Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 14, 2026 —

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s power play has become a season-long concern, with the team ranking near the bottom of the league in success rate despite receiving ample man-advantage opportunities, according to the trend summary.

The issue was particularly apparent in a recent loss to the New York Rangers. The available information does not provide the date or score of that game, the number of power-play chances, or how many the Lightning converted. It therefore does not quantify the performance in that matchup, but identifies it as a clear example of the broader difficulty.

The team’s low conversion rate stands in contrast to the opportunities it has had to play with a numerical advantage. The summary does not specify the Lightning’s exact ranking, success rate, or how those figures compare with previous seasons. It also does not identify which players have been on the power-play units or describe any tactical changes.

The struggles have drawn frustration from fans, particularly in the wake of key player Steven Stamkos’ departure. The information provided does not detail the circumstances or timing of his departure, or establish how it has affected the team’s power play. It presents the departure as part of the context surrounding supporters’ concerns.

The available account offers no specific statistics or comments from players, coaches or team officials. As a result, the scale of the problem can be described only in broad terms: the Lightning have had ample opportunities, remain near the bottom in power-play success rate, and saw the weakness highlighted in a loss to New York. Whether the unit improves, and what changes the team might make, are not addressed in the information provided.


Story summarized from the original created by By Eduardo A. Encina, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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