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Lightning players celebrate their 5-4 preseason win over the Predators on Saturday at Amalie Arena.
3 takeaways from Lightning’s preseason home win over Nashville
Tampa Bay scores three in the third period to beat the Predators as the preseason approaches the home stretch.
For veterans phased out by salary cap, Lightning camp offers opportunity
Lightning forward Tyler Motte, center, celebrates his overtime goal with defenseman Jack Thompson, left, and forward Michael Eyssimont in a preseason game against the Predators on Wednesday in Tennessee.
After waiting long summers without contracts, players find a chance to extend their NHL careers with the Lightning.
As Lightning face life without Andrei Vasilevskiy, his backup shines
Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson is named the No. 1 star of the game after stopping all 42 shots while shutting out the Hurricanes in preseason hockey at Amalie Arena on Friday.
With an opportunity to fill in for Vasy, Jonas Johansson records a 42-save shutout in his first game in a Lightning uniform .
Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss first two months of season
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy leaves the ice after the first few minutes on the first day of training camp Sept. 21 at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
The All-Star goaltender, who practiced sporadically during the first week of training camp, underwent back surgery on Thursday.

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  1. 3 takeaways from Lightning’s preseason home win over Nashville
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning players celebrate their 5-4 preseason win over the Predators on Saturday at Amalie Arena.
  2. For veterans phased out by salary cap, Lightning camp offers opportunity
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning forward Tyler Motte, center, celebrates his overtime goal with defenseman Jack Thompson, left, and forward Michael Eyssimont in a preseason game against the Predators on Wednesday in Tennessee.
  3. As Lightning face life without Andrei Vasilevskiy, his backup shines
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson is named the No. 1 star of the game after stopping all 42 shots while shutting out the Hurricanes in preseason hockey at Amalie Arena on Friday.
  5. Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss first two months of season
    Sept. 28• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy leaves the ice after the first few minutes on the first day of training camp Sept. 21 at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  6. Lightning’s Alex Barre-Boulet embraces ‘make-or-break’ opportunity
    Sept. 27• Lightning
    Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet (12) battles for positioning during the first day of the training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  7. Five things we learned from the Lightning’s preseason opener
    Sept. 27• Lightning
    Lightning forward Alex Barre-Boulet (12) on the ice on the first day of the training camp at the TGH Ice Plex, scored the team's first preseason goal Tuesday against Carolina.
  8. Andrei Vasilevskiy returns to Lightning practice
    Sept. 26• Lightning
    Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy will play no earlier than the fifth preseason game Oct. 3 against the Panthers in Orlando, coach Jon Cooper said recently.
  9. Lightning take calculated risk with backup goaltender Jonas Johansson
    Sept. 26• Lightning
    Lightning backup goaltender Jonas Johansson waits in net during training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  10. Where is Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy?
    Sept. 24• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stretches while on the ice on the first day of the training camp Thursday at the TGH Ice Plex.
  11. Why keeping Steven Stamkos in a Lightning uniform is no easy task
    Sept. 22• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos skates during the first day of training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  12. Opening day of Lightning training camp is the start in name only
    Sept. 21• Lightning
    Lightning head coach Jon Cooper watches his team on the ice during its first practice of training camp Thursday at TGH IcePlex in Brandon. Defenseman Victor Hedman can be seen in the background.
  13. Lightning prospect Lucas Edmonds easing into training camp with injury
    Sept. 21• Lightning
    Lightning forward Lucas Edmonds wears a red jersey to signify no contact while on the ice during the first day of the training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  14. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos will have to wait for new contract offer
    Sept. 20• Lightning
    Lightning forward Steven Stamkos talks with reporters on media day as Lightning players report for training camp Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
  15. More rest doesn’t mean fewer games for Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy
    Sept. 20• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy talks with reporters on media day.
  16. 3 things to watch entering Lightning training camp
    Sept. 19• Lightning
    Can late-season acquisition Tanner Jeannot potentially fill a top-six forward spot for the Lightning?
  17. Tampa Bay Lightning season to kick off with free Big Boi concert
    Sept. 18• Lightning
    Outkast, featuring Andre 300, left, and Big Boi, right, perform at the 2014 Big Guava Music Festival in Tampa. Big Boi will have a free show on Oct. 10 as part of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s pregame party.
  18. Lightning newcomer Waltteri Merela brings winning pedigree from Finland
    Sept. 14• Lightning
    Lightning prospect Waltteri Merela, front, participates in the Lightning Development Camp in July at TGH IcePlex in Brandon.
  19. Lightning terminate Josh Archibald’s contract, sign Tyler Motte
    Sept. 9• Lightning
    Tyler Motte, left, playing for the New York Rangers, battles then-Lightning center Riley Nash, right, during Game 6 of the 2022 Eastern Conference final at Amalie Arena.
  20. ESPN opening-night tripleheader kicks off Lightning’s national TV schedule
    Aug. 30• Lightning
    Brandon Hagel and the Lightning's season opener against the Predators Oct. 10 at Amalie Arena will be part of ESPN's opening-night tripleheader. It will be the first of 11 national broadcasts for Tampa Bay this season.
  21. Lightning extend defenseman Darren Raddysh through 2025-26
    Aug. 23• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh is pictured on the ice during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in March at Amalie Arena.
  22. Lightning extend forward Brandon Hagel through 2031-32
    Aug. 22• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel moves the puck down the ice during a game against the Montreal Canadiens in March at Amalie Arena. He is coming off a career-high 30-goal, 64-point season.
  23. Lightning’s preseason rookie showcase set for September in Estero
    Aug. 14• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman prospect Jack Thompson, who participated in last year's preseason rookie camp, will likely headline this year's showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero.
  24. Lightning single-game tickets to go on sale to the public on Aug. 18
    Aug. 7• Lightning
    Center Brayden Point (21) and the Lightning will open the 2023-24 regular season Oct. 10 against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena.
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