From the beginning of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a tight group committed to each other and winning. That's why a first-round loss stung as much as it did.

The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their season draw to a close on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their First Round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Florida Panthers.

TAMPA, FLA. (WFLA) — For the third straight season, the Tampa Bay Lightning are knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. Twice by Florida. Although it stings, the team looks forward to another round with their rival.