Tampa Bay Lightning Honor Stamkos in First Game Back
In a heartfelt return to Tampa Bay, Steven Stamkos was honored with a video tribute during his first game back at Amalie Arena after signing with the Nashville Predators as a free agent this offseason.
The emotional tribute elicited a lengthy standing ovation from fans, who acknowledged Stamkos's significant contributions to the Lightning franchise over his 16-season career.
As the all-time leader for the Lightning in games played (1,082), goals (555), and points (1,137), Stamkos played a pivotal role in leading the team to consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021.
Entering the game on Monday, the 34-year-old had recorded one goal and zero assists in eight games with the Predators.
