With a 2-1 victory against Boston, The Tampa Bay Lightning have won four of its past five games. ...more

December 28, 2009

For the better part of the first half of Monday's game, the Lightning skated hard, defended strong, battled along the walls and withstood the dynamic Washington attack. ...more

December 8, 2009

No one would know it by watching Monday night's out-of-sync showing against Colorado, but the Lightning's power play has been coming to life the past couple of weeks. ...more

December 1, 2009

Vinny Lecavalier says they're close. The Lightning captain said Tampa Bay's .500 start through the first three weeks doesn't reflect the improved talent level on a young roster that has had difficulty closing out games. ...more

October 30, 2009

When a team has been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, there aren't too many games on the schedule that could be qualified as "big." ...more

March 27, 2009

Seen Stamkos? And how. Hockey season is winding down. In many ways the end can't come soon enough for the Lightning. Then you see the kid. ...more

March 26, 2009

Two teams headed for tee times next month teamed up for a tilt worthy of more meaningful times. ...more

March 18, 2009

The short-term effects resulting from trade deadline day transactions pain the Lightning. General Manager Brian Lawton hopes the long-term effects result in gain. ...more

March 5, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 22, 2009

Tonight's Lightning opponent has survived the lean years and stockpiled impressive young talent. ...more

February 17, 2009