TAMPA, FLA. (WFLA) — For the third straight season, the Tampa Bay Lightning are knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. Twice by Florida. Although it stings, the team looks forward to another round with their rival.

At every home game, the Tampa Bay Lightning honor a local person or nonprofit working to make an impact in our community. During the playoff game on April 30, the Bolts honored Debbie Evenson. For the past 17 years,

The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their season draw to a close on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their First Round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Florida Panthers.