FILE PHOTO: Apr 24, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote (52) celebrates after scoring during the first period against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the Tampa Bay Lightning to the White House on Monday to celebrate the National Hockey League team's back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, as he and his fellow Democrats battle with the Republican governor running the team's home state of Florida.
Monday's visit was the Tampa Bay team's first-ever visit to the White House to celebrate a Stanley Cup championship win.
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