One man does not a loss create. But that didn't stop Lightning goaltender Mike Smith from shouldering the blame for a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday, dropping Tampa Bay 10 points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. ...more

January 30, 2009

For three days, being on the ice was Vinny Lecavalier's only escape from his cell phone. Once the rumors of a pending trade to Montreal hit cyberspace, there was no dousing the flames. ...more

January 24, 2009

On a night in which neither Vinny Lecavalier nor Marty St. Louis scored, the Lightning turned to an unlikely place for offense. ...more

January 22, 2009

A sense of normalcy returned to the Lightning locker room Friday. Gone was the media throng that had descended on the Forum the day before. Missing was the air of doubt surrounding iconic center Vinny Lecavalier and a possible trade to his hometown Montreal Canadiens. Absent were members of the Montreal press corps, who flew down to get the scoop before swooping back out of town. ...more

January 17, 2009

Entering the start of training camp, Mike Smith was a question. Halfway through the season, he's been the Lightning's answer. ...more

January 8, 2009

Lightning players, even if they haven't turned it into wins, can feel a change, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

January 4, 2009

The Lightning took Sunday off. No practice. Does that mean they're fat and happy after winning three in a row? ...more

December 29, 2008

The final minute of Friday night's game might have left a bit of a sour taste in the Lightning's mouth. But at least they didn't have to swallow a bitter pill. ...more

December 27, 2008

While the Lightning's lack of success has created a murmur among all the naysayers this season, Tampa Bay's most recognizable figure has been relatively quiet. ...more

December 26, 2008

The Lightning played a strong road game with a strong forecheck and just as strong of a backcheck. ...more

December 24, 2008