Kris Letang destroys two Lightning players with one check
In his first game back since getting re-injured on March 26th, and only his 2nd game since March 17th, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang had one of the best hits of the year. Letang drilled Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn who went flying right into Martin St. Louis after he had just passed St. Louis the puck. Letang’s momentum then carried him into the two...
Lecavalier, others shave for good cause
TAMPA, Fla. Hair fell for a good cause Wednesday night. As it happened, Vinny Lecavalier could only give thanks.
It means a lot, the Tampa Bay Lightning center said from a chair as a razor buzzed behind him. Its our third year. Its for a great cause. The whole community is supporting it. Every year, it has gotten bigger.
Lecavalier was one of five Lightning players who participated...
Lecavalier, others shave for good cause
TAMPA, Fla. Hair fell for a good cause Wednesday night. As it happened, Vinny Lecavalier could only give thanks.
It means a lot, the Tampa Bay Lightning center said from a chair as a razor buzzed behind him. Its our third year. Its for a great cause. The whole community is supporting it. Every year, it has gotten bigger.
Lecavalier was one of five Lightning players who participated...
Bolts try to stay undefeated with new coach
The Tampa Bay Lightning have rebounded from three consecutive road losses with a pair of home wins.
So have the Eastern Conference-worst Florida Panthers - and they've bounced back against the same opponents.
Tampa Bay will look to stay undefeated since its recent coaching switch - and win an eighth straight in this Southeast Division matchup - on Tuesday night when the Panthers...
Panthers-Lightning Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning have rebounded from three consecutive road losses with a pair of home wins.
So have the Eastern Conference-worst Florida Panthers - and they've bounced back against the same opponents.
Tampa Bay will look to stay undefeated since its recent coaching switch - and win an eighth straight in this Southeast Division matchup - on Tuesday night when the Panthers...
Lightning force OT, win in shootout
Alex Killorn scored with 15.1 seconds left in the third period and Tampa Bay won 5-4 in a shootout over the New Jersey Devils to give new Lightning coach Jon Cooper a victory in his NHL debut on Friday night.
The Lightning pulled even at 4 when Killorn scored from the right circle. Teddy Purcell and Victor Hedman scored for Tampa Bay in the shootout.
Cooper was hired as the eighth...
Lightning rally, win shootout against Devils
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Killorn scored with 15.1 seconds left in the third period and Tampa Bay won 5-4 in a shootout over the New Jersey Devils to give new Lightning coach Jon Cooper a victory in his NHL debut on Friday night.
The Lightning pulled even at 4 when Killorn scored from the right circle. Teddy Purcell and Victor Hedman scored for Tampa Bay in the shootout.
Cooper...
Jets at Lightning game preview
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV: Sun Sports
The Tampa Bay Lighting followed an ugly stretch with a much-needed two points their last time out.
They might like their chances of building on that win against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Lightning return home looking to continue their recent domination of the Jets as these Southeast Division rivals square off Thursday night.
Leading the Eastern...
Jets-Lightning Preview
The Tampa Bay Lighting followed an ugly stretch with a much-needed two points their last time out.
They might like their chances of building on that win against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Lightning return home looking to continue their recent domination of the Jets as these Southeast Division rivals square off Thursday night.
Leading the Eastern Conference with 3.5 goals per game...
Lightning fade away against the Bruins
The Lightning began their game Saturday strong but were unable to play with the same intensity for two more periods. As a result, they fell to the Boston Bruins by a score of 3-2. Tampa Bay jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first period when Steven Stamkos and Alex Killorn scored on two power plays. But three unanswered goals by the Bruins were too much for the Lightning to overcome...
Bruins Prevail over Tampa 3-2
From the moment the puck dropped it looked like the Bruins were in for a long afternoon. Thanks to two Tampa powerplay goals the Bruins quickly found themselves in a 2-0 hole, but were able to sack up and prove once again that they have heart.
Steven Stamkos and Alex Killorn would score during the first period, as Tampa took a commanding 2-0 lead. Claude must have said something...
Goal breakdown: Lightning at Rangers
The Rangers sure did come to play in this one. They did pretty much everything right in the game. They forechecked, they worked, they cycled, they shot, they passed, they played defense, they scored on the powerplay. They did everything. This was the most complete game we have seen the Rangers play all season, and it led to the season series sweep of the Lightning. On to the goals...
