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At this point of the season, continuing to work hard is all Smaby can do as he waits for the opportunity to make his season debut.
Lightning: Ohlund says Koivu incident is old news
It was big news when it happened. When then-Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund broke a bone in the left leg of Wild star Mikko Koivu with a two-handed slash, there were threats of retaliation in what already was a testy rivalry between the two teams.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman skates for first time...
Victor Hedman practiced Monday at the Ice Sports Forum and was to see a doctor to determine if his brain activity is normal.
Teams such as the Montreal Canadiens seem to thrive when a game lasts past regulation.
Game preview: Canadiens look to stay hot at home vs. Lightning
With seven of eight wins coming in overtime/shootout, the Canadiens and fans have been on the edge of their seats.
Lightning-Canadiens scouting report
D Paul Ranger , D Victor Hedman , out. Canadiens - D Andrei Markov , D Ryan O'Byrne , Hal Gill , Matt D'Agostini , out; LW Georges Laraque , questionable.
Spezza's OT goal lifts Senators past Lightning
Jason Spezza scored a power-play goal 4:17 into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Malone's OT score gets Bolts by hapless Leafs
Ryan Malone scored the game-winning goal 2:21 into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre.
Tampa Bay Lightning alarmed after loss to Philadelphia Flyers
Lightning coach Rick Tocchet wasn't aware his players called a closed-door meeting after Monday's nose-holding 6-2 loss to the Flyers.
Steven Stamkos, celebrating the second of his two goals against the Devils in the Lightning's home opener, leads the team in goals with nine and is tied for the points lead with Marty St.
New Jersey Devils (7-4-0) At Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3-3), 3 P.M.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the one club that arguably came closest to handing the New Jersey Devils their first road loss of the season.
A Cold Dish: Tampa Bay Lightning Even the Score Against Ottawa Senators
It has often been said that revenge is a dish best served cold. And the Tampa Bay Lightning were undoubtedly hoping for a little payback Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators.
Shootouts have been sore spot for punchless Bolts
Given that one out of 7.6 NHL games has been decided by shootouts since the tiebreaker was instituted in 2005-06, a team with playoff aspirations had better win some of them.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet wants team to brush off early goals
Through seven games the Lightning has yet to score first. "It's always nice to get the first goal," coach Rick Tocchet said.
Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in shootout
Give Lightning coach Rick Tocchet credit for being philosophical after Saturday night's excruciating 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres at the St.
Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone says no regrets on leaving...
There is no second-guessing for Ryan Malone , no what-ifs. The left wing, who left the Penguins after the 2007-08 season to sign a seven-year, $31.5 million contract with the Lightning, said he watched every game as his former teammates won last season's Stanley Cup.
Lightning zap life out of Sharks
Mike Smith won for the first time in nine months, James Wright scored his first NHL goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Thursday night.
Penguins-Lightning scouting report
None. Penguins - RW Maxime Talbot , out. NEED TO KNOW: Lightning entered Friday tied for fourth most power-play opportunities .
Wright exceeding early expectations with Lightning
For a guy who's living at the Embassy Suites because he might be back in juniors next week, 19-year-old James Wright has attained a rather lofty status with the Lightning.
Lightning play naked shootout following practice
Since dropping a pair of games on a recent two-game road trip, the last of which resulted in a tongue-lashing from management, the Lightning have endured a few days of intense practice and workouts.
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