Maybe it was because they were well-rested and their opponents were playing on consecutive nights. Maybe they were mad. ...more

October 30, 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

The Lightning, once one of the NHL's better shootout teams, lost 10 of 13 last year and sit 0-3 this year. ...more

October 27, 2009

Sabres goalie Ryan Miller was perfect in the overtime shootout in a gut-wrenching 3-2 loss for Tampa Bay. ...more

October 24, 2009

Steven Stamkos scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season in the Bolts' 5-2 victory over San Jose. ...more

October 23, 2009

Vinny Lecavalier and Marty St. Louis usually kick their games up a notch when they visit their native Montreal, but it was a Lightning netminder from Finland who looked more inspired than usual Thursday night. ...more

March 27, 2009

Marty St. Louis scored in overtime as the Lightning scratched out a 2-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. ...more

March 25, 2009

Ryan Malone thrives where others fear to tread. Parking his 6-foot-4 frame in the slot and warding off defenders, Tampa Bay's hulking left wing leads the NHL in shooting accuracy, scoring on 21.6 percent of his 111 shots. ...more

March 21, 2009

Washington superstar Alex Ovechkin represents the new breed of hockey players who play the game with a whole lot of skill mixed in with nearly as much pizzazz. ...more

March 20, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-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

March 14, 2009