STEVEN STAMKOS FIRST LIGHTNING WITH 300 CAREER MULTI-POINT GAMES March 09, 2024 - NHL.com

Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos has etched his name in the franchise's history books again by becoming the first player to accumulate 300 career multi-point games. He joins Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, and Patrick Kane as the only active players to have this milestone. 

STEVEN STAMKOS SETS RECORD FOR MOST GAMES PLAYED FOR LIGHTNING December 31, 2023 - NHL.com

Steven Stamkos has set another record with the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the longest tenured player in the teams history. Stamkos now holds the Lighnting records for most goals, most points and most games played. 

"It's special, it brings back a lot of early memories with this organization," Stamkos said. "Just proud to be with this team for as long as I have. I have some amazing memories, some amazing coaches, teammates, everyone that's helped me get here. It was a special night and a big win for our team."

STEVEN STAMKOS SCORES FOUR December 15, 2023 - NHL.com

For the first time in his career, Steven Stamkos has scored four goals in one game. It is also his second time scoring three goals in a period. Stamkos becomes the 20th player in NHL history to achieve the milestone of 200 power-play goals.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper had this to say, "He looks at me after the fourth one and says, ‘First time ever,’. I was like, ‘You’ve got 500 (529) of them, that was the first time you’ve had four in a game?’ And he said, ‘Yeah,’ so we had a good little chuckle on the bench."

STEVEN STAMKOS REACHES 1,000 GAMES PLAYED MILESTONE April 07, 2023 - NHL.com

Nearly 15 years ago, Steven Stamkos’ name was called as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 1^st Overall Pick in the 2008 NHL Draft. Yesterday, Stamkos became the franchises second player to reach the 1,000 game mark - all with the same team. Stamkos through perseverance, resilience, and durability has been the Lightning captain for nine years, is the franchise leader in goals scored and total points. He will go down in Tampa Bay sports history as one of the most talented athletes to ever grace the city, Stamkos has already had an incredibly successful career. Luckily for Lightning fans, he's still got plenty of games ahead of him.    

STEVEN STAMKOS JOINS EXCLUSIVE NHL CLUB, SCORING HIS 500TH GOAL January 19, 2023 - Tampa Bay Times

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Steven Stamkos became the 47th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals. He is one of three active players to have reached the milestone.  He also is the 23rd player to score 500 goals with one franchise.

“That’s a game that you’re going to remember for forever,” said Stamkos after the game, sitting at his stall while clutching the 500th goal puck in his left hand. “So to do that and to have that story to tell for years to come, it’s pretty special.”

From the teenager who was immediately Tampa Bay’s franchise fixture when drafted No. 1 overall in 2008, to the unquestioned leader of the game’s most dominant team the past three seasons, Stamkos now is in rare company.

Steven Stamkos Reaches 1,000 Point Milestone December 01, 2022 - Tampa Bay Times

With his assist on the Lightning’s second goal Thursday night against the Flyers, Lightning captain Steven Stamkos became the 95th player in NHL history to accumulate 1,000 career points.

He is one of only 10 active players to have reached the milestone.

Stamkos, who is already the Lightning’s all-time leading scorer after passing Martin St. Louis (953 points) last season, becomes the first player in franchise history to reach 1,000 points. He is six goals away from reaching 500 for his career, a feat accomplished by just 46 players in NHL history. He reached the 500-assist mark earlier this season.

Stamkos has played his entire career in Tampa Bay, where he won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.

Steven Stamkos Joins 100 Point Club for First Time May 01, 2022 - CBS Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos finished off the 2021-22 season by accomplishing a first in his 14 NHL seasons. Stamkos recorded 100 points in a season for the first time in his NHL career. In Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Lightning star reached the milestone with his second goal of the contest.

The 32-year-old center's previous career high was 98 points when he scored 45 goals and dished out 53 assists during the 2018-19 season. Stamkos finished the regular season with 106 points (42 goals and 64 assists).

Stamkos and the Lightning will look to win their third Stanley Cup in as many seasons when the playoffs begin on May 2^nd, 2022.

The Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup July 08, 2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning were crowned Stanley Cup Champions last night - hoisting the trophy for the second consecutive season.   

Congratulations to Newport clients Steven Stamkos, Ondrej Palat, Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak, Ben Thomas & Fredrik Claesson.   

The Lightning will looked to defend their title for a 3rd straight year in 2021/22.

