Along with the storm, comes in the Tampa Bay lightning preseason to start a new era of professional sports coverage. ⚡️🌀 On Wednesday October 2, 2024, the Lighting played a preseason game against the Florida Panthers on home ice at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The game went into extra period resulting in a 2-1 loss to the Panthers. 📸 by @vanessawenzlphotography #BAE #bayareaexaminer #sportscoverage #tampabaylightning #tampabaysports