Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff History

Overview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have played a total of 31 seasons. Their first season was in 1993, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Tampa Bay Lightning gone by any other names?

No, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been known by that name since 1993.

What division do the Tampa Bay Lightning play in?

The Tampa Bay Lightning currently play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a Lightning season?

The best start to a Lightning season was the 2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning, who started the season 6-0. The second best starts to a Lightning season was the 2002-03 Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2007-08 Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2010-11 Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2015-16 Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2016-17 Tampa Bay Lightning and the 2020-21 Tampa Bay Lightning, who all started the season with 3 wins.

What was the worst start to a Lightning season?

The worst start to a Lightning season was the 2008-09 Tampa Bay Lightning, who started the season at 0-5. The second worst starts to a Lightning season was the 1993-94 Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2001-02 Tampa Bay Lightning and the 2009-10 Tampa Bay Lightning, who all started the season with 3 losses.

When was the last time the Lightning were in the playoffs?

The Tampa Bay Lightning last made the playoffs in 2024, when they lost the First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 16 times in their 31 seasons.

When was the last time the Lightning missed the playoffs?

The Tampa Bay Lightning last missed the playoffs in 2017.

When was the last time the Lightning won a playoff series?

In 2022, the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers in the Conference Finals.

When was the last time the Lightning lost a playoff series?

In 2024, the Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Florida Panthers in the First Round.

What years did the Lightning make the Stanley Cup Finals?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals 5 times, in 2004, 2015, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

How many Stanley Cups have the Lightning won?

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup Finals 3 times, in 2004, 2020 and 2021.