Division 1st Southeast 2003–04 record 46–22–8–6 Road record 22–12–4–3 | Conference 1st Eastern Home record 24–10–4–3 Goals for 245 | |
The 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 12th National Hockey League season in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning won their first Stanley Cup this season.
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Offseason
The Lightning did not have a first-round pick. For their first pick, they chose Mike Egener in the second round, 35th over-all.
Regular season
On Saturday, December 27, 2003, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
The Lightning finished the regular season having tied the Detroit Red Wings for the most short-handed goals scored, with 15.
Season standings
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points
Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast
Z- Clinched Conference; Y- Clinched Division; X- Clinched Playoff spot
Forwards
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points
Defensemen
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points
Goaltending
Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against