Steve Downie News

Terry Crisp loves when the Predators bring up a kid from the minors. It seems to add a spark, said the former Lightning coach, who for many years has handled Nashville's radio commentary.

The long and winding road through four time zones finally comes to an end today, but there have been some bumps and bruises along the way.

Things are suddenly looking a whole lot better for Ryan Malone and the rest of the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ryan Malone scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning shook off a pair of one-goal deficits to beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Monday night.

The awful giveaway by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek that led to Detroit's second goal on Thursday didn't directly lead to the team re-assigning the him to the minors on Friday.

A day after Lukas Krajicek 's defensive-zone turnover led to a goal in Thursday's 3-0 loss at Detroit, the defenseman was shipped to AHL Norfolk.

Vincent Lecavalier had a pair of assists, giving him 700 points for his career, and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a six-game winless skid with a 6-3 victory over the St.

The Lightning and the Blues have both struggled scoring goals this season, so it's no surprise that the clubs are near the bottom of their respective conferences.

Lightning general manager Brian Lawton said Monday that one victory in nine games was no reason to panic.

What had once been a promising start to what was supposed to be a turnaround season for the Lightning has taken a 180-degree turn south.

The Lightning's current 12-day, 6-game roadtrip could turn out to be the most pivotal six games let alone roadtrip of the season.

The sliding Tampa Bay Lightning will try to avoid a fourth straight loss when they visit the first-place Chicago Blackhawks for tonight's interconference battle at United Center.

Teammates congratulate Steve Downie for his first-period goal that puts the Lightning ahead 1-0. [Associated Press] DENVER - There was a moment during Friday night's game with the Avalanche you had to wonder if the Lightning would come to regret: Captain Vinny Lecavalier failing to add to a one-goal lead late in the second period at the end of a ...

Phoenix Coyotes forward Scottie Upshall will be among the guests on NHL Live! on Tuesday, scheduled from noon-2 p.m. on NHL Network and NHL.com and broadcast on XM Radio.

To say Todd Fedoruk is excited is an understatement. The Tamp Bay Lightning left wing gets in his first action tonight against the Oilers after nine straight games as a healthy scratch, and it sounds as if he wants to play like a kid again.

There actually was a bit of anticipation going out to practice today as the Tampa Bay Lightning licked its wounds from Monday's 3-0 loss to the Capitals and coach Rick Tocchet's benching of the top two lines for the final seven minutes or so of the game.

At some point, the exploits and triumphs of these patchwork Devils must cease being a surprise.

The Washington Capitals have survived not having Alex Ovechkin in the lineup over the past week.

Mike Smith madeA 30 savesA to record his ninthA career shutout as the Lightning blanked the Isles 4-0 on Saturday night.

Rookie defenseman Victor Hedman scored his first NHL goal and Mike Smith made 30 saves to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the New York Islanders 4-0 on Saturday night.