Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a ceremony celebrating his 500th NHL goal during a game against the Minnesota Wild at Amalie Arena on January 24, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images )
The Tampa Bay Lightning's season came to an end last night far too soon for Bolts fans. A first round elimination will surely motivate the team in the off season to make an impact next season. But this year had some great moments, especially for our Captain Steven Stamkos.
Steven Stamkos celebrates his 499th goal in the third period during a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Amalie Arena on January 12, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning arrive wearing "Team Stamkos" shirts for the game against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on April 06, 2023 in Elmont, New York. Steven Stamkos #91 was set to play in his 1000th NHL game. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Steven Stamkos arrives to play in his 1000th NHL game. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Enough was enough. Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning goes after Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs fight in the third period during Game Three of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 22, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a ceremony celebrating his 500th NHL goal during a game against the Minnesota Wild at Amalie Arena on January 24, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images )
