Stamkos' controversial shot was one of 40 that failed to beat goaltender Kari Lehtonen in a 3-1 loss to Atlanta. ...more

February 11, 2009

Tampa Bay welcomed back an old friend Monday night, greeting Brad Richards with open arms in his return to town. The former Lightning star was even applauded when he scored a goal two minutes into the game. ...more

January 20, 2009

ANAHEIM, Calif. - One day after Rick Tocchet called for more determination to win the close ones, the Lightning managed to do just that. ...more

January 10, 2009

Lightning interim coach Rick Tocchet got the effort and energy he was looking for Thursday night against the red-hot Boston Bruins. ...more

December 5, 2008

Mistake-free hockey is a concept only devised in theory. But offensively-challenged times almost make it feel like it has to be practiced. ...more

December 5, 2008

Steven Stamkos slowly glided to center ice, skidded to a stop and stared across to Pittsburgh superstar Sidney Crosby. Stamkos took one deep breath to collect himself, and it was game on as the puck dropped to the ice. ...more

September 21, 2008

Tampa Bay got victimized by a Capitals' offense Wednesday that had been stuck in a filibuster during a recent four-game losing streak. ...more

October 25, 2007