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Tampa Bay LightningJon Cooper erupts with brutal truth bomb over 'embarrassing' effort after losses to Rangers, Islanders

Jon Cooper knows what it takes to win a Stanley Cup. After all, he’s steered the Tampa Bay Lightning to two NHL titles. That said, it doesn’t take for a Stanley Cup champion coach to figure out that something’s amiss with the Lightning after the team lost two consecutive games by a total score of […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper's emotional response after losing Stanley Cup to Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning were hoping to become the next dynasty in the NHL. They had won two straight championships and reached the Stanley Cup Finals for a third straight season. They were the first team to accomplish that since Wayne Gretzky and his Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. But this time, it ended in […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper's 3-word truth bomb that should excite Tampa fans

The Tampa Bay Lightning have failed in their quest to win a third straight Stanley Cup. And head coach Jon Cooper’s message to Lightning fans was rather simple. Cooper’s coaching staff joined the 54-year-old coach at the post-game press conference following the loss. His coaching staff accompanied him when they won two consecutive Cups, as […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning star Brayden Point dealt big blow for Game 6 vs. Avalanche due to 'severe' injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning extended the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night after taking down the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5. Back home in Tampa for Game 6, the Lightning will once again have their backs against the wall, hoping to avoid elimination. Jon Cooper’s latest update on star forward Brayden Point doesn’t bode well […]

NFLAvalanche coach Jared Bednar gets brutally honest on controversial missed call in OT vs. Lightning

The Colorado Avalanche took Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final courtesy of an overtime goal from Nazem Kadri. The goal was not without controversy, however, as the Lightning and head coach Jon Cooper were quick to claim that the referees should have blown the play dead because of a too many men penalty. Avs […]

Colorado AvalancheAvalanche's Nazem Kadri responds to Lightning coach Jon Cooper questioning OT goal

The Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final over the Tampa Bay Lightning courtesy of a game-winning goal in overtime by Nazem Kadri to win Wednesday’s Game 4. However, there’s now a lot of drama surrounding Kadri’s goal. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper claimed in his postgame press conference that […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper's shocking reaction after Game 4 loss to Avalanche on Nazem Kadri winner

The Tampa Bay Lightning have fallen behind three games to one in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. The loss has left Lightning coach Jon Cooper rather displeased. Cooper spoke with the media post-game and had a rather shocking reaction to the winning goal. He began his press conference by speaking about his love for the […]

Tampa Bay LightningNikita Kucherov, Brayden Point get mixed bag of updates for Lightning in Game 4 vs. Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back emphatically in Game 3, putting the humiliating 7-0 defeat in Game 2 behind them as they trounced the Avalanche 6-2 on Monday night. Not all went well for the Lightning, however, as Nikita Kucherov sustained a worrying injury in Game 3. Head coach Jon Cooper dropped a mixed bag […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper's brutally honest reaction to Nikita Kucherov hit in Game 3 win

The Tampa Bay Lightning won a must-win Game 3 over the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. However, head coach Jon Cooper wasn’t entirely happy following the game. During the third period of Tampa’s 6-2 victory, Kucherov took a nasty hit from Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews. The 29-year-old superstar made his way to […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper drops truth bomb on Tampa's Game 1 loss to Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final

The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals to the Colorado Avalanche in overtime, 4-3. The Lightning erased a two-goal deficit on the road to force OT, but ultimately came up short on an Andre Burakovsky goal 1:23 into overtime. After the game, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper gave his take […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning get massive Brayden Point injury update for Stanley Cup Final Game 1 vs. Avs

The Tampa Bay Lightning set off on their quest for a Stanley Cup Final three-peat on Wednesday when they take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1. With the series set to get started, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper dropped a major update on the status of injured star forward Brayden Point. According to Cooper, […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning star Brayden Point gets optimistic injury update for Stanley Cup Finals vs. Avalanche

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been anxiously awaiting the return of star forward Brayden Point after his injury in the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Point missed the Lightning’s subsequent series’ against the Panthers and Rangers, so in all, he’s been sidelined for their past 10 games. Head coach Jon Cooper dropped an […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning coach Jon Cooper drops Brayden Point truth bomb for Game 4 vs. Rangers

The Tampa Bay Lightning managed a stellar comeback against the New York Rangers in Game 3, effectively keeping their season alive. With the Eastern Conference Finals series back in Tampa with the Lightning facing a 2-1 deficit, head coach Jon Cooper dropped a critical update on star forward Brayden Point, who has been sidelined since […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning HC Jon Cooper drops truth bomb on Tampa Bay after Game 2 loss to Rangers

Whatever it is that is hampering the Tampa Bay Lightning in their 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference finals series, head coach Jon Cooper will have to figure it out soon. The Lightning failed to score a win again in the series with a 3-2 loss Friday night at Madison Square Garden, which followed […]

Tampa Bay LightningLightning HC Jon Cooper bluntly calls out 'BS' take ahead of cardiac Game 7 vs. Maple Leafs

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs have an extremely important date this Sunday night, as they will be playing Game 7 of their scintillating first-round series. The Bolts are looking to keep their hopes alive for a three-peat, having won the last two editions of the Stanley Cup Finals. But the job […]

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