The Tampa Bay Lightning will play seven preseason games, but only one at the St. Pete Times Forum; Sept. 18 against the Thrashers. Here is the schedule:

Sept. 16 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 vs. Thrashers, St. Pete Times Forum, 7:30 p.m.

Sept 21 vs. Senators at Regina, Saskatchewan, 9 p.m.

Sept. 22 vs. Coyotes at Everett, Wash., 10:30 p.m.

Sept. 23 vs. Coyotes at Loveland, Colo., 9 p.m.

Sept. 24 vs. Oilers at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 27 at Atlanta, 5 p.m.

All times are eastern and subject to change.