida Panthers bench as he is led off the ice for fighting during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Holt)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers 5/8/2021

May. 15, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) exchanges words with the Florida Panthers bench as he is led off the ice for fighting during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Holt)
Sunshine State showdown: Lightning-Panthers in NHL's Round 1

By Tim Reynolds May. 15, 2021 01:12 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) scores against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Allen's 15th TD one shy of Russell, Manning mark

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 12:38 PM EDT