1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season

1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning
Division5th Atlantic
Conference8th Eastern
1995–96 record38–32–12
Home record22–14–5
Road record16–18–7
Goals for238
Goals against248
Team information
General managerPhil Esposito
CoachTerry Crisp
CaptainPaul Ysebaert
ArenaThunderDome
Average attendance18,880
Minor league affiliate(s)Atlanta Knights
Nashville Knights
Team leaders
GoalsAlexander Selivanov (31)
AssistsBrian Bradley (56)
PointsBrian Bradley (79)
Penalty minutesEnrico Ciccone (258)
Plus/minusRob Zamuner (+11)
WinsDaren Puppa (29)
Goals against averageDaren Puppa (2.46)

The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

It would also be the Lightning's third and final season in the ThunderDome before moving into their next and current home, the Ice Palace.