Top 5 Lightning Moments from 2022

May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul (20) celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul (20) celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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2022 was quite the year for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Whether it was blockbuster trades, milestones being reached or yet another Stanley Cup Final, the Lightning have managed to make 2022 one of the most memorable years in franchise history. To finish off the year, we’ll be looking at the top five moments from the Lightning this past year.

A few honorable mentions before we begin as there’re a lot of great moments from the past year:

  • Nick Paul traded to Tampa Bay from Ottawa and scores twice in Game 7 
  • Lightning sweep Florida Panthers in the second round
  • Lightning advance to sixth conference final in eight years
  • The storm jersey returns!