NHL Tampa Bay Lightning A new franchise along with the Ottawa Senators, the Tampa Bay Lightening played their first NHL game the 1992-93 season.  The drive for a franchise was spearheaded by hockey legend Phil Esposito. Their first game the team won against the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3, with left wing Chris Kontos scoring a record four goals. It was a rocky road thereafter, with the team finally breifly reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1996.

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Facts and Figures Official Web Site: www.tampabaylightning.com T.V. Stations: Sunshine Network, WTTA TV 38 Radio: WDAE 1250 AM Arena: Ice Palace Capacity: 19,500 Franchise Date: December 16, 1991 Team colors :  Blue, Black, Silver & White Minor League Affiliates: Detroit Vipers (IHL) Toledo Storm (ECHL) Stanley Cups: none 2002-03 Season: Finished 1st in the Southeast Division & 3rd in the Eastern Conference GP  82 W   36 L   25 T   16 GF 219 GA 210 PTS 93