The 2006–07 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 15th National Hockey League season in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning hoped to rebound from their disappointing first round exit in 2005–06. After head coach John Tortorella ripped his goaltenders during the 2006 playoffs, the Lightning pinned their hopes on Marc Denis, acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets during the off-season.
Two Lightning players represented the Eastern Conference at the 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game in Dallas: Martin St. Louis scored a goal in the game, while Vincent Lecavalier recorded an assist.
Regular season
Season standings
Game log
October
Record: 5–6–0; Home: 3–4–0; Road: 2–2–0
November
Record: 8–5–2; Home: 4–3–0; Road: 4–2–2
December
Record: 5–8–0; Home: 3–4–0; Road: 2–4–0
January
Record: 9–4–0; Home: 2–2–0; Road: 7–2–0
February
Record: 9–2–2; Home: 6–1–1; Road: 3–1–1
March
Record: 7–7–0; Home: 3–3–0; Road: 4–4–0
April
Record: 1–1–1; Home: 0–1–0; Road: 1–0–1
Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning ended the 2006–07 regular season as the Eastern Conference's seventh seed.
Eastern Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (2) New Jersey Devils
New Jersey wins series 4–2
Player stats
Awards and records
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner
Vincent Lecavalier 52 goals
Records
Milestones
Vincent Lecavalier reached 50 goals in a single season and becomes the highest, single-season goal scorer in Lightning history, surpassing Brian Bradley's previous record of 42 goals in a single season.
Transactions
The Lightning were involved in the following transactions during the 2006–07 season.
Trades
Free agents
Waivers
Draft picks
Tampa's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Lightning picked 15th overall. Through a series of trades, Tampa had only four picks at this draft.
Farm teams
Springfield Falcons
The Falcons are the Lightning's top affiliate in the American Hockey League for the third year.
Johnstown Chiefs
The Chiefs are Tampa Bay's ECHL affiliate for the 2006–07 season.
