Tampa Bay Lightning 2024 Stanley Cup Odds
The Tampa Bay Lighting is among the finest franchises in professional sports. Under the leadership of owner Jeffrey Vinik, the Lighting are world-class winners on and off the ice. Since 2014, the Tampa Bay Lightning missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs only one time, with the exception being a team that had a .573-win percentage in 2017. Tampa Bay won the successive Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021. These days, the Lightning are paying the price for that previous success. The salary cap, wear-and-tear, and age eventually catch up with the best of teams, and Tampa Bay is now in that predicament.
2024 Stanley Cup Betting Odds
Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Betting Lines
At the approach of the All-Star Break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are 26-18-5 straight up and 20-20-3 over/under the total. Also, Tampa Bay is 3rd in the Atlantic Division playoff standings. Tampa Bay is 12 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Atlantic Division Conference playoff race. Late on, Boston has covered seven out of their last eight games. While the Bruins have gone over the total in five of its previous nine matchups. Tampa Bay has NHL rankings of 11th for goals scored and 1st for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Lightning have NHL rankings of 22nd for goals against and 12th for penalty killing.
The Lightning’s biggest problem is its decline in defensive production from its Stanley Cup glory days. If head coach Jon Cooper can’t tighten up the defense, the Lightning will struggle to earn a playoff spot or advance far if they get in.
Tampa Bay Lightning Key Players
Captain Steven Stamkos continues to be an effective player and offensive threat for the Lightning. The first overall pick of the 2008 NHL Draft has played his entire career for Tampa Bay. At age 33, Stamkos is still productive. The center scored 34 goals with 50 assists last year. In 1003 career games, Stamkos has 515 goals and 541 assists for 1056 points. Stamkos is a seven-time All-Star and two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner as the NHL’s top goal scorer.
Nikita Kucherov is far and away the best layer on the Lighting. In his first 43 games, Kucherov had 28 goals with 44 assists and 72 points. Kucherov is coming off a strong 2022-23 season with 30 goals, 83 assists and 113 points. In 644 career games, Kucherov has 276 goals, 453 assists and 729 points. 2024 marks the fifth time that Kucherov made the NHL All-Star Game. Kucherov was the 2019 Hart Memorial Trophy winner as the NHL MVP.
Victor Hedman is one of the top defensemen in the NHL and a prolific quarterback on the power play. Hedman was the send overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft and has played his entire career with Tampa Bay. In 974 games, he has 143 goals and 50-9 assists with 652 points. Hedman is a four-time All-Star and was the 2020 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoff MVP.
Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltenders
Goaltender Andre Vasilevskiy is one of the most respected and accomplished netminders in the NHL. Vasi is a five-time All-Star and the 2021 Conn Smythe Trophy winner. He has a stunning career save percentage of .919.
Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach
Jon Cooper took over as head coach at the end of the 2012-13 season and has become one of the elite bench bosses in the sport. His career record is 480-250-67, with two Stanley Cup championships and a conference title.
Season-by-Season Record (Last 5)
SEASON |
GAMES |
WINS |
LOSSES |
FINISH |
PLAYOFFS |
2022–23 |
82 |
46 |
30 |
3rd, Atlantic |
Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) |
2021–22 |
82 |
51 |
23 |
3rd, Atlantic |
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Avalanche) |
2020–21 |
56 |
36 |
17 |
3rd, Central |
Stanley Cup Champions, 4–1 (Canadiens) |
2019–20 |
70 |
43 |
21 |
2nd, Atlantic |
Stanley Cup Champions, 4–2 (Stars) |
2018–19 |
82 |
62 |
16 |
1st, Atlantic |
Lost in First Round, 0–4 (Blue Jackets) |
Tampa Bay Lightning History
Founded in 1992 as an expansion team with the Ottawa Senators, the Tampa Bay Lightning has emerged as one of the great rags to riches stories in the history of professional sports.
NHL Hall of Fame legend Phil Esposito founded the franchise with Japanese financing. Originally, the Bolts had to play in a small Fairgrounds arena and later the MLB Tampa Bay Rays home. There were times when it looked like the franchise would move. But Jeffrey Vinik saved the day when he bought the team. Tampa Bay now boasts a model NHL franchise. The Lightning has won three Stanley Cup championships in their history.
Jeffry Vinik runs a franchise that is the envy of nearly all professional sports teams. Tampa Bay sets the standard for community involvement and fan engagement. Most important of all, they are a perennial championship contender. The Lightning were constructed intelligently through the draft and are masterfully coached by Jon Cooper. Vinik has shown that an NHL franchise can succeed anywhere if it is run the right way.
The Lightning has won three Stanley Cup championships in their history, including 2020 and 2021. Tampa Bay has made the past three Stanley Cup Finals. Since being picked first overall in the 2008 NHL Draft, Steven Stamkos has been a foundational marquee man for the Lightning. And goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has emerged as arguably the best in the game.
NHL Teams
Eastern Conference - Atlantic
Eastern Conference - Metropolitan
Western Conference - Central
Western Conference - Pacific
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