TBO Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning-Thrashers scouting report

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: Tampa Bay at Atlanta Thrashers

Konopka fulfilling his role, giving teammates spark

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:37:00 EST

Entering play Saturday, C Zenon Konopka remained the only Lightning forward on the roster to play at least six games not to register a point, but it certainly hasn't been from having prime opportunities. Though he only has 11 shots on goal, Konopka has a handful of prime scoring chances from in close, only to be turned away.

Canes rally past Bolts

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:33:00 EST

Weary legs and minds showed as the Lightning dropped a 3-1 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Overtime issues linger for Bolts

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

As the Lightning near the quarter pole of their season, it appears the team has safely put last year's on-ice follies far behind them.

Lightning-Hurricanes scouting report

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: Tampa Bay at Carolina Hurricanes

Bolts fall to Ducks in overtime, 4-3

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:28:00 EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Taking a glass half-empty or half-full approach on nights like Thursday can be a double negative no matter how it's viewed. On one end of the spectrum, the Lightning kept their streak of games without a regulation loss to seven and battled back from three goals down. At the other end, however, was a 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim, Tampa Bay's seventh overtime or shootout loss of the season with three of the Ducks' four goals coming on the power play, the last by Scott Niedermayer with the man advantage 52 seconds into overtime.

Bolts still need work

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Every coach holds a vision in their head of that perfect game, when the players on the ice execute to perfection the game plan laid out beforehand.

Arty doing fine as a Duck

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Jumping from the Gulf Coast to the West Coast this season really hasn't been that big of a deal, according to former Lightning LW Evgeny Artyukhin.

Bolts trying to stay grounded

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:29 EST

How a team handles adversity often measures its mettle. Coming through the difficult times, well, those are times teams often come together, mold a team identity and learn how to grow when times are tough.

Lightning-Ducks scouting report

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:15 EST

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: Tampa Bay at Anaheim Ducks WHEN/WHERE: 10 p.m.; Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif.

Vinny, Smith must step up before Bolts can make that giant leap

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:36:00 EST

The stellar play at Phoenix by Vinny Lecavalier and Mike Smith was encouraging, writes Martin Fennelly. Maybe they're starting to show up.

Bolts hope win is a sign of things to come

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:28:00 EST

Monday's 4-1 victory against Phoenix just might be a defining moment for the Lightning's season.

Slumping stars contribute in Bolts' win

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:33:43 EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. Tampa Bay's venture through the desert Monday turned into a night of vindication for some of the Lightning's key components in a 4-1 victory against Phoenix.

Bettman OK with owners

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:12:32 EST

Whatever deadlines previously established to sort out Tampa Bay's ownership situation are no longer a factor.

Lightning's scoring has been two-sided

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:12:00 EST

When it comes to goal production this season, the Lightning are so top-heavy at this point that the team would have a tough time bailing out the water in the hull of a ship.

Smith will start in goal for Lightning

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST

After a run of six consecutive starts, Antero Niittymaki will take a seat tonight when the Lightning visit Phoenix.

Hale keeping things simple for Lightning

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

When David Hale learned during the summer he had been traded for the second time in his career, his family didn't mind the change of locations.

Lightning-Coyotes scouting report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: Tampa Bay at Phoenix Coyotes WHEN/WHERE: 9 p.m., Jobing.com Arena

Bolts developing road mentality

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Lightning weren't very good on the road early in the season, starting with a 6-3 loss at Atlanta in the season opener.

Lightning denied again in overtime, fall to Kings

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:52:00 EST

Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Kings a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay.