When you think of the best active coaches in the NHL, it’s hard not to put Jon Cooper at the top. In recent years, there have been coaching changes aplenty across the NHL.
Lightning HC Jon Cooper said on Wednesday that his controversial comment 'pained [him]' more than series loss vs. Panthers.
The Lightning have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a one-year extension. He’ll remain in Tampa through the 2025-26 campaign.
Jon Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night, being shown the door in five games only by their home-state rivals, the Florida Panthers.
Every year, there are always a few surprises in the NHL coaching carousel, typically involving teams letting go of coaches many wouldn’t expect. Sometimes, they’re swift firings, and sometimes, they’re ones that come out of left field.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday, and Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not hold back on two goalie interference calls that went against them.
Officiating always seems to be in the spotlight, but once the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, it is magnified, especially regarding goalie interference. Goalie interference is the NHL’s version of the NFL catch-no-catch rule.
With the Tampa Bay Lightning losing to the Florida Panthers in five games, there will be a lot of questions surrounding the future of Steven Stamkos with the Lightning.
SUNRISE — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper was obviously not happy his team had two goals disallowed in its Game 5 loss to the Panthers on Monday night.
And now a second team has been eliminated from the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning joined the Washington Capitals in being shown the way home. We’re talking about two clubs that had their moments of glory in the past, but now have to deal with the inevitable downfall that follows more successful years.
Two goals, overturned because of goaltender interference, were "clearly a turning point" on Monday night, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, as the Lightning saw their season end with a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their first-round series.
TAMPA — Lightning coach Jon Cooper knows his team is in deep against the Florida Panthers in this playoff series. And it could be a short-lived postseason run for the Lightning if the Panthers have their way.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a world of trouble after losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers at home on Thursday night.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to avenge their first-round exit from last season. However, their redemption tour in the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not receive a positive start.
Prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Coach Jon Cooper spoke about how the team is dealing with the final weeks of the season. They are pretty much locked into their playoff spot at this point (although their opponent is very much undecided) and while they have four more games to go, the importance to them is quite minimal.
There are many reasons to like Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. He perfectly balances a laid-back, approachable demeanor with a fierce competitiveness that demands the best from his players.
On ESPN's "The Drop," Tampa Bay's coach chimed in on the Panthers rivalry, his team's resilience and whether he wants to coach Canada in the Olympics.
If ever there was a team the New York Rangers would want to model itself after, it likely is the Tampa Bay Lightning, whom they play Thursday night at Amalie Arena.
According to Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper, his squad was dealt a tough hand in a very rare, late, home loss Thursday, but the Lightning have a chance at redemption when the Montreal Canadiens arrive on the Gulf Coast for Saturday night's match.
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