Newport clients in running for Masterton Trophy May 10, 2021

The nominations for the Bill Masterton Trophy were announced on Monday, with numerous Newport Hockey Agency clients making the list. The group included Anaheim Ducks centre, David Backes, Arizona Coyotes winger, Phil Kessel, Detroit Red Wings defenceman, Danny DeKeyser, Minnesota Wild defenceman, Matt Dumba, Montreal Canadiens winger, Corey Perry, New York Islanders forward, Casey Cizikas, and Tampa Bay Lightning centre, Steven Stamkos. 

Newport clients have won the previous two Masterton Trophies: Bobby Ryan in 2020 and Robin Lehner in 2019.

For more on the Masterton Trophy nominees, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Stamkos sets new mark in Lightning victory February 03, 2021

Steven Stamkos became the franchise leader in power play points last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Nashville Predators, 5-2. The superstar forward set the new team record  of 301 points with a power play goal in the second period of the contest. The Markham-native is off to a fine start to the season with the Stanley Cup-defending champion Lightning, registering 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in his first 8 games played.

For more on Stamkos and the new record, keep reading the tsn.ca story here.

Tampa Bay wins in 6 games over Dallas September 28, 2020

The Tampa Bay Lightning were crowned Stanley Cup champions on Monday night, defeating the Dallas Stars 2-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. It was the culmination of one of the most unique and memorable NHL playoffs in history. Congratulations to Newport clients Steven Stamkos, Ondrej Palat, Anthony Cirelli & Erik Cernak on their incredible accomplishment.

Stamkos does it all in Lightning win January 30, 2020

Steven Stamkos was named the 1^st star of the game last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning came from two goals down to defeat the Los Angeles Kings, 4-2. The Lightning captain was instrumental in the comeback, scoring the tying goal mid-way through the second period before assisting on the game-winner. He would go on to finish the game with 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist), a game-high 5 shots on net, 4 hits and 2 blocked shots. The 29-year-old forward is currently in the midst of a 5-game point streak that has seen him tally an impressive 5 goals and 4 assists.

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com article here.

Stamkos continues to shine in Lightning’ win December 13, 2019

Steven Stamkos scored for a 4th straight game last night, guiding the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 defeat of the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old sharpshooter tallied twice in the win, including the game-winning goal late in the 3rd period. No player has been hotter than Stamkos of late, with the Markham-native registering an impressive 6 goals and an assist in his last 4 games played.  

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos joins 400-goal club November 18, 2019

Steven Stamkos became the 9^th active player to score 400 goals on Saturday, as the Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Winnipeg Jets, 4-3. The 29-year-old center is the second fastest player in NHL history to achieve the milestone, reaching the mark in just 763 games. The Toronto-native has gotten off to an excellent start in 2019-20, tallying 20 points (including 7 goals) in 17 games played.

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the cbc.ca piece here.

Stamkos plays key role in Lightning win October 11, 2019

Steven Stamkos scored the game-winning goal last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 7-3. The 29-year-old Lightning captain finished the game with 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists), a +2 rating and 4 shots on net. He would eventually go on to be named the 2nd star of the contest.   

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com post here.     

Stamkos guides Lightning to 7th straight win March 22, 2019

Steven Stamkos was named the 3^rd star of the game last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning came from behind to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-3. The talented center tallied 3 points in the contest (1 goal, 2 assists), along with 3 shots on net and a 63% faceoff win percentage. The Markham-native has been in excellent form of late, registering 3 goals and 4 assists in his last 3 games played. With 88 points through 75 games this season, Stamkos is on pace to match his career-best point total of 97, which he set in 2011-12.

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos ties goal-scoring record in Lightning win March 15, 2019

Steven Stamkos’ 2^nd period goal put him in the Tampa Bay Lightning record book last night, tying him for most goals in franchise history with 383. The All-world forward would go on to finish the game with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist), 3 shots on net and a 62% faceoff win percentage. The Markham-native has tallied 35 goals this season, the 6^th time in his career that he has surpassed the 30-goal plateau.

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos named 3rd star in Lightning win February 13, 2019

Steven Stamkos tallied a goal and an assist last night, as the Eastern Conference leading Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Calgary Flames, 6-3. The sharpshooting center registered his 30th goal of the season in the contest, the 6th time in his career he has reached the 30-goal plateau. Through 57 games in 2018-19, the Markham-native is currently ranked 12th in the NHL in points with 66 and 10th in goals with 30.  

