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Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) drops to the ice after giving up a goal to Bruins left wing Taylor Hall during the third period Tuesday night in Boston.
Lightning regroup, but fall to Bruins in Boston
Tampa Bay is competitive, but can’t topple the team with the league’s best record.
Lightning battle back to beat Sabres in overtime
Lightning forwards Steven Stamkos and Nick Paul (20) celebrate aStamkos' winning goal in overtime Monday against the Sabres in Buffalo, New York.
Tampa Bay erases a two-goal lead late in the third period before winning in the extra period in Buffalo.
Lightning’s Brian Elliott to start against Sabres for one clear reason
Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott blocks a shot from Sabres right wing JJ Peterka during the third period of a Nov. 5 game in Tampa.
Playing the first of back-to-back games, the Lightning are leaning on Elliott’s career success against Buffalo.
Nick Paul thriving as Lightning’s jack-of-all-trades
From his knees, forward Nick Paul (20) makes a play during the first period of the Lightning's 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues Friday at Amalie Arena.
Centering the second line and playing on both special-teams units, the 27-year-old is off to the best start of his eight-season NHL career.

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  1. Lightning regroup, but fall to Bruins in Boston
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) drops to the ice after giving up a goal to Bruins left wing Taylor Hall during the third period Tuesday night in Boston.
  2. Lightning battle back to beat Sabres in overtime
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning forwards Steven Stamkos and Nick Paul (20) celebrate aStamkos' winning goal in overtime Monday against the Sabres in Buffalo, New York.
  3. Lightning’s Brian Elliott to start against Sabres for one clear reason
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott blocks a shot from Sabres right wing JJ Peterka during the third period of a Nov. 5 game in Tampa.
  5. Nick Paul thriving as Lightning’s jack-of-all-trades
    Nov. 26• Lightning
    From his knees, forward Nick Paul (20) makes a play during the first period of the Lightning's 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues Friday at Amalie Arena.
  6. Lightning start fast, fight back in win against Blues
    Nov. 26• Lightning
    Lightning and Blues players fight in the first period Friday night at Amalie Arena.
  7. Alex Barre-Boulet returns as Lightning sort through injuries
    Nov. 25• Lightning
    Lightning center Alex Barre-Boulet, left, is back with the NHL team after a successful stint in Syracuse.
  8. TNT’s Rick Tocchet offers up his take on the Lightning
    Nov. 24• Lightning
    Lightning coach Jon Cooper gets kudos from TNT studio analyst Rick Tocchet, who used to be behind the Tampa Bay bench, for keeping his messaging fresh after winning two Stanley Cups.
  9. Lightning’s Thanksgiving feast courtesy of defenseman Zach Bogosian
    Nov. 24• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian, also know as the team's grill master, will be hosting Thanksgiving festivities again this year.
  10. Lightning still searching for defensive consistency
    Nov. 22• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy gets beat as Bruins left wing Nick Foligno scores to go up 2-1 during second-period action at Amalie Arena on Monday.
  11. If this was a measuring stick, Lightning fell short of Bruins
    Nov. 22• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy looks on as the Bruins go up 4-1 and clear the bench to celebrate the goal scored by Brad Marchand (63) during second-period action at Amalie Arena on Monday night in Tampa.
  12. Lightning win streak ends with loss to Bruins
    Nov. 21• Photos
    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), looks on as the Boston Bruins go up 4-1 and clear the bench to celebrate the goal scored by Bruin Brad Marchand (63) with an assist center Patrice Bergeron (37), as Bergeron picks up his 1000 career point, during second period action at Amalie Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 in Tampa.
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  13. For Ryan McDonagh, reuniting with former Lightning teammates ‘just like old times’
    Nov. 20• Lightning
    The Nashville Predators' Ryan McDonagh plays against the Lightning in the first period of Saturday's game in Nashville, Tennessee.
  14. Lightning rally to beat Predators in overtime
    Nov. 20• Lightning
    Lightning players celebrate after beating the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.
  15. Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian expected to return tonight against Predators
    Nov. 19• Lightning
    Defenseman Zach Bogosian is expected to make his season debut tonight against the Predators, his first game since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery.
  16. ‘No excuses’: Andrei Vasilevskiy has faith Lightning will find their form
    Nov. 18• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy gives a thumbs up after being named the No. 1 star of the game following his 39-save performance Thursday against the Calgary Flames at Amalie Arena.
  17. Even after scary skate-blade injury, cut-resistant gear remains a hard sell
    Nov. 18• Lightning
    Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane rushes to the bench after being cut during a game against the Lightning earlier this month at Amalie Arena.
  18. No danger here: Lightning protect their net in win over Flames
    Nov. 18• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes one of his 39 saves during the second period of the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames Thursday at Amalie Arena.
  19. Lightning defeat Flames 3-1
    Nov. 17• Photos
    Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal along with \t98#, left, center Steven Stamkos (91), left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and center Brayden Point (21) after beating Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during second period action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Tampa.
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  20. Lightning defenseman Ian Cole embracing new role, contributing offensively
    Nov. 16• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Ian Cole acknowledges the crowd after being named the No. 2 star of the game following Tuesday's win over the Dallas Stars at Amalie Arena.
  21. Lightning beat Stars in overtime on Alex Killorn goal
    Nov. 16• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) beats Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) for the winning goal in overtime of Tuesday night's 5-4 victory at Amalie Arena.
  22. Even contenders need to remember defense is the key to Lord Stanley’s trophy case
    Nov. 15• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy's goals-against average of 3.10 this season is, by far, the highest of his career, although the blame is equally shared with a defense that has been less-than-stellar through 15 games.
  23. After all these years, Nikita Kucherov gets an ‘A’ for effort in Tampa Bay
    Nov. 14• Lightning
    Nikita Kucherov, wearing an "A" on his sweater as an alternate captain, celebrates his first-period goal in Tampa Bay's 6-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday night at Amalie Arena.
  24. Lightning deliver early knockout of Capitals with first-period flurry
    Nov. 14• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) celebrates his first-period goal during Sunday's victory over the Capitals at Amalie Arena.
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