In every conceivable way, the Lightning let opportunity after opportunity slip away. ...more

January 31, 2009

One man does not a loss create. But that didn't stop Lightning goaltender Mike Smith from shouldering the blame for a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday, dropping Tampa Bay 10 points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. ...more

January 30, 2009

Through the opening 20 minutes Tuesday, Tampa Bay looked to still be in hibernation mode coming out of the All-Star break. ...more

January 28, 2009

Once upon a time, Vinny, Marty and Richy were the trio that was going to make the Lighting good for years and years. ...more

January 19, 2009

The Terrapins dominated the Hurricanes, 53-14, inducing a running clock with 3:50 remaining in the third period. ...more

January 16, 2009

Hudson held off Nature Coast, 61-55, after building a 30-18 halftime advantage. The victory puts a three-game buffer between Hudson, second in the Class 4A-District 8 standings behind Springstead, and Nature Coast, which is third. Hudson will face Springstead one more time in the regular season when they host the Eagles Jan. 22. ...more

January 15, 2009

Even with what amounts to a lifetime contract, the on-again trade rumors involving Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier refuse to go away. ...more

January 10, 2009

Land O' Lakes comes up short in bid to knock off Oldsmar Christian ...more

January 7, 2009

New Year's Day looked more like Halloween and Groundhog Day rolled into one for the Lightning. ...more

January 2, 2009

The shootout again shot down Tampa Bay's chance at victory as Montreal took a 2-1 decision. ...more

December 31, 2008