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Stamkos guides Lightning to 7th straight win January 04, 2019

Steven Stamkos tallied his 12th multi-point game of the season last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised to their 7^th straight win, defeating the Los Angeles Kings, 6-2. The 28-year-old superstar registered a goal, two assists and a game-high 6 shot on net in the contest. The Lightning captain has been hot of late, tallying 5 goals and 4 assists in his last 5 games.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos tallies hat trick in Lightning romp December 11, 2018

Steven Stamkos registered his 9^th career hat trick last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised to a comfortable, 6-3 defeat of the New York Rangers. The superstar forward also passed a key milestone in the win, tallying the 700^th point of his NHL career. For the season, the Markham-native currently is averaging more than a point per game, with 33 (15 goals, 18 assists) in 33 games to date.

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Stamkos breaks out with dominating performance November 22, 2018

Steven Stamkos was named the first star of the game last night, guiding the Tampa Bay Lightning to an easy, 7-3 defeat of state rivals, the Florida Panthers. The Toronto-native did a little bit of everything in the contest, tallying 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) a +4 rating, 2 shots on net, 3 hits and an impressive 80% faceoff win percentage. The 2-time Rocket Richard trophy winner has had an excellent start to the season, registering 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists) through his first 22 games played.

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Stamkos represents Lightning organization at Humane Society June 21, 2018

Steven Stamkos was front and center at the Human Society earlier this month, presenting the foundation with a check for $50,000 on behalf of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. The Lightning captain spent the day carrying around a white and dog hound mix, while entertaining and signing autographs for the many school children gathered for the occasion.

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Lightning get back on track behind Stamkos’ brilliance May 16, 2018

Steven Stamkos led the Tampa Bay Lightning back into the winner’s circle last night, tallying a goal and an assist in a 4-2 defeat of the Washington Capitals. The Lightning captain also finished the game with an excellent 58% faceoff winning percentage to go along with his 2-point performance. The 28-year-old sharpshooter has been hot of late, with 4 goals and 4 assists in his last 5 games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos has monster game in Lightning win March 05, 2018

Steven Stamkos put on an offensive show on Saturday night, guiding the NHL-best Tampa Bay Lightning to 7-6 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The superstar center tallied an incredible 5 points in the contest (2 goals, 3 assists), and even threw in the game-winning shootout goal for good measure. He unsurprisingly went on to be named the 1^st star of the game. For the season, the Markham-native has already set a new career-high for assists (50), and his +23 rating also represents a new high-water mark.

For more on Stamkos and Saturday’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Against all odds, Stamkos is back to being among the NHL’s best January 26, 2018

After countless injury setbacks seemed to put his career in perpetual stasis, Steven Stamkos has managed to overcome it all, propelling himself back to the top of the heap. The 27-year-old superstar center is now healthy and playing better than ever, and will be a central figure during this weekend’s All-star festivities. The Markham-native has not only been one of the best player’s in the league this season, but also a leader on a serious Stanley Cup contender. He is a major reason why his Tampa Bay Lightning currently hold the best record in the league (34-12-3). Through 49 games, Stamkos sits 4^th overall in points (58), and leads the NHL in power play goals (12).

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Stamkos and Namestnikov click in Lightning’ victory November 09, 2017

Lightning duo Steven Stamkos and Vladislav Namestnikov continued their hot run of form last night, tallying a total of six points between the two of them in a comfortable, 5-1 defeat of the San Jose Sharks.  Stamkos, who currently leads the entire NHL in points with 28, added 3 more assists to his totals in the win. Namestnikov meanwhile, who eventually would be named the game’s 2^nd star, registered 2 goals, an assist, 4 shots on net and 3 blocked shots.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Stamkos named player of the month; Schwartz claims 3rd star honours November 02, 2017

Steven Stamkos was named the 1^st star for the month of October yesterday, leading the NHL in both assists (18) and both points (24) in 13 games played. This has been a huge turnaround for the 27-year-old superstar forward, who was sidelined for 65 games last season. Stamkos has been a huge reason why the Tampa Bay Lightning are off to an NHL best 10-2-1 record (21 points). Jaden Schwartz, meanwhile, was named 3^rd star of the month, helping guide the St. Louis Blues to one of their best starts in years. The Wilcox-native currently sits 3^rd in the NHL in points (17), and 4^th in plus/minus (+10).

