1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
| 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Atlantic |
| Conference | 8th Eastern |
| 1995–96 record | 38–32–12 |
| Home record | 22–14–5 |
| Road record | 16–18–7 |
| Goals for | 238 |
| Goals against | 248 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Phil Esposito |
| Coach | Terry Crisp |
| Captain | Paul Ysebaert |
| Arena | ThunderDome |
| Average attendance | 18,880 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Atlanta Knights Nashville Knights |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Alexander Selivanov (31) |
| Assists | Brian Bradley (56) |
| Points | Brian Bradley (79) |
| Penalty minutes | Enrico Ciccone (258) |
| Plus/minus | Rob Zamuner (+11) |
| Wins | Daren Puppa (29) |
| Goals against average | Daren 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.