Lightning

Defenseman Ryan McDonagh says the team has failed to meet expectations in this early stage of the season

Tampa Bay racks up 18 penalty minutes in Saturday’s 6-2 loss to Colorado.

Little goes right for Tampa Bay, which is dominated by Colorado.

The “Disrupt the Night”-themed jerseys were a bone of contention among some fans and broadcasters last season because of illegible numbers.

Journal: Tampa Bay will spend three games at home before another extended stint on the road, and tonight’s post-game concert is moving inside.

Slap Shots: And we answer this week’s reader’s question: Why doesn’t Victor Hedman play more minutes, like other No. 1 defensemen?

Now the Avalanche head to Amalie Arena for a showdown with the Lightning on Saturday.

After the Boston Bruins’ super trio, Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov look for more success against Colorado’s concentrated scorers.

Sports Day Tampa Bay: There was bad news Thursday in the Tampa Bay penalty box, for USF’s Blake Barnett, for the Yankees and the NFL’s reigning MVP.

Diana C. Nearhos’ notes from the game: Why not try Mikhail Sergachev with Ryan McDonagh? Point empty on the shootout again.