For more on Stamkos and Schwartz, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Stamkos named first star of the week October 23, 2017

Steven Stamkos was named the 1^st star of the week on Monday, after guiding the Tampa Bay Lightning to an impressive 3-0-1 record. The superstar forward was a unanimous choice for the award after tallying four straight, multi-point games. He would eventually finish the week with an incredible 11 points (2 goals, 9 assists) and a plus/minus rating of +6.  The native of Markham, Ontario unsurprisingly leads the NHL in points (18) and assists (15) through 9 games.

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos raring to go at upcoming training camp September 05, 2017

Steven Stamkos has had his fair share of long-term injuries over the last couple of seasons, but despite the setbacks, the 27-year-old sniper is excited to get the new season underway. The two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard says he feeling better than ever since undergoing surgery on his knee in November of last year.  Tampa Bay’s Stanley Cup hopes went by the wayside after Stamkos’ injury last year, so all eyes will be on the perennial All-Star’s progression in 2017-18.

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the sportsnet.ca story here.

Stamkos stays hot as Lightning roll November 11, 2016

Steven Stamkos was a driving force in the Tampa Bay Lightning's victory last night, scoring a goal and setting up two others in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. He eventually went on to be named the 1^st star of the contest. The 26-year-old center has had a great start to his 2016-17 season, averaging better than a point per game (17 points in 14 games). He currently sits 2^nd overall in the NHL in points, and 5^th in assists.

For more on Stamkos and the Lightning win last night, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Stamkos stays hot in Lightning romp October 26, 2016

Steven Stamkos put in a dominating performance last night, guiding the Tampa Bay Lightning to an emphatic, 7-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The star center, who eventually would be named first star of the game, registered two goals, two assists and a plus/minus rating of +4.  It has been an impressive start to the season for the Markham, Ontario-native. Through six games, Stamkos sits 2^nd overall in points (9), and goals (5).

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.  

Stamkos clutch in Lightning win October 19, 2016

Steven Stamkos scored one of the goals of the early season last night, guiding the Tampa Bay Lightning to a come-from-behind, 4-3 victory over stateside rival the Florida Panthers. Down 3-2 with six seconds left in the third period, the sharpshooting center scored on a one-timer down low, firing the puck home from a nearly impossible angle. The Toronto-native also added an assist in the win, and went on to be named the 1^st star of the contest.

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here. 

Stamkos shines in preseason finale October 11, 2016

Steven Stamkos was excellent in Tampa Bay’s preseason finale on Saturday, claiming first star honours in a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators.  Playing in his first competitive game since winning gold at the World Cup of Hockey with Team Canada, the 26-year-old center looked like he was in midseason form, registering 3 assists, 3 shots on net and a +2 rating. 

For more on Stamkos and Saturday’s game, keep reading the sportstalkflorida.com story here. 

Stamkos and Marchand lead Canada to victory September 28, 2016

Canada defeated Team Europe in Game 1 of the World Cup of Hockey best-of-3 final last night, and Steven Stamkos and Brad Marchand were front and center, both scoring in the win.  Stamkos’ first goal of the tournament turned out to be the game-winner, and according to his teammates was long overdue. Marchand meanwhile notched his 4^th of the tourney, and also added and assist for good measure. The recently re-signed Boston Bruin currently sits 2^nd in WCH scoring, tallying 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 5 games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com article here.

Stamkos finally gets his shot with Team Canada September 06, 2016

After missing his chance at Olympic glory in 2014 due to a season-ending injury, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey represents Steven Stamkos’ big moment on the international scene, a chance to beat the best of the best in his sport. The 26-year-old sniper has been one of the top scorers in the game since his arrival in the NHL, tallying nearly a point per game (562 points in 569 games), including 312 goals. In 2015-16, the Markham-native registered 36 goals and 28 assists in 77 games.

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Stamkos commits to new, 8-year deal with Tampa Bay June 30, 2016

Steven Stamkos re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, agreeing to terms on an 8-year, $68 million contract. The 26-year-old, All-world center has been one of the most electrifying scorers since his arrival in 2008, tallying 312 goals in just 569 games. The Markham, Ontario-native has twice captured the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, made 4 NHL All-Star game appearances, and helped guide the Lightning to a Stanley Cup final in 2015.

