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Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, center, smiles as he is congratulated by teammate Steven Stamkos, left, and Erik Karlsson, right, after scoring a "no shot" goal for a hat trick during the NHL All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. [CHRIS O'MEARA | AP]
How to add fun to the NHL All-Star skills competition
Embrace players’ creativity with a shootout competition and hockey H-O-R-S-E.
Jan. 23• Lightning
Five players who could be NHL all-stars if it weren’t for their flashier teammates
Tampa Bay center Anthony Cirelli doesn't necessarily have All-Star Game flair, but his importance to the Lightning is never in doubt. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
The Lightning have too many stars for everyone to be an all-star and they aren’t the only team with that issue.
Jan. 23• Lightning
Did Gritty punch a boy in the back? Philly detectives are investigating
FILE – In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 file photo, the Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, Gritty, performs during an NHL hockey game in Philadelphia. Chris Greenwell has alleged that the mascot punched his 13-year-old son, Brandon, after a photo shoot in November. The Incident is under investigation. [DERIK HAMILTON | AP]
The Flyers mascot is accused of punching a 13-year-old “as hard as he could.”
Jan. 22• Lightning
Women’s hockey three-on-three could be best part of NHL All-Star Game
United States' Kendall Coyne skates during the Skills Competition, part of the NHL All-Star weekend, in San Jose, Calif., Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. [BEN MARGOT | AP]
Diana C. Nearhos | Women’s hockey is at a crossroads as players try to figure out what kind of professional league they want.
Jan. 21• Lightning

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  1. Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy is where he belongs after a slow start
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes his third NHL All-Star Game appearance Saturday in St. Louis. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
    NHL all-stars and players around the league praise the Lightning goalie for his size and athleticism, and for making both desperation and “boring” saves.
  2. How to add fun to the NHL All-Star skills competition
    Jan. 23• Lightning
    Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, center, smiles as he is congratulated by teammate Steven Stamkos, left, and Erik Karlsson, right, after scoring a "no shot" goal for a hat trick during the NHL All-Star game Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. [CHRIS O'MEARA | AP]
    Embrace players’ creativity with a shootout competition and hockey H-O-R-S-E.
  3. Five players who could be NHL all-stars if it weren’t for their flashier teammates
    Jan. 23• Lightning
    Tampa Bay center Anthony Cirelli doesn't necessarily have All-Star Game flair, but his importance to the Lightning is never in doubt. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
    The Lightning have too many stars for everyone to be an all-star and they aren’t the only team with that issue.
  4. Did Gritty punch a boy in the back? Philly detectives are investigating
    Jan. 22• Lightning
    FILE – In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 file photo, the Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, Gritty, performs during an NHL hockey game in Philadelphia. Chris Greenwell has alleged that the mascot punched his 13-year-old son, Brandon, after a photo shoot in November. The Incident is under investigation. [DERIK HAMILTON | AP]
    The Flyers mascot is accused of punching a 13-year-old “as hard as he could.”
  5. Women’s hockey three-on-three could be best part of NHL All-Star Game
    Jan. 21• Lightning
    United States' Kendall Coyne skates during the Skills Competition, part of the NHL All-Star weekend, in San Jose, Calif., Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. [BEN MARGOT | AP]
    Diana C. Nearhos | Women’s hockey is at a crossroads as players try to figure out what kind of professional league they want.
  6. NHL teams are changing coaches like they pull goalies
    Jan. 20• Lightning
    Vegas Golden Knights NHL hockey team general manager Kelly McCrimmon holds a news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020. Head coach Gerard Gallant was fired less than two years after leading the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final. Peter DeBoer will be the coach for the rest of the season. [SEAN KILPATRICK | AP]
    Diana C. Nearhos | The NHL looks like musical chairs for coaches. Get to know Cedric Paquette.
  7. Re-live some of Alex Killorn’s goals on the way to 20
    Jan. 19• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) celebrate after he beats Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill (31) to score the first goal of the game during first period action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 in Tampa. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
    The Lightning forward has hovered just below 20 goals for years and finally reached the mark Friday.
  8. The Lightning finished a stretch of 13 games in 21 days. Where are they now?
    Jan. 19• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) leads the celebration as players contratulate right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) after he beat Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) to tie the game 3-3 in the final moments during third period action at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 in Tampa. The Lightning went on to win 4 to 3 in the shootout. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
    Tampa Bay went from sixth place in the Atlantic Division to second behind a 10-game win streak.
  9. Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli gets first hat trick, Alex Killorn reaches 20 goals in win over Winnipeg Jets
    Jan. 18• Lightning
    Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) gets beaten by a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) as Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) looks on during first-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. [JOHN WOODS | AP]
    Tampa Bay pours on the goals with seven total, including two from Nikita Kucherov.
  10. Lightning put Luke Schenn on waivers, then lose Cedric Paquette against Jets
    Jan. 18• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn (2) celebrates his goal, the first of the game, along with right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) and center Tyler Johnson (9) beating New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during first period action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Tampa. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
    Tampa Bay also reassigned Alex Volkov to AHL Syracuse as Pat Maroon returned to the lineup.
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