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Opening Night For The Tampa Bay Lightning at an Empty Amalie Arena

The Bolts got to take their first look at the Stanley Cup Championship banner, but the team announced they will wait until fans are back in the seats before it…

The Tampa Bay Lightning raise the banner celebrating winning the Stanley Cup for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena.

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The Bolts got to take their first look at the Stanley Cup Championship banner, but the team announced they will wait until fans are back in the seats before it gets raised .

Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: The Tampa Bay Lightning raise the banner celebrating winning the Stanley Cup for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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The Tampa Bay Lightning present the Stanley Cup celebrating winning for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena.


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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The Tampa Bay Lightning watch the banner being raised celebrating winning the Stanley Cup for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes the ice during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: The Tampa Bay Lightning raise the banner celebrating winning the Stanley Cup for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: The Tampa Bay Lightning present the Stanley Cup celebrating winning for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: The Tampa Bay Lightning watch the banner being raised celebrating winning the Stanley Cup for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Ondrej Palat #18 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Ondrej Palat #18 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes the ice during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena.


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Barclay Goodrow #19 of the Tampa Bay Lightning carries the puck during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Patrick Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to pass during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: David Kampf #64 of the Chicago Blackhawks faces off against Mitchell Stephens #67 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during a game on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning passes during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Patrick Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fights for the puck during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Malcolm Subban #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning carries the puck during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning passes during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to pass during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tlooks on during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena on January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

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The Tampa Bay Lightning raise the banner celebrating winning the Stanley Cup for the 2019-20 NHL season during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night of the 2020-21 NHL season at Amalie Arena.

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