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos leads the charge in Lightning romp March 14, 2016

The Tampa Lightning shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 4-0 last night, with Steven Stamkos providing the offensive spark in the victory.  The two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophy winner scored his 30^th and 31^st goals of the year, and added an assist for good measure. The Markham, Ontario-native has now surpassed the 30-goal plateau for the 5^th time in his 8-year career.  Stamkos also reached the 300-goal plateau earlier this year, making him the 9^th youngest player in NHL history (26 years, 12 days) to achieve that milestone.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Palat, Stamkos and Namestnikov propel Lightning to win January 20, 2016

Ondrej Palat was named the first star last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning hung on for a 6-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers. The Czech-born winger registered a goal and an assist in the contest, and a plus/minus rating of +1. His linemates Steven Stamkos and Vladislav Namestnikov also contributed to the scoring, with the former tallying two assists and the latter a goal and an assist.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos and linemates guide Lightning to win January 13, 2016

A line consisting of Steven Stamkos, Ondrej Palat and Vladislav Namestnikov provided all the firepower that the Lightning needed last night, in their 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Stamkos was named the first star of the contest, scoring twice and leading all players in shots with 7. Palat was equally productive, scoring a goal and adding two assists, while finishing the game with a plus/minus of +3. As for Namestnikov, his two assists pushed his point streak to three games. In that timeframe, the Russian rising star has five points and a plus/minus rating of +7.

For more on Tampa Bay’s win, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos nets pair in Lightning win December 21, 2015

Steven Stamkos helped guide the Tampa Bay Lightning to victory last night, scoring twice in a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. The 25-year-old sniper was a threat all night long, tallying a game-high seven shot on net. In 34 games this year, the two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner has tallied 14 goals and 11 assists.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos records milestone in Lightning win October 13, 2015

Steven Stamkos recorded the 500^th point of his career on Monday, scoring a power-play goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins. The Markham-native achieved the feat in just his 495^th NHL game.  The goal was the 278^th of his career. In three games this year, the sharpshooter has found the back of the net twice.

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the nhl.com piece here. 

Stamkos scores again as Lightning top the Rangers May 25, 2015

Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Rangers by a score of 2-0, taking a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. The sharpshooting centerman would go on to be named the first star of the contest. Stamkos has been on a roll of late, scoring a goal in four straight games, and registering seven points in that timeframe. He currently sits 2^nd overall in points in the NHL playoffs with 17 (7 goals, 10 assists).

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com piece here. 

Stamkos leads the Lightning into the Eastern Conference Final May 13, 2015

Steven Stamkos scored the winning goal last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montréal Canadiens by a score of 4-1. The All-star centerman was named the first star of the match, adding four shots on net and three hits to the scoresheet. The 25-year-old, Markham-native has been on fire of late, registering three goals and four assists in his last five games.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos erupts with three-point performance May 04, 2015

Steven Stamkos scored his first goal of the NHL playoffs last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Montréal Canadiens by a score of 6-2. The two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award winner also added two assists in the contest, and went on to be named the first star of the match. Stamkos broke the game open in the second period, when he scored on a semi-breakaway with a nifty move. The Markham-native has registered 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists) in 9 playoff games to date.

For more on last night’s game, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Stamkos leads the charge in big Lightning win March 17, 2015

Steven Stamkos was named the first star of the game last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Atlantic-leading Montréal Canadiens by a score of 4-2. The perennial all-star center scored his 38^th and 39^th goal of the season, and added an assist for good measure. He also led all skaters with six shots on net, and was an impressive 67% in the faceoff circle. The two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner is on pace for his highest goal output since 2011-12, when he scored a league-leading 60 goals.

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Stamkos scores in Lightning win February 06, 2015

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Dallas Stars by a score of 5-3. The 24-year-old sharpshooter has not missed a beat in his return from injury this season, tallying 48 points in 53 games thus far. He currently sits 3^rd in the Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophy race with 28 goals, just four behind the leader.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the tampabay.com recap here. 

Stamkos scores 250th goal December 11, 2014

All-star center Steven Stamkos scored his 250^th goal, Tuesday night, in the Tampa Bay’s 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Markham, Ontario-native became the 10^th youngest player in NHL history to reach the milestone, getting there in his 439^th contest.  In 29 games this year, Stamkos has 17 goals and 16 assists.

For more on stamkos, keep reading the nhl.com piece here. 

Stamkos carries the load in Lightning win November 27, 2014

Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added two assists last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers. The goal was the Markham-native’s 15^th of the year, which ties him for 2^nd overall in the NHL. The 24-year-old is well on his way to another 40+ goal campaign, having already achieved that mark three times in his career to date. Through 23 games this year, the two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard winner is averaging more than a point per game, tallying 15 goals and 12 assists.

