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Lightning center Brayden Point (21), pictured during a game against the Dallas Stars in April in Tampa, left Saturday's practice abruptly after clearly displaying some frustration.
Lightning’s Brayden Point leaves practice early
Coach Jon Cooper says there should be “no alarm bells” after Tampa Bay’s leading scorer departs practice abruptly.
Lightning fans get ready for playoffs with drive-thru pep rally
Lightning fan Ralph Parr, 27, of Tampa, waves a flag from his window during a drive-thru pep rally ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday at WestShore Plaza in Tampa.
Hundreds of fans lined up in cars around WestShore Plaza to kick off the postseason.
Will the legend of Andrei Vasilevskiy continue to grow in the playoffs?
Lightning coach Jon Cooper on his goaltender: “(Andrei) Vasilevskiy grows every year he plays in the league. He came in as a physical, athletic specimen; everything you want in a goaltender, he possesses it."
John Romano | The goaltender bailed out the Lightning during the regular season and could be the difference in the postseason.
Will Lightning-Panthers playoff matchup finally offer the rivalry we’ve wanted?
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) beats Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger (60) to score the winning goal in overtime in Tampa Bay's 3-2 win April 15 at Amalie Arena.
After three decades of forced buzz, the Sunshine State series finally looks to have some teeth to it.

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  1. Lightning’s Brayden Point leaves practice early
    4 hours ago• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21), pictured during a game against the Dallas Stars in April in Tampa, left Saturday's practice abruptly after clearly displaying some frustration.
  2. Lightning fans get ready for playoffs with drive-thru pep rally
    5 hours ago• Lightning
    Lightning fan Ralph Parr, 27, of Tampa, waves a flag from his window during a drive-thru pep rally ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday at WestShore Plaza in Tampa.
  3. Panthers build a winner through camaraderie and competition
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) is congratulated by left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) and center Aleksi Heponiemi (20) after scoring a goal during a game against the Lightning Monday in Sunrise. The Panthers won 4-0.
  5. Will the legend of Andrei Vasilevskiy continue to grow in the playoffs?
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning coach Jon Cooper on his goaltender: “(Andrei) Vasilevskiy grows every year he plays in the league. He came in as a physical, athletic specimen; everything you want in a goaltender, he possesses it."
  6. Will Lightning-Panthers playoff matchup finally offer the rivalry we’ve wanted?
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) beats Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger (60) to score the winning goal in overtime in Tampa Bay's 3-2 win April 15 at Amalie Arena.
  7. Lightning to host fan watch parties during Panthers series
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Hugh Jones, Connor Pelesh, and Collen Moorehead, all 18, of Tampa celebrate a goal at the Cigar City Brewing unofficial Lightning watch party in September outside Amalie Arena in Tampa.
  8. Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy rested, ready for playoffs
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltenders Andrei Vasilevskiy, right, and Curtis McElhinney, left, are pictured on the ice during during practice Thursday in Brandon.
  9. Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov excited to be healthy, heading to playoffs
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Nikita Kucherov is expected to return for the Lightning’s first-round playoff opener Sunday against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center in Sunrise.
  10. ‘GOAT’ to the ‘Stork’: Most indispensable athletes in Tampa Bay history
    Yesterday• Lightning
    If the Lightning make history and become the second team in the salary-cap era to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, it will be because of Andrei Vasilevskiy.
  11. How much does home ice matter to the Lightning?
    Yesterday• Lightning
    The Florida Panthers' Owen Tippett and Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev collide in the third period of Saturday's game at BB&T Center in Sunrise.
  12. Avalanche win Presidents’ Trophy, top overall seed in playoffs
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Avalanche goaltender Jonas Johansson gets a congratulatory hug after a win against the Kings clinches the President's Cup.
  13. Lightning’s Victor Hedman back at practice, eyeing postseason return
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is back on the ice during Thursday practice in preparation for the start of the playoffs.
  14. Lightning’s first-round playoff series set to start Sunday
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn, left, passes the puck as Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg, right, defends during the second period of May 10 game in Sunrise. The teams meet again on Sunday in the playoffs.
  15. These 5 Panthers could be pests for Lightning in postseason
    May 12• Lightning
    Panthers center Aleksander Barkov beats Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney with Jan Rutta defending during the second period of a Feb. 15 game at Amalie Arena.
  16. No, the Lightning are not slumping. But are they beat up?
    May 11• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has not been the same player since going into the boards against Columbus on March 30 and needing help to get off the ice.
  17. Playoff primer: How and where Lightning fans can follow the opening round
    May 11• Lightning
    Defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and the Lightning will face the cross-state Florida Panthers in the opening round of the NHL playoffs.
  18. Lightning start all-Black forward line against Panthers
    May 11• Lightning
    Lightning players Gemel Smith, Daniel Walcott and Mathieu Joseph made up what is believed to be the first starting forward line made up entirely of Black players when they started Monday's road game against the Florida Panthers.
  19. Lightning go into postseason quietly with shutout loss to Panthers
    May 11• Lightning
    Florida Panthers right wing Juho Lammikko (83) reacts after scoring a goal against Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period.
  20. Tonight’s Lightning lineup decimated by injuries, suspension
    May 10• Lightning
    Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow and the Panthers' Brandon Montour were in the middle of a lot of pushing and shoving in Saturday's game. Both players are out for tonight's regular-season finale.
  21. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos receives fourth Masterton nomination
    May 10• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos is this year’s Lightning nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded each season to a player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game.
  22. Lightning’s Pat Maroon suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct
    May 9• Lightning
    The Lightning's Pat Maroon fights with the Panthers' Brandon Montour in the third period Saturday night at the BB&T Center in Sunrise.
  23. Will Saturday’s fight night set tone for Lightning-Panthers first-round series?
    May 9• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn loses his helmet during a brawl with Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg during the second period Saturday night in Sunrise.
  24. John Tortorella out after six years as Blue Jackets coach
    May 9• Lightning
    While at Columbus, John Tortorella led the Blue Jackets to four straight playoff appearances after the team qualified for the postseason just twice in its first 15 seasons.
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