It would have been a fine night for something unusual. ...more

January 11, 2008

The billets being passed out Thursday night featured a heavyweight bout between two of the best hockey players in the world, a top-level battle between superstars Vinny Lecavalier and Sidney Crosby. ...more

January 11, 2008

Even if it appears that the play of C Vinny Lecavalier has gone largely unnoticed in some NHL circles this season, the fans are paying attention. ...more

January 9, 2008

Mike Lundin did exactly what he was asked to do as the puck approached him in the corner. The rookie defenseman turned his head to the left looking to find a teammate up the ice to pass to. ...more

January 6, 2008

The search for some balanced scoring feels like it's been an expedition being led by Thelma and Louise instead of Lewis and Clark. ...more

January 6, 2008

John Tortorella walked through a light snow along the icy sidewalks of Montreal early Friday morning on his way to the Bell Centre. Normally one of the first to arrive at the rink in order to get a workout in and prepare for practice, Tortorella had company in the exercise room shortly after arriving - Karri Ramo. ...more

January 5, 2008

The schedule recorded Thursday's game against the Canadiens as the midway point in Tampa Bay's schedule. ...more

January 4, 2008

Road points have been as easy to find for Tampa Bay this season as a poolside sunbather would have been on a snowy New Year's Day. ...more

January 2, 2008

During practice Monday at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, the near unimaginable happened. ...more

January 1, 2008

After looking lifeless in recent days, the Lightning showed they are alive and kicking. And for the better part of two periods Saturday, they had a strong pulse that was pumping energy into a team desperate for a boost. ...more

December 30, 2007