For more on last night’s contest, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos pots a pair in Lightning’ win November 10, 2014

Steven Stamkos was named the 2^nd star of the match last night, as the Tampa Bay Lightning held on for a 4-3, shootout victory.  The Markham, Ontario-native scored two goals and led all forwards with 24:51 of ice-time played. The sharpshooter currently sits 2^nd in the league in goals (10) and 3^rd in shots (59).

For more on last night's game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos scores a pair in Lightning’ win October 31, 2014

Steven Stamkos led the charge in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers last night, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the win. The two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner netted his 7^th and 8^th goals of the year, which currently ranks him 2^nd in the NHL in that department. The superstar centerman has looked like his old self this year, after missing much of last season with a leg injury.

For more on Stamkos and the Lightning' win, check out the tampabay.com story here. 

Stamkos ready to put Lightning on his back this season October 14, 2014

Steven Stamkos enters the 2014-15 campaign with his mind set on one thing: getting back to dominating on the ice. He appeared to be in midseason form last night, scoring a hat trick in Tampa Bay’s commanding 7-1 win over fellow rivals the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old was a force to be reckoned with all night long, taking a game-high 12 shots on net.  The performance illustrates Stamkos’ commitment to excellence and perseverance. 11 months removed from a severe leg injury, the Markham, Ontario-native is living proof that hard work really does pay off.  

For more on Stamkos, keep reading the espn.com piece here. 

For a recap of last night’s game, check out the nhl.com story here. 

Stamkos healthy and raring to go October 07, 2014

With the regular just a day away, Steven Stamkos is feeling like his old self again, and is looking to pick up where he left off before an injury curtailed his 2013-14 campaign.  The All-world sniper got out of the gate on fire last season, scoring 14 goals and assisting on 9 others in just 16 games played. If not for the broken leg he suffered on November 11^th, who knows what kind of year the superstar center could have finished with.  Now completely healed, the Lightning captain is looking forward to the upcoming season, with the hopes of guiding his team to the playoffs and beyond.

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Stamkos looking to bounce back from a big injury in 2013-14 September 09, 2014

10 months since suffering a broken right tibia in a game against the Boston Bruins, Steven Stamkos is ready for a return to normal in 2014-15.  The two-time, Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner returned to the Tampa Bay Lightning in March for the run-up to the NHL Playoffs, but is reportedly feeling much better now than he did then.  Now that his leg feels that much stronger, the All-star centerman is excited to get the new season started, and pick up where he left off before the injury.

For more on Stamkos, check out the nhl.com article here.

Stamkos’ goal proves crucial in Lightning win March 14, 2014

Steven Stamkos’ third period marker proved to be the deciding goal in a 5-4, Tampa Bay Lightning victory over the Florida Panthers.  Out for almost 4 months with a broken right shin, the two-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner scored his first goal since November 9^th, and also added an assist. In 25 games this year, the marksman has 15 goals and 10 assists.

For more on Stamkos and last night’s game, keep reading the tampabay.com article here.

Subban and Stamkos headline Team Canada’s Olympic selections January 07, 2014

The wait is finally over. Hockey Canada officially named their highly anticipated 25-man roster, Tuesday, a list highlighted by the inclusion of 2013 Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban, as well as the NHL’s top goal scorer in 2010 and 2012, Steven Stamkos.   Other notables include forward Corey Perry along with defensemen Alex Pietrangelo, Dan Hamhuis and Drew Doughty.

For more on Hockey Canada’s selections, keep reading the tsn.ca story here.

Steven Stamkos breaks out with hat trick versus Panthers October 11, 2013

After going scoreless thus far this season, Steven Stamkos broke out in a big way last night, lighting the lamp three times en route to a 7-2 thrashing of the Florida Panthers. The Tampa Bay Lightning sniper finished the night with 4 points, putting him in a tie for 4^th in scoring (6 points) with fellow stars P.K. Subban and Phil Kessel.

For more On Stamkos’ electrifying performance, keep reading the sportsnet.ca article here.

