Tampa Bay's 12-day excursion across the Midwest region of the U.S. got off to a positive start, just not as well as hoped. ...more

December 12, 2009

Whatever injury fears the Lightning held regarding top goal scorers C Steven Stamkos and LW Ryan Malone were alleviated somewhat in the mile-high air. ...more

December 12, 2009

In the past two weeks the Lightning have slid down the standings, falling out of the playoff picture with losses in five out of the past six games. ...more

December 11, 2009

One day after benching his top forwards in their loss to Washington, Lightning coach Rick Tocchet shook up his top line. ...more

December 8, 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

As Mike Smith returned to the ice on Saturday to take his turn for a celebratory circle of the ice to deliver a souvenir puck to the crowd after his first star selection, the Lightning goaltender let out his loudest impersonation of wrestler Rick Flair. ...more

December 6, 2009

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning ...more

December 5, 2009

In a town that holds so much historical relevance, the Lightning's history in Boston holds only horror stories. ...more

December 3, 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

The Lightning didn't expect to go all season without losing in regulation at home. Then again, they probably didn't figure the team that would stop their streak would be the struggling Maple Leafs. ...more

November 26, 2009