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SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Lightning falls at prospects tournament

Tampa Bay couldn't find much offense Saturday in a 1-0 loss to the Thrashers in its first game at the Red Wings' prospects tournament in Traverse City, Mich.

Paul Postma scored the only goal with 5:04 left in the first period. Chris Carrozzi made 26 saves for the victory. Dustin Tokarski made 20 saves for the Lightning. But Tampa Bay, which outshot Atlanta 26-21, was 0-for-8 on the power play. The Thrashers were 0-for-8 as well.

Defenseman Ty Wishart, acquired from the Sharks as part of the deal for Dan Boyle, led the Lightning with six shots. Center Chris Lawrence had four

The Lightning faces the Red Wings at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

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