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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning defeats Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 in overtime

Steven Stamkos scored 2:56 into overtime to give the Lightning a 4-3 win over the Thrashers on Sunday. Stamkos, whose goal was his team-leading 15th, salvaged the game for Tampa Bay, which had led 3-1 with less than five minutes left in regulation. The Lightning also got goals from Ryan Malone, Kurtis Foster and Stephane Veilleux.

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Lightning players Marty St. Louis and James Wright to sign autographs on Monday

Right wing Marty St. Louis and left wing James Wright will sign autographs from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at Champs Sports at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. 

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Defenseman Mike Lundin likely to play for Tampa Bay Lightning against the Thrashers

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet would not say it as a definite, but it appears defenseman Mike Lundin will get to play Sunday against the Thrashers. Tocchet said all seven of the Lightning's healthy blue-liners will skate in pregame warm-ups, but Tocchet also said Lundin likely will get in.

And all we can say about that is good for Mike Lundin. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning calls up defensemen Mike Lundin and Matt Smaby from AHL Norfolk

Busy morning for the Tampa Bay Lightning, which called up defensemen Mike Lundin and Matt Smaby from AHL Norfolk. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Defenseman Mike Lundin called up from AHL Norfolk

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Fans brawl over a stick at end of game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ducks

A nice little spectacle at the end of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ducks, when fans in the stands brawled after Anaheim defenseman Scott Niedermayer apparently tried to do something nice for a little girl. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Despite loss to Ducks, another notable night for Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos

Yes, there were too many penalties. And, yes, the Tampa Bay Lightning needs to do a better job killing off shorthanded situations. But let’s look at one play that was really positive in Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks, and had a lot of people in the press box at the Honda Center talking: Steven Stamkos’ goal from his back that was part of the Lightning’s three-goal comeback. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Evgeny Artyukhin faces his former Tampa Bay Lightning teammates; Mattias Ohlund out

It was kind of fun visiting with Evgeny Artyukhin after Thursday’s morning skate at the Honda Center. The big Russian’s face broke into a huge smile when he saw a couple members from the Tampa Bay area media waiting in the Ducks locker room. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning finding ways to win despite not playing its best; Mike Smith stays in net

Okay, first the good news: the Tampa Bay Lightning is on a 3-0-1 road streak and is 6-1-4 in its past 11 games overall with points in 10. Now consider this: Tampa Bay has been outshot in eight straight games and in 13 of its past 14.

That points to a lot of good goaltending. But it also red flags a lack of offensive production, something that cannot last if the team is to sustain its success or get better. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Poll: Did Lightning get robbed against Kings?

Goal disallowed
Should Andrej Meszaros' apparent overtime goal against the Kings have been waved off?
Yes, Paul Szczechura interfered with Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick.
No, Szczechura was pushed into Quick. And, besides, the puck was past Quick before the contact took place.
Didn't see the play.

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