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Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Palat’s third-period game-winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Friday night.
Lightning never trail, nab a road win in Game 5 vs. Avalanche
Ondrej Palat’s knack for game-winning goals couldn’t come at a better time for Tampa Bay.
Hello, world? Yeah, it looks like the Lightning aren’t quite dead yet
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal as Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) look on during the second period Friday night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final.
John Romano | For the third time this postseason, Tampa Bay faced elimination. And for the third time it won a one-goal game.
Lightning-Avalanche Game 5 report card: Battling back
Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) and center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate a second-period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86).
Tampa Bay survives elimination for the third time this postseason to force Game 6 in the Stanley Cup final.
Rays let lead slip away, come back to walk off Pirates
The Rays' Harold Ramirez reacts after driving in the winning run with a single against the Pirates during the 10th inning Friday night.
Despite Jeffrey Springs allowing three solo homers, a strong overall pitching performance leads to Harold Ramirez delivering the winning hit in the 10th.
Lightning fans hold down home ice from afar, revel in Game 5 win
Earlier today• Lightning
After the game-winning goal by Ondrej Palat, fans inside of Amalie Arena cheer during the official Lightning watch party on Friday night.
Lightning finally break through on the power play
Earlier today• Lightning
Lightning players celebrate a second-period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday in Denver.
Rays’ Manuel Margot to rehab ‘significant’ patellar tendon strain
Earlier today• Rays
Manuel Margot, pictured during Monday's game, likely won't need surgery and will rehab a "significant" patellar tendon strain with the hope of returning later this season, manager Kevin Cash said Friday.
Stanley Cup final: Lightning-Avalanche Game 5 live updates
Earlier today• Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Ondrej Palat’s third period game winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2.

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  1. Lightning never trail, nab a road win in Game 5 vs. Avalanche
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Palat’s third-period game-winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Friday night.
  2. Hello, world? Yeah, it looks like the Lightning aren’t quite dead yet
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal as Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) look on during the second period Friday night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final.
  3. Lightning-Avalanche Game 5 report card: Battling back
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) and center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate a second-period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86).
  5. Lightning finally break through on the power play
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning players celebrate a second-period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday in Denver.
  6. Lightning fans hold down home ice from afar, revel in Game 5 win
    Earlier today• Lightning
    After the game-winning goal by Ondrej Palat, fans inside of Amalie Arena cheer during the official Lightning watch party on Friday night.
  7. Rays’ Manuel Margot to rehab ‘significant’ patellar tendon strain
    Earlier today• Rays
    Manuel Margot, pictured during Monday's game, likely won't need surgery and will rehab a "significant" patellar tendon strain with the hope of returning later this season, manager Kevin Cash said Friday.
  8. Stanley Cup final: Lightning-Avalanche Game 5 live updates
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Ondrej Palat’s third period game winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2.
  9. Rays let lead slip away, come back to walk off Pirates
    Earlier today• Rays
    The Rays' Harold Ramirez reacts after driving in the winning run with a single against the Pirates during the 10th inning Friday night.
  10. No Brayden Point for Lightning in Game 5 of Cup final
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21) watches the puck as Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35), defenseman Cale Makar (8), right, and defenseman Devon Toews (7), far left, look on during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final.
  11. Photos: Lightning force a Game 6 with 3-2 win over the Avalanche
    Earlier today• Sports
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Ondrej Palat’s third period game winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2.
    44 Images | View Slideshow
  12. Florida State hires Notre Dame coach, ex-Seminole Link Jarrett as baseball coach
    Yesterday• Florida State Seminoles
    Link Jarrett, seen here before a super region game last year in Starkville, Miss., went 86-32 in three seasons at Notre Dame, a .729 winning percentage that was second best in the country.
  13. Rays report: Jonathan Aranda set for debut; good news on Manuel Margot
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda (62) watches his team play against the Yankees during the first inning at Tropicana Field on Tuesday.
  14. Facing elimination, Lightning focused on better start in Denver
    Yesterday• Lightning
    The Lightning's last game in Denver was one to forget, a 7-0 loss in Game 2.
  15. For Rays, close has definitely not been good enough
    Yesterday• Rays
    The Yankees' Jose Trevino celebrates after hitting a home run off Rays pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. during the eighth inning Wednesday.
  16. What Arch Manning’s commitment to Texas means in Florida
    Yesterday• Gators
    Arch Manning, the most hyped prospect of the modern recruiting era, orally committed to Texas on Thursday.
  17. For Pirates’ Derek Shelton, date with Rays is ‘special’
    Yesterday• Rays
    Pirates manager Derek Shelton, left, greets Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) as he returns to the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly during a game against the Cubs in June in Pittsburgh. Shelton expects his players to play hard but keeps things loose off the field.
  18. The Lightning have run into a better version of themselves
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Colorado players celebrate the game-winning overtime goal by center Nazem Kadri (91) in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final Wednesday night at Amalie Arena.
  19. Lightning’s spirits remain high even with Avalanche one win from Stanley Cup title
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), top right circled in red, can be seen returning to the bench with his skate on the ice as Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) shoots the puck for the winning goal in overtime of Game 4 Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
  20. Why Billy Napier’s personality is vital to Florida Gators’ success
    Yesterday• Gators
    Florida Gators coach Billy Napier is, by all accounts, a nice guy. That's important for his chances of success in Gainesville.
  21. USL Super League president inspired by Title IX anniversary
    Yesterday• Sports
    As president of the USL Super League, scheduled to launch after the Women’s World Cup in 2023, Amanda Vandervort is helping to create the opportunity for hundreds of female players to play soccer professionally.
  22. Photos: Rays give away win to Yankees
    Jun. 23• Sports
    Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Vidal Brujan (7) celebrates after he hits a home run off of New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (47) during the second inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
    13 Images | View Slideshow
  23. Lightning-Avalanche Game 4 report card: Steep slope
    Jun. 23• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) looks up at the scoreboard during the third period of Game 4 Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
  24. Lightning game ends in controversy. And now an era could end in heartbreak
    Jun. 23• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), center, along with defensemen Ryan McDonagh (27), right, and Mikhail Sergachev (98) react after Nazem Kadri's overtime goal gives the Avalanche a 3-2 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final.
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