Ross Colton #79 of the Tampa Bay Lightning, right, celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Alex Killorn #17 and Nicholas Paul #20 during the third period at the Amalie Arena on December 3, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
(Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)The Tampa Bay Lightning begin their quest for another Stanley Cup Tuesday night when they play their first playoff game of the postseason in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are a familiar foe for the Bolts. And if this past week's game is any indicator, this series is going to get wild.
Here's the complete Round 1 schedule, including which TV channels here in the Tampa area will be televising the game. It's a best of 7 series so the first team to 4 wins moves on. The other team's golf season begins. It's been a while since we've had a boat parade on the Hillsborough River so... Go Bolts!
Tuesday, April 18 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto ESPN
Thursday, April 20 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto ESPN
Saturday, April 22 7 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay TBS
Monday, April 24 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay TBS
*Thursday, April 27 TBD Tampa Bay at Toronto TBD
*Saturday, April 29 TBD Toronto at Tampa Bay TBD
*Monday, May 1 TBD Tampa Bay at Toronto
The Tampa Bay Lightning are representing Champa Bay!
Lightning definitely struck twice and Lord Stanley is here to stay. Here's a look at the fun going on along the Hillsborough River celebrating their win!
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, center, celebrates during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
A view of a fan boat during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Ondrej Palat of the Tampa Bay Lightning is sprayed with champagne during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning, left, and Erik Cernak spray champagne during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Blake Coleman of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Mathieu Joseph of the Tampa Bay Lightning, left, and Anthony Cirelli pose during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the Stanley Cup as Steven Stamkos, left and Luke Schenn, right, celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Yanni Gourde of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with fans during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Lightning Boat Parade
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning brings the Stanley Cup up the dock during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik celebrates with fans during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
TAMPA, FL - JULY 12: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup while driving Nikita Kucherov #86 during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Luke Schenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Erik Cernak of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with fans during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
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Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
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Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
TAMPA, FL - JULY 12: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup while driving Nikita Kucherov #86 during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Blake Coleman of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Luke Schenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
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Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
Pitts/BeasleyCelebration at the park might be cut short... clouds move in!
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
TAMPA, FL - JULY 12: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup while driving Nikita Kucherov #86 during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Lightning Boat Parade
Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
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Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
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Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Victory Boat Parade
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Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
A fan looks on during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Mikhail Sergachev of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the Stanley Cup as Andrei Vasilevskiy bends over near his Conn Smythe trophy during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Mikhail Sergachev of the Tampa Bay Lightning raises the Stanley Cup ad Andrei Vasilevskiy raises the Conn Smythe trophy during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning shows off the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning shows off the Stanley Cup during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds up the Conn Smythe trophy during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Tyler Johnson of the Tampa Bay Lightning, center, during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, center and Andrei Vasilevskiy, right, celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Alex Killorn of the Tampa Bay Lightning drives Nikita Kucherov during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning Boat Parade
Fans celebrate during the boat parade to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
