Lightning Kick Off Playoffs at Home

0:00The Tampa Bay Lightning are kicking off the Stanley Cup playoffs right here at Benchmark International Arena, chasing their fourth championship in. Style. They're set to face the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, with that electric playoff vibe already buzzing through the building. Playoffs crank up the intensity to a whole new level, turning every game into a community rally cry. Fans are decked out in blue and white, prouder than ever to rep the bolts. Everyone's feeling the love from players to staff because these fans pack the house night after night, fueling the team's fire. It's all about that mutual energy that makes Tampa feel like one big family. Former Lightning winger Patrick Maroon remembers those epic home ice cup wins, calling them special moments the crowd deserves after all there. Support. The team wants to pay it back with another run. As the series tips off, expect sellouts and nonstop heart, proving why bolts nations stays locked in for the long haul. Local news, powered by AI, this is Tampa Bay News today.

1:03I'm Corey with the story.