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Lightning center Brayden Point addresses the media during exit interviews Tuesday at Amalie Arena.
Lightning’s Brayden Point has torn quad muscle
The center tried to return from injury, but missed the final four games of the Stanley Cup final.
Just how close were Lightning to Avalanche? Numbers say the margin was thin
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal during the second period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay fell to a talented Colorado team in a Stanley Cup final that was remarkably close.
Lightning come up just short in Stanley Cup promise to new teammates
Lightning right wing Corey Perry came out on the wrong end of the Stanley Cup final for the third consecutive season.
The back-to-back champions sought a third title not only to make history but also to get rings for those who hadn’t been part of their previous runs.
Even without a trophy, this Lightning team deserved your love
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and center Steven Stamkos (91) console each other after losing the Stanley Cup final to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.
John Romano | There was something special about this group, even if it fell short of past Stanley Cup heights.

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  1. Ahead of free agency, Nick Paul expresses desire to stay with Lightning
    8 minutes ago• Lightning
    Want to know how much Lightning forward Nick Paul likes being in Florida? Check out his hat.
  2. Lightning’s Brayden Point has torn quad muscle
    3 hours ago• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point addresses the media during exit interviews Tuesday at Amalie Arena.
  3. Just how close were Lightning to Avalanche? Numbers say the margin was thin
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal during the second period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday at Amalie Arena.
  5. Lightning come up just short in Stanley Cup promise to new teammates
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Corey Perry came out on the wrong end of the Stanley Cup final for the third consecutive season.
  6. ‘It’s surreal’: Colorado’s Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe Trophy
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) chases down Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) in the first period of Game 6 on Sunday night.
  7. Lightning fall short in quest for third straight Stanley Cup title
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning players look as the Colorado Avalanche celebrate their Stanley Cup win after Game 6 on Sunday in Tampa.
  8. Even without a trophy, this Lightning team deserved your love
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and center Steven Stamkos (91) console each other after losing the Stanley Cup final to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.
  9. Lightning-Avalanche Game 6 report card: End of the reign
    Yesterday• Lightning
    The Lightning and Avalanche shake hands after Colorado's 2-1 win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday at Amalie Arena.
  10. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos sets career high in points this postseason
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his first-period goal during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday at Amalie Arena.
  11. Time capsule: Key moments in the Lightning’s remarkable run
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, center, watches the puck during the second period against the Avalanche in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final Sunday.
  12. Stanley Cup final: Lightning-Avalanche Game 6 live updates
    Yesterday• Lightning
    The Colorado Avalanche celebrate their 2-1 win over the Lightning to win the Stanley Cup Sunday at Amalie Arena.
  13. Photos: Lightning's quest for the Stanley Cup ends at Game 6
    Yesterday• Sports
    Tampa Bay Lightning players look as the Colorado Avalanche celebrate their Stanley Cup win after defeating the Lighting 2-1 in Game 6 Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Tampa.
    62 Images | View Slideshow
  14. Lightning’s Brayden Point out tonight for Stanley Cup final Game 6
    Jun. 26• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point hasn't played since Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final against Colorado.
  15. Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev shines on both sides of the ice in Game 5 win
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman, from left, Ryan McDonagh (27), Erik Cernak (81) and Mikhail Sergachev (98) watch from the bench during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday in Denver.
  16. Patient, methodical Lightning starting to figure out Avalanche
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Staying on top of Colorado star forward Nathan MacKinnon, as defenseman Zach Bogosian tried to do in Game 5 Friday night, has been crucial to Tampa Bay's success in recent games in the Stanley Cup final.
  17. Lightning return to home ice realizing they still face an uphill battle
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    The Lightning know returning home to Amalie Arena Sunday for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final is no guarantee of success.
  18. Lightning never trail, nab a road win in Game 5 vs. Avalanche
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Palat’s third-period game-winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Friday night.
  19. Hello, world? Yeah, it looks like the Lightning aren’t quite dead yet
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot on goal as Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) look on during the second period Friday night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final.
  20. Lightning-Avalanche Game 5 report card: Battling back
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) and center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate a second-period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86).
  21. Lightning finally break through on the power play
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Lightning players celebrate a second-period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday in Denver.
  22. Lightning fans hold down home ice from afar, revel in Game 5 win
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    After the game-winning goal by Ondrej Palat, fans inside of Amalie Arena cheer during the official Lightning watch party on Friday night.
  23. Stanley Cup final: Lightning-Avalanche Game 5 live updates
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Ondrej Palat’s third period game winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2.
  24. No Brayden Point for Lightning in Game 5 of Cup final
    Jun. 25• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21) watches the puck as Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35), defenseman Cale Makar (8), right, and defenseman Devon Toews (7), far left, look on during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final.
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