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Lightning goalteder Curtis McElhinney, left, tries to stop a shot by Florida Panthers left wing Anthony Duclair (91) during a game last month in Tampa.
Why Lightning’s Curtis McElhinney turned his stick into part of a fishing net
An avid outdoorsman, the goaltender was looking for a unique way to celebrate Tampa Bay’s Stanley Cup win.
Lightning’s Brayden Point has staredown, slugfest against Stars
Linesman Pierre Racicot, left, escorts the Lightning's Brayden Point (21) to the penalty box after Point and the Stars' Andrew Cogliano fought in the third period of Tuesday's game in Dallas.
After taking an elbow to the head, the Lightning star center drops Dallas’ Andrew Cogliano
Lightning, Andrei Vasilevskiy blank Stars again in win
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot made by Dallas Stars center Andrew Cogliano (11) as Mikhail Sergachev (98), Brayden Point (21) and Ondrej Palat (18) help defend on the play in the first period.
The goaltender stopped all 28 shots he faced, and Ondrej Palat and Yanni Gourde provided the goals.
Four Tampa Bay championships, and a million different perspectives
Turns out, you never get used to championships and celebrations. Tampa Bay fans enjoyed their second boat parade in a little more than four months after the Lightning and Bucs both won titles in the 2020 season.
John Romano | We asked readers to choose which of Tampa Bay’s four major titles (two Super Bowls and two Stanley Cups) meant the most to them. Here’s your response.

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  1. Why Lightning’s Curtis McElhinney turned his stick into part of a fishing net
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goalteder Curtis McElhinney, left, tries to stop a shot by Florida Panthers left wing Anthony Duclair (91) during a game last month in Tampa.
  2. Lightning’s Brayden Point has staredown, slugfest against Stars
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Linesman Pierre Racicot, left, escorts the Lightning's Brayden Point (21) to the penalty box after Point and the Stars' Andrew Cogliano fought in the third period of Tuesday's game in Dallas.
  3. Lightning, Andrei Vasilevskiy blank Stars again in win
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot made by Dallas Stars center Andrew Cogliano (11) as Mikhail Sergachev (98), Brayden Point (21) and Ondrej Palat (18) help defend on the play in the first period.
  5. Lightning penalty kill among NHL’s best
    Mar. 2• Lightning
    Defenseman Ryan McDonagh, right, battling Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat (12) in front of goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, logs the most time on the Lightning penalty kill.
  6. Lightning launch program to support local small businesses
    Mar. 1• Lightning
    St. Petersburg resident Sara Fludd will receive help from the Vinik Sports Group to promote her small business, "Pop Goes the Waffle," through the new "Backing the Bay" program unveiled Monday.
  7. A healthy Anthony Cirelli a good omen for Lightning
    Feb. 28• Lightning
    Lightning center Anthony Cirelli, pictured during a game earlier this season against the Blackhawks, had a goal and an assist in his return to the lineup following a six-game absence.
  8. Lightning dominate Stars in Stanley Cup rematch
    Feb. 28• Lightning
    The Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates his goal with Victor Hedman, center, and Steven Stamkos, as the Stars' Radek Faksa skates past during the second period Saturday at Amalie Arena.
  9. At last, Lightning’s Stanley Cup rematch with Stars is here
    Feb. 26• Lightning
    Steven Stamkos, right, races the Stars' Joel Hanley to the puck during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final in September at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.
  10. Hey, Tampa Bay, let us know which sports trophy you love the most
    Feb. 26• Bucs
    Against the backdrop of the University of Tampa's minarets, Victor Hedman hoists the Stanley Cup during a Sept. 30 championship boat parade.
  11. Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy continues to improve with age, experience
    Feb. 26• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) works to keep the puck out of the net during the second period of Wednesday's victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena.
  12. McElhinney lifts Lightning to third straight win over Hurricanes
    Feb. 26• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81), goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35), and defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) battle to keep Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) from the net during first period action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Tampa.
  13. Photos: Lightning win third straight over Hurricanes
    Feb. 26• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81), goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35), and defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) battle to keep Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) from the net during first period action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Tampa.
    19 Images | View Slideshow
  14. Lightning’s Blake Coleman finding different ways to contribute
    Feb. 26• Lightning
    Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) picks up a holding penalty against Lightning center Blake Coleman during the first period Thursday at Amalie Arena.
  15. Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning blank Hurricanes, 3-0
    Feb. 25• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) works to keep the puck out against Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) during second period action at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 in Tampa.
  16. Lightning’s Ross Colton scores in NHL debut against Hurricanes
    Feb. 25• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), celebrates with Ross Colton, second from left, defenseman Jan Rutta, second from right, and left wing Alex Killorn (17), after Colton scored his first NHL goal.
  17. Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning blank Hurricanes, 3-0
    Feb. 24• Sports
    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) works to keep the puck out against Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) during second period action at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 in Tampa.
    19 Images | View Slideshow
  18. Canadiens fire coach Claude Julien amid losing stretch
    Feb. 24• Lightning
    The struggling Montreal Canadiens fired head coach Claude Julien, back left, Wednesday following a three-game skid. Assistant coach Dominique Ducharme, back right, was appointed interim coach.
  19. Well-timed line shuffling pays dividends for Lightning
    Feb. 23• Lightning
    Lightning center Yanni Gourde had two new linemates on Monday night and developed instant chemistry with Alex Killorn and Alex Barre-Boulet in Tampa Bay's 4-2 win.
  20. Lightning’s Alex Barre-Boulet makes his NHL debut
    Feb. 23• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Alex Barre-Boulet skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Raleigh, N.C.
  21. Lightning get back to basics, break through against Carolina
    Feb. 23• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat reacts after his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Raleigh, N.C.
  22. Artemi Panarin denies report, takes time away from Rangers
    Feb. 22• Lightning
    New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence after a Russian tabloid printed allegations from a former coach that he attacked an 18-year-old woman in Latvia in 2011.
  23. Lightning seek net gains against Carolina
    Feb. 22• Lightning
    The Carolina Hurricanes' Vincent Trocheck (16) reaches for the puck controlled by the Tampa Bay Lightning's Alex Killorn during the third period on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C.
  24. Lightning silenced by Hurricanes in 4-0 loss
    Feb. 21• Lightning
    Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) turns away the shot of the Lightning's Alex Killorn (17) during the first period.
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