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Lightning center Brayden Point prepares for a faceoff Saturday against the Panthers.
Lightning face tight race with Carolina, Florida in Central Division
Entering Monday, two points separate the top three teams as they come down the stretch in the regular season.
Lightning lose at home to Panthers
The Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) and Ross Colton put pressure on Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky during the first period Saturday at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay drops behind Florida into third in the Central Division standings with a 5-3 loss.
Steven Stamkos’ injury not related to last year’s core surgeries, Lightning say
Lightning center Steven Stamkos missed all but one game of the postseason last year, but the team hopes to have him back before the end of the regular season in May.
The captain is expected to return to practice within the next 7-10 days, according to coach Jon Cooper.
Lightning expect Steven Stamkos to return before regular season ends
Coach Jon Cooper says the Lightning expect to have Steven Stamkos back possibly as early as May 5.
Is the captain’s current setback related to last year’s injuries? Jon Cooper says the team should know more soon.

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  1. Lightning face tight race with Carolina, Florida in Central Division
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point prepares for a faceoff Saturday against the Panthers.
  2. Lightning lose at home to Panthers
    Yesterday• Lightning
    The Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) and Ross Colton put pressure on Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky during the first period Saturday at Amalie Arena.
  3. Penguins beat Sabres in NHL’s first joint Pride Game
    Yesterday• Lightning
    The Penguins' Sidney Crosby warms up for Saturday's joint Pride Game with the Sabres in a jersey with his rainbow-colored number on the back in Buffalo.
  5. Steven Stamkos’ injury not related to last year’s core surgeries, Lightning say
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos missed all but one game of the postseason last year, but the team hopes to have him back before the end of the regular season in May.
  6. NHL extends regular season to May 19
    Apr. 16• Health
    The NHL has extend its regular season to May 19 as more games are rescheduled because of coronavirus outbreaks and it tries to get every team to play a full 56-game regular season.
  7. Lightning expect Steven Stamkos to return before regular season ends
    Apr. 16• Lightning
    Coach Jon Cooper says the Lightning expect to have Steven Stamkos back possibly as early as May 5.
  8. How did Lightning’s opponents fare at NHL trade deadline?
    Apr. 16• Lightning
    The Panthers acquired defenseman Brandon Montour from the Sabres after losing Aaron Ekblad to a season-ending leg injury, but Montour is no Ekblad.
  9. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos placed on long-term injured reserve
    Apr. 16• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos stretches before an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
  10. Lightning’s Alex Barre-Boulet skates on top line vs. Panthers
    Apr. 16• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Barre-Boulet (60) battles to move the puck against Florida Panthers center Alex Wennberg (21) during first period action at Amalie Arena, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Tampa.
  11. Lightning defeat Panthers in overtime
    Apr. 16• Photos
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) beats Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger (60) to score the game winning over time goal as the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-2 at Amalie Arena, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Tampa.
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  12. Lightning defeat Panthers in overtime
    Apr. 16• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) beats Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger (60) to score the game winning over time goal as the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-2 at Amalie Arena, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Tampa.
  13. Want to spend the night at Amalie Arena?
    Apr. 15• Lightning
    A look at the Amalie Arena loft area that's being transformed into a living area for five for the Lightning's Room and Boards experience.
  14. Horseshoes to handlebars: The most famous facial hair in Tampa Bay sports history
    Apr. 15• Bucs
    Ryan Fitzpatrick sported his prominent beard, and some of teammate DeSean Jackson's threads, during a postgame news conference following a Week Two upset of the Eagles in 2019.
  15. With critical stretch ahead, Lightning look to rebound
    Apr. 14• Lightning
    Coming off their worst loss of the year Tuesday night in Nashville, forward Tyler Johnson and the Lightning hope to get back to form Thursday as they open a four-game stretch against division rivals Florida and Carolina. Johnson is in the middle of an 11-game goal drought.
  16. Lightning fall behind Predators early in lopsided loss
    Apr. 14• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) stops a shot by the Nashville Predators as defenseman Victor Hedman (77) assists, during the second period Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.
  17. Lightning defenseman David Savard getting used to new surroundings
    Apr. 14• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman David Savard (58) and Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) watch the puck during the second period.
  18. Lightning add defense depth at NHL trade deadline
    Apr. 12• Lightning
    “History has proven that you will need depth on defense if you are going to have an extended playoff run,” Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said in a statement.
  19. Predators’ Michael McCarron suspended for illegal hit to head of Lightning’s Yanni Gourde
    Apr. 11• Lightning
    Yanni Gourde scores an empty-net goal against the Predators with 46 seconds left in the Lightning's 3-0 win Saturday night in Nashville. Twenty seconds later, he got an illegal hit in the head from the Predators' Michael McCarron.
  20. Why David Savard was best trade fit for Lightning
    Apr. 11• Lightning
    David Savard (58) is one of the league’s best when it comes to being a big body down low and blocking shots.
  21. Lightning, Andrei Vasilevskiy cool off red-hot Predators
    Apr. 11• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot against the Predators in the second period of Saturday's game in Nashville.
  22. Lightning hopeful Steven Stamkos won’t be out long term
    Apr. 10• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos likely will be out the rest of the Lightning's road trip in Nashville.
  23. Rays and Lightning on TV no longer a given, but a luxury
    Apr. 10• Rays
    The TV rightsholder for local Lightning and Rays broadcasts has been rebranded to Bally Sports Sun from Fox Sports Sun.
  24. For pro athletes, WWE belt and titles go hand in hand
    Apr. 9• Pro Wrestling
    Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. shows off the WWE championship belt the Bucs received after winning the Super Bowl during the boat parade celebration in February in Tampa.
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