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Lightning center Steven Stamkos, pictured during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in February at Amalie Arena. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
Lightning’s Steven Stamkos might have been nearing return. Where is he now?
Before the NHL (and the world) was put on pause, the Lightning captain was recovering from core muscle repair surgery. He’s still doing so.
Apr. 3• Lightning
In another life, Lightning’s Tyler Johnson would be happy to knock folks out
Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson can't be on the ice right now, so he's Netflix and chilling like the rest of America. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
For medical purposes, we promise. Here are a few quick hits from the Tampa Bay forward’s Instagram “chat.”
Apr. 3• Lightning
What is social distancing like for Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh?
Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh participated in a video conference call with media members on Wednesday. [Screenshot from video call]
Staying in contact with family and friends, plus walks with his 3-year-old daughter, are helping the defenseman cope.
Apr. 1• Lightning
Need financial help? Jeff Vinik wants to make sure you know where to find it
The Vinik Family Foundation has taken out public service announcements in many mediums, including the Times, radio, billboards and social media, to guide people in need to existing services. [BOYZELL HOSEY | Times]
The Lightning is advertising existing services for those with economic hardships who don’t know where to turn.
Apr. 1• Lightning

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    Yesterday• Sports
    The NFL's Roger Goodell was one of the sports commissioners who participated in a call with President Donald Trump on Saturday, April 4, 2020. [BRYNN ANDERSON | AP]
  2. In another life, Lightning’s Tyler Johnson would be happy to knock folks out
    Apr. 3• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson can't be on the ice right now, so he's Netflix and chilling like the rest of America. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
  3. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos might have been nearing return. Where is he now?
    Apr. 3• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos, pictured during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in February at Amalie Arena. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
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  5. Need financial help? Jeff Vinik wants to make sure you know where to find it
    Apr. 1• Lightning
    The Vinik Family Foundation has taken out public service announcements in many mediums, including the Times, radio, billboards and social media, to guide people in need to existing services. [BOYZELL HOSEY | Times]
  6. What is social distancing like for Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh?
    Apr. 1• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh participated in a video conference call with media members on Wednesday. [Screenshot from video call]
  7. Three more Ottawa Senators players test positive for coronavirus
    Apr. 1• Health
    In this March 12 file photo, goals used by the Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville after the NHL put its season on hold because of the coronavirus. [MARK HUMPHREY | AP]
  8. In players’ poll, Lightning’s Victor Hedman named top defenseman
    Mar. 31• Lightning
    The Lightning's Victor Hedman beats the Canadiens' Carey Price for a goal at Amalie Arena. Hedman is named top defenseman and teammate Andrei Vasilevskiy is the runner-up to Price in the goalie category in voting by NHL players. [DIRK SHADD | Times] [DIRK SHADD | Times]
  9. Can hockey be a summer sport? Only if Lightning fans are lucky
    Mar. 30• Lightning
    Amalie Arena has been without hockey since March 12, but there are indications the NHL is gearing up for late summer hockey games by asking teams to keep arena dates open in August. [CHRIS URSO | Times]
  10. Lightning’s Victor Hedman keeps busy with ‘stolen’ workout gear and puppies
    Mar. 30• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman, Panthers center Aleksander Barkov, Sabres center Jack Eichel and Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (clockwise from top left) participate in a media webcast. [NHL]
  11. It’s been 19 days without hockey. Where is the NHL season now?
    Mar. 30• Lightning
    An empty Amalie Arena is seen on March 12, the day that the NHL announced the season is on pause indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. [URSO, CHRIS | Times]
  12. Second Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for coronavirus
    Mar. 28• Health
    In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals, sits empty after the NHL season paused its season. Four NHL players and two team broadcasters are known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. [NICK WASS | AP]
  1. As we battle coronavirus, don’t forget 1919 Stanley Cup final
    Mar. 28• Health
    In this Feb. 4, 2005, file photo, the inscription on the Stanley Cup showing the 1919 series, the only series in the history of the Cup not completed, is shown at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Anyone who scoffs at drastic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, who wonders if it was really necessary to shut down sports around the world, needs to learn the tragic story of the 1919 Stanley Cup final. It's right there on the silver chalice, engraved alongside all the championship teams. "Series not completed." [ADRIAN WYLD | AP]
  2. Beef with Boston? How the Lightning, Bruins became rivals
    Mar. 27• Lightning
    Recent clashes between the Lightning and Bruins have been of the must-see variety. [DIRK SHADD | Times]
  3. Hockey equipment maker Bauer shifts to medical shields for those fighting coronavirus
    Mar. 27• Health
    In this March 23, 2020, photo provided by Bauer Hockey Corp., an employee models a medical face shield the hockey equipment manufacturer has begun creating to help those treating the coronavirus pandemic, at Bauer Hockey Corp. in Blainville, Quebec. (Bauer Hockey Corp via AP) [AP]
  4. Colorado Avalanche player recovering after testing positive for coronavirus
    Mar. 27• Health
    In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville after the NHL put its season on hold because of the coronavirus March 12. [MARK HUMPHREY | AP]
  5. NHL postpones draft, awards show because of coronavirus
    Mar. 25• Health
    The Tampa Bay Lightning locker room doors are seen amidst any empty Amalie Arena on March 12, the day the NHL announced it was putting its season on hold because of the coronavirus. The league announced Wednesday that it is postponing its draft and awards show because of the virus. [CHRIS URSO | Times]
  6. Lightning players create fund for part-time employees, donate 500,000 meals to Feeding Tampa Bay
    Mar. 25• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos in a video message today: “It can be a very stressful time, a little scary, but we’re going to get through this together. We’re going to get through this as a community.” [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
  7. Social media reaction forces Devils, 76ers owners to rethink pay cuts
    Mar. 24• Lightning
    New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris meets with the media after the firing of Ray Shero before a January game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Newark, N.J. [BENNETT COHEN | ZUMAPRESS.com]
  8. The Lightning will stream game simulations on Twitch
    Mar. 23• Lightning
    A screenshot of the Lightning's stream on Twitch, sharing a simulated game that wasn't played due to the NHL's pause. [Twitch]
  9. Lightning have seen this movie before. It didn’t end happily.
    Mar. 23• Lightning
    After winning the Stanley Cup in 2004, the Lightning never really got the chance to defend the title because the 2004-05 season was wiped out by labor strife. All these years later, another strong Lightning team might not get a shot at the title because of pandemic cancellations.
  10. Second NHL player tests positive for coronavirus
    Mar. 22• Health
    FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club, sits empty in Washington. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) [NICK WASS | AP]
  11. Worker at BB&T Center where Florida Panthers play tests positive for coronavirus
    Mar. 20• Health
    A pair of hockey fans wear masks as they watch during the second period of an NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Calgary Flames on March 1, 2020, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. [WILFREDO LEE | AP]
  12. Instead of coronavirus-canceled NCAA Tournament starting Thursday, TV has game shows, movies
    Mar. 19• Health
    A general view inside the Dayton Arena, Friday, March 13, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. The coronavirus outbreak has abruptly roused the University of Dayton from its dream of a basketball season. The 29-2 Flyers were rolling into tournament play on a 20-game winning streak that had lifted spirits in an Ohio city battered in the past year by violent deaths and devastation. The NCAA decision to cancel March Madness ended hopes for the small Roman Catholic school's first Final Four appearance in 53 years. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) [AARON DOSTER | AP]
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