From the beginning of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a tight group committed to each other and winning. That's why a first-round loss stung as much as it did.

At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the playoff game on April 30, the Bolts honored Debbie Evenson. For the past 17 years,

TAMPA, FLA. (WFLA) — For the third straight season, the Tampa Bay Lightning are knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. Twice by Florida. Although it stings, the team looks forward to another round with their rival.