The day started off with a free concert and Tampa Bay Lightning players walking the blue carpet, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. And the day ended with a come from behind win to start the season 1-0... not to mention scoring you free lunch today. Welcome back Bolts!
Now the Lightning hit the road for games this weekend in Detroit and Ottawa. They return to Amalie Arena for their next home game on Thursday, October 19 against the Vancouver Canucks.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Amalie Arena during the opening night game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)The Lightning will miss Andrei Vasilevskiy while he's out recuperating, but Jonas Johansson #31 of the Tampa Bay Lightning was incredible.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes the ice.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning sprays Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Nicholas Paul #20 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a 3rd period goal.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his 3rd period goal.
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(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal third period during the opening night game against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena on October 10, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Nicholas Paul #20 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores.
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Nikita Kucherov #86 scored the first goal of the NHL season.
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