Steven Stamkos got emotional during Lightning’s tribute for him
Steven Stamkos on Monday faced the Tampa Bay Lightning for the first time since leaving his former team. His return home was an emotional event.
The Lightning played a 2-minute tribute video for Stamkos prior to their game against Stamkos’ new team — the Nashville Predators. The video tribute left Stamkos emotional and evoked many positive memories for him.
Steven Stamkos gets emotional watching his tribute video in Tampa 🥺 pic.twitter.com/lqehSFOfw5
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 28, 2024
In addition to his tribute video, Stamkos received a standing ovation and got to skate around the ice.
Oh that was fantastic. Two minute vid, a standing ovation and a stake around the ice through his numbers for Stamkos. And then a “Steven Stamkos” chant from the fans. Scoreboard lit up with photos, videos and “thank you” messages. @TBLightning @PredsNHL pic.twitter.com/UOemiiFt8e
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) October 28, 2024
Stamkos was drafted No. 1 overall by the Lightning in 2008. He played 16 seasons for them, was named to seven All-Star Games, and won two Stanley Cups.
Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Nashville Predators over the offseason. He entered Monday’s game with just one goal on the season.