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Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

5 Lightning Hot Takes Entering the 2021-22 Season

5 Takeaways From Lightning and Panthers First Preseason Game

5 Takeaways From the Lightning’s Preseason Defeat Versus Nashville

5 Takeaways From the Lightning’s Preseason Debut

May 26, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Barclay Goodrow (19) and teammates celebrate as they beat the Florida Panthers during game six of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning’s electric offseason: Who starts opening night?

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 28: General Manager Julien BriseBois of the Tampa Bay Lightning poses with the Stanley Cup following the series-winning victory over the Dallas Stars in Game Six of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 28, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A look into the financials of the NHL amid raising the cap and inking new deals

Jul 2, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defends the net against Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) during the third period in game three of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Andrei Vasilevskiy’s best saves of 2021 (Video)

May 26, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Barclay Goodrow (19) and teammates celebrate as they beat the Florida Panthers during game six of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Six must watch Lightning games in the 2022 season

Jun 30, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view as fans start to gather in Thunder Alley before game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Bolts announce single-game tickets on sale August 19

Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) reacts after scoring a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (not pictured) during the second period in game five of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Ross Colton agrees to 2-year contract with the Lightning

Jul 2, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a stick save against Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game three of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Andrei Vasilevskiy is a landslide in preseason Vezina odds

Jul 5, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) celebrates after scoring a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (not pictured) during the third period in game four of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Pat Maroon believes the Lightning can win third consecutive championship

Feb 3, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) handles the puck during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning trade Tyler Johnson and draft pick to Chicago Blackhawks

Jun 21, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) passes the puck as New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) defends during the first period in game five of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Lightning trade a big name to free cap space?

Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik hoists the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Community Heroes Program to donate $10 million over five years, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik pledges

Sep 28, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and right wing Alexander Volkov (92) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) pose with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Dallas Stars in game six of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning favorites to repeat Stanley Cup success?

Sep 21, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) and Dallas Stars left wing Roope Hintz (24) during the first period in game two of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning 5 on 4: Free Agent Frenzy

Aug 25, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) skates with the puck during the second period in game two of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning: No big moves…yet

KELOWNA, BC - MARCH 13: Jack Finley #26 of the Spokane Chiefs celebrates a goal with fist bumps past the bench against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on March 13, 2019 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Lightning select Jack Finley, Gage Goncalves in second round

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 28: Brayden Point meets his team after being drafted #79 by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Day Two of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 28, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning: NHL Draft Begins Tonight

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 28: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman presents Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning with the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP following the Lightning’s series-winning victory over the Dallas Stars in Game Six of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 28, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Victor Hedman Wins Conn Smythe Trophy

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the Stanley Cup following the series-winning victory over the Dallas Stars in Game Six of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 28, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning: Stanley Cup Champions

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 25: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game Four of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 25, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning vs Stars: Game Six Preview

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on from the bench against the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game Three of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 23, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning: Stamkos done for the Stanley Cup Finals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 25: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by Nikita Kucherov #86 and Ondrej Palat #18 after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game Four of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 25, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning vs Stars: Stanley Cup Finals Game Five Preview

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Stamkos #91 and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their teams 5-2 victory against the Dallas Stars in Game Three of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 23, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning vs Stars: Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 Preview

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game Three of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 23, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning sparked by Stamkos’ return, take 2-1 series lead

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan McDonagh #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game Two of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 21, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning vs Stars: Game Three Preview