Nashville forward Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa Bay with his new team
Steven Stamkos has received a warm welcome in his return to Tampa Bay with the Nashville Predators
By JOHN KREISER
Published - Oct 29, 2024, 12:09 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:55 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos received a warm welcome when he returned to Tampa Bay on Monday night with the Nashville Predators. He got everything but a victory.
Stamkos had his first two assists with the Predators, who lost 3-2 in overtime to the Lightning.
He was selected by Tampa Bay with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NHL draft. He spent his first 16 seasons with the Lightning before signing a $32 million, four-year contract with the Predators in free agency.
Stamkos was a two-time Stanley Cup winner with his first NHL team. He was named captain in 2014. The forward is Tampa Bay's career leader in points (1,137), goals (555) and games played (1,082).