Subban, Stamkos among top names invited to Canada’s Olympic camp July 23, 2013

With the Sochi 2014 Olympics right around the corner, Hockey Canada announced their preliminary list of 47 players for the nation’s upcoming orientation camp in late August. Headlining that list is the newly crowned Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban, along with 2-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard award winner Steven Stamkos. Other notable invitees include: Drew Doughty, Jordan Eberle, Mike Green, Dan Hamhuis, Brad Marchand, James Neal, Corey Perry, Dion Phaneuf, Alex Pietrangelo, and Mike Richards.

For more on this story, keep reading the NHL.com piece here.

For more on Subban's reaction to being invited to the Olympic camp, check out the montrealgazette.com article here.

Stamkos, Schultz and Eberle impress in win over Sweden May 10, 2013

Steven Stamkos is not letting the disappointment of missing the NHL playoffs get to him. In four games thus far in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, Stamkos leads the Canadian squad with 3 goals and 4 assists, tying him for first overall in the tournament.

The Lightning marksman was at it again last night, netting the winning goal in Canada’s 3-0 victory over Sweden.  Earlier in the week, Stamkos racked up 4 points in a convincing, 7-1 rout of Norway.

Justin Schultz had one of his better games to date, assisting on Stamkos’ second-period, PP goal. The rookie blue-liner stood out, impressing with his puck distribution and vision on the ice.

Jordan Eberle had another solid game for Canada, setting up his linemates for numerous opportunities. The Oiler standout has 5 assists in 5 games thus far in the tournament.

For more on last night’s contest, keep reading the Edmonton Journal article here: 

Mr. Consistency: Steven Stamkos is the new Brett Hull April 10, 2013

In the last few years, the NHL landscape has been a bit all over the place. 8 th place teams winning the cup, long-term injuries to a variety of star players, teams flip flopping from bottom feeders to contenders. Indeed, there has been very little you can count on. Except, that is, for Steven Stamkos. If you can count on one thing, it is that the sniper will do his thing, year in, year out.  

Since the 09-10 season, when he won his first of two Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophies, Stamkos has scored 182 goals (including 26 this year). In that time he has not missed a game, finding a way to avoid injury despite being a marked man on the ice.  

In short, Stamkos is a model for consistency, much in the same way Brett Hull was in his illustrious career, which saw the prolific sniper score an incredible 741 goals. In his 17-year career, Hull rarely hit the disabled list, missing more than 20 just once in a season.  

Like Hull, Stamkos has that incredible knack for carving out his own key spots on the ice to score goals, all the while avoiding crunching hits from opposing players.  In an NHL where more and more goals are of the gritty variety, true marksmen like Stamkos are a bit of dying breed. Which makes his goal scoring prowess all the more impressive.  

After 39 games, Stamkos is currently tied for the lead in goals with Alexander Ovechkin. He has played in every game again, his 4th season in a row without missing any time due to injury. His team may have struggled this year, but you cannot put too much blame on Stamkos, whose 50 points puts him just behind current leader Sidney Crosby. Just another all-star caliber season for the 23-year-old superstar.  

Will he end up scoring as many goals as Brett Hull? It is still too early to tell. As we have seen lately, bad injuries can happen to the best of the best. Still, if his current resume is any indication, this sniper has as good a chance as anyone to catch the Golden Brett.

Stamkos, St. Louis power Lightning to victory over Sabres March 27, 2013 – Tampa Bay, Florida - TSN, Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning were rewarded for their hard work.

Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis each had a goal and an assist and the Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Tuesday.

With new head coach Jon Cooper watching from an executive suite, the Lightning put together one of their most complete defensive efforts this season.

"We did a great job of building off of last game," Stamkos said. "We didn't get the result we wanted in Winnipeg, but we played a solid game. Today we started from the get-go and we finished with solid game."

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Stamkos still improving March 13, 2013 – Tampa Bay, Florida - Dave Lozo, NHL.com Staff Writer

Remember when Steven Stamkos scored 60 goals last season? In 2012-13, he's actually scoring at an even greater rate.

With his third-period, game-winning goal in the third period of the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, Stamkos became the first player to reach the 20-goal mark this season and he scored it in his 26th game.

On his way to 60 goals in 2011-12, he didn't score his 20th goal until game 32.

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Stamkos named first star for February March 01, 2013 – Canada - CBC Sports

Tampa Bay forward Steven Stamkos, Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby and Chicago goaltender Ray Emery have been named the NHL's three stars for February.

Stamkos earned first-star honours after posting 10 goals and 10 assists in 14 games over the month. Entering Friday's games, he leads the NHL with 14 goals and is tied with Crosby for top spot in points with 31.

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