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'Not a good look': NHL star mercilessly booed for subpar effort in skills competition
In the rebranded event, which had just 12 competitors, the Lightning superstar was eliminated from the competition after just six mini-games.
'Dangerous play' by Avalanche adds to Stanley Cup drama
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 Monday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, but at what cost?
The Rangers may find opening door for the Lightning is one they can't easily close
The Rangers appeared to have the Lightning on the ropes, but then the third period happened, and now it's anyone's series.
Breaking down every matchup in the Rangers-Lightning series
The Post breaks down the matchups between the Rangers and Lightning ahead of the Eastern Conference Final.
Lightning take 2-0 series with last-minute goal
Ross Colton's goal with 3.8 seconds left gave the Lightning a thrilling victory over the Panthers and a 2-0 edge in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Defending Stanley Cup champs even series
TORONTO — Victor Hedman had a goal and three assists for his first four-point playoff game and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Wednesday night...
Devils suffer blowout loss to this NHL power
The Devils had no chance once the Lightning turned it on.
Stanley Cup champ keeps celebrating without shirt
Nikita Kucherov has been living his best life since winning his second consecutive Stanley Cup.
Lightning star delivers legendary shirtless press conference
Hockey players are known for giving short, scripted answers during press conferences. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov did not do that. The Stanley Cup champion delivered a legendary performance at the...
Best value plays for Islanders-Lightning Game 7
After rallying to erase a two-goal deficit, the New York Islanders staved off elimination on Wednesday with a 3-2 win in overtime. The teams will decide the series Friday night...
Islanders may not have to face Lightning star in Game 7
The Islanders might be taking on a shorthanded Lightning team without its NHL-leading point producer in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semfiinals Friday night in Tampa.
Former MVP's uncertain status hangs over Islanders-Lightning Game 7
The Islanders will have to wait and see if they have to deal with the NHL's leading playoff point-producer in Game 7.
Lightning's controversial move draws more ire before facing Islanders
The Islanders are about to take on a Lightning team that has a 20-man lineup nearly $8 million over the cap — at $89,329,116 — in the Stanley Cup semifinals.
This Islanders' loss much more painful than a blowout
So the first one was a fiasco for darn near the full 60 minutes whereas the second one devolved into slapstick only after 59:40 of play and for only about...
Bet on goals galore in Lightning-Coyotes battle
The Coyotes were on a three-game winning streak before their trip east this week, but they are suffering cluster injuries at the most important position in hockey. Darcy Kuemper and...
David Quinn: Rangers learning what it takes to succeed
It’s taken trial and error with line changes, difficult lineup decisions and a recent call to the AHL for reinforcements, but 10 games into the season, Rangers coach David Quinn...
Alex Trebek got a standing ovation at the NHL Awards
Just like he does nightly on Jeopardy, Alex Trebek had the answer everyone at the NHL Awards wanted to know. The “Jeopardy!” host was on hand in Las Vegas to...
NHL Awards turn awkward after joke about Lightning
https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/1141498881877979136 It appears the Lightning do not need any additional reminders about their early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs. While chatting on stage during Wednesday's NHL Awards in Las...
NHL just can't help itself when it comes to its Coliseum feelings
This just in: After consultation with Senator Kamala Harris’ office, the Kings have decided to trade Ilya Kovalchuk. What on earth to make of that statement regarding playoff scheduling the...
Blue Jackets goalie is most crucial player around NHL's trade deadline
Maybe this is a bias from being around Henrik Lundqvist for just about a decade, but it’s very difficult to understand how a NHL team can keep plodding along without...