Perry gives Stars 1-0 lead after 1 in Game 5 of Cup Final
Corey Perry scored to give the Dallas Stars a 1-0 lead on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night as they try to avoid elimination.
‘Black Aces’ in bubble have toughest job in NHL playoffs
When Joel Kiviranta capped a hat trick by scoring the series-clinching goal in overtime in his playoff debut in the second round, the young Finn had one real desire.
Lightning vs. Stars – Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 (highlights)
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Dallas Stars, 5-4, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Shattenkirk scores in OT, Lightning up 3-1, on verge of Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kevin Shattenkirk will never forget having his contract bought out in the summer of 2019 and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning because he felt their core players had a similar chip on their shoulders after a shocking first-round exit. More than a year later, he created a moment to remember to […]
Tampa Bay momentum over Dallas into back-to-back Cup games
The Dallas Stars have to fix some things in a hurry, or this Stanley Cup Final could be over quickly. After consecutive games with three-goal periods, Tampa Bay has all of the momentum and a 2-1 series lead. This most unusual Stanley Cup is now headed into the first back-to-back games in a final since […]
Stamkos seen: Lightning captain returns for Game 3 of final
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Seen Stamkos? Just in time for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is making his 2020 playoff debut Wednesday, 211 days since he last played in an NHL game. It’s a return that has the potential to change the course of the series against […]
Stanley Cup Faceoff: Stars, Lightning showing value of draws
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When Ron Francis knew something was working on faceoffs, he would experiment and not use his best moves right away. That was usually during the regular season. In the playoffs and in the Stanley Cup Final, the Hall of Fame center knows players can’t afford not to go all out to […]
Bubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-Lightning
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pat Maroon shot a puck into the Dallas bench, nailing an opponent in the face. Victor Hedman tripped Corey Perry before a faceoff. Perry put Tampa Bay’s Cedric Paquette into a headlock before getting flipped over. The dislike is building quickly for the Stars and Lightning in this Stanley Cup Final, […]
Sharks retain Bob Boughner as coach, removing interim tag
The San Jose Sharks saw enough from Bob Boughner behind their bench last season to be confident he’s the coach to lead them back to the top. Sharks general manager Doug Wilson formally retained Boughner as San Jose’s coach Tuesday, removing the interim tag to make him the ninth full-time head coach in franchise history. […]
Lightning vs. Stars – Stanley Cup Final Game 3 (highlights)
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Dallas Stars, 5-2, in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.