Less than 24 hours before taking to the ice Sunday, D Andrej Meszaros sat for 45 minutes while doctors sewed together 64 stitches to his upper lip, the inside of his lip, along his gum line and the roof of his mouth. ...more

January 5, 2009

Tampa Bay gave itself a quiet sendoff, blowing an early two-goal lead and falling to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. ...more

January 4, 2009

Interim coach Rick Tocchet finally shook up his shootout rotation Friday night against Florida, and it worked. The Lightning converted three of four chances and claimed only their second victory in eight shootout contests. ...more

December 28, 2008

Dance and rock music filled the locker room. Players cracked smiles. Suddenly, the Lightning didn't look so downtrodden. ...more

December 28, 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

At various points this season, the Lighting have snatched defeat out of the hands of victory. On Thursday, their fate wound up in the hands of the guys in stripes. ...more

December 19, 2008

As Lightning interim coach Rick Tocchet seeks somebody to step up on the ice, he would like to see some things cleaned up off the ice as well. ...more

December 18, 2008

The glass half-full faction would say the Lightning are not far from success based on 18 of their 22 losses this season (including overtime and shootouts) coming by one goal (discounting empty-net goals). ...more

December 17, 2008

Tampa Bay's transaction wire continues to crackle with life. The Lightning placed D Mike Lundin on waivers Friday, sending him back to Tampa while he waits to see if he clears. Also, RW Steve Downie was reassigned to AHL Norfolk. In addition, LW Matt Pettinger was activated from injured reserve and C Zenon Konopka's status changed from an emergency recall to a regular recall. ...more

December 13, 2008

The sight of captain Vinny Lecavalier fighting couldn't inspire the Lightning to a victory Saturday night. ...more

December 7, 2008