Quiz On NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning played their first NHL game at the site of the State Fair in Florida. This suggests that the State Fair venue was used for hosting the team's inaugural game.

In their first ever game, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 7-3.

Chris Kontos is the correct answer because he scored four goals in the franchise's first game. This achievement made him the first player in Tampa Bay Lightning history to score four goals in a single game, and it happened in the team's inaugural game on October 7, 1992, against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kontos' impressive performance helped set the tone for the Lightning's future success and solidified his place in the team's history.

The Ottawa Senators came into the NHL in the same year as the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The correct answer is Norris. The Tampa Bay Lightning started out their NHL existence in the Norris Division.

In their first game in the Thunderdome, the Tampa Bay Lightning played against the Florida Panthers.

During their second year in existence, the Tampa Bay Lightning led the league in attendance. This means that they had the highest number of fans attending their games compared to all the other teams in the league. This could be attributed to factors such as the team's performance, fan engagement, marketing efforts, and the overall popularity of ice hockey in the Tampa Bay area.

In their second season, the Tampa Bay Lightning played in the Atlantic division. The Atlantic division is one of the four divisions in the NHL and consists of teams primarily from the Eastern Conference. The Lightning's placement in the Atlantic division would have been determined by the league based on factors such as geographical location and competitive balance.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games in their first playoff series.

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Thunderdome was built for baseball.

In 1996, the Tampa Bay Lightning began playing in a venue called the Ice Palace. This name suggests that the arena was likely made of ice and used for ice-related activities such as hockey. The name "Ice Palace" also implies a grand and impressive structure, fitting for a professional sports team. The other options, "Igloo by the Bay," "House of Lightning," and "Tampa Pond," do not provide any indication of the arena's purpose or characteristics, making them less likely to be the original name of the Lightning's arena.

Terry Crisp is the correct answer because he coached the Tampa Bay Lightning over their first five seasons.

John Cullen is the correct answer because he missed the 1997-1998 season due to cancer.

Jacques Demers replaced both the original coach and general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1998.

Dennis Savard was the first Tampa Bay Lightning player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.