THE LAUGHTER WE REMEMBER
Oh Brother Steven and Friends, thank you for coming to visit us this chilly evening.
Jimerson drives the demons away with a phenomenal anthem and while it may be Oscars night we are here, friends, with you, to give our own special awards.
GENE HAVING NO HEADACHES OR DISORIENTATION BY THE WAY JUST SAYING
HE IS OKAY
HE COULD BE OKAY
LATE EDIT: APPARENTLY Gene...
Lightning recall Alex Killorn from Syracuse
Ahead of their Sunday evening matchup with the Rangers, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of roster moves, the team announced.
The Lightning recalled forward Alex Killorn from the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL while also reassigning forward Dana Tyrell to Syracuse, according to general manager Steve Yzerman.
Killorn is a 23-year-old forward who has played in 44 games for the Crunch...
Lightning announce they have recalled forward Alex Killorn
Several reports circulated Saturday that the Lightning may be recalling 23-year old Alex Killorn from AHL affiliate Syracuse Crunch. Today, the Bolts made the news official with their press release.
Killorn, has skated in 44 games with the Crunch this season, recording 16 goals and 38 points to go along with 32 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound forward ranks third in the...
Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect Vlad Namestnikov Ready for Move to AHL
With a lockout at the NHL level seemingly growing more and more likely by the day, many Tampa Bay Lightning prospects expected to move up to the NHL squad or stick with the big club for another year may be forced to stay down in Syracuse and play for the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL, Tampa Bay’s new minor league affiliate.
Players like Alex Killorn, Cory Conacher, and Pierre-Cedric...
AHL Playoffs Semi-Finals
The AHL semi-finals concluded on Friday. Here is my first round summary and here is my second round summary. These are the semi-final results:
Norfolk defeats St John’s in four games straight Norfolk is Tampa Bay’s minor league affiliate and St John’s belongs to Winnipeg. This was a very one-sided series. Norfolk outshot their opponent by a total score of 14...
AHL Playoffs Second Round
The second round of the AHL playoffs has completed. Look back at the first round here. This is a summary of the results:
Norfolk defeat Connecticut four games to two Norfolk is the minor league affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Connecticut belongs to the New York Rangers. The Norfolk offence was led by Alexandre Picard, Alex Killorn and Trevor Smith. Jaroslav...
Panik ends Connecticut’s season, Whale fall to Norfolk four games to two
Norfolk Admirals 2, Connecticut Whale 1 (OT)
Norfolk, VA, May 11, 2012 – Richard Panik’s goal at 13:01 of overtime ended the Connecticut Whale’s season Friday night at Scope Arena, giving the Norfolk Admirals a 2-1 win in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the two teams, and a four-games-to-two triumph in the best-of-seven set.
Panik took a pass from...
Norfolk Admirals 2, Connecticut Whale 1 (OT)
Norfolk, VA, May 11, 2012 - Richard Panik’s goal at 13:01 of overtime ended the Connecticut Whale’s season Friday night at Scope Arena, giving the Norfolk Admirals a 2-1 win in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the two teams, and a four-games-to-two triumph in the best-of-seven set.
Panik took a pass from Alex Killorn and got a step on Whale defenseman...
Norfolk edges Connecticut, takes 2-1 series lead
Norfolk Admirals 4, Connecticut Whale 3
By Brian Ring
Hartford, CT, May 6, 2012 – The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 4-3, Sunday night in Game Three of their second-round playoff series at the XL Center. Mike Angelidis had the game-winning goal for Norfolk, which has now won two straight against the Whale in the series. Casey Wellman scored twice for the...
Norfolk Admirals 4, Connecticut Whale 3
By Brian Ring
Hartford, CT, May 6, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 4-3, Sunday night in Game Three of their second-round playoff series at the XL Center. Mike Angelidis had the game-winning goal for Norfolk, which has now won two straight against the Whale in the series. Casey Wellman scored twice for the Whale.
The Whale trail the Admirals in...
Norfolk dominates Connecticut, head to Hartford tied at one
Norfolk Admirals 4, Connecticut Whale 1
Norfolk, VA, May 4, 2012 – Mike Kostka and Tyler Johnson had a goal and an assist each, and Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves, as the Norfolk Admirals defeated the Connecticut Whale, 4-1, Friday night at Scope Arena in Game Two of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
The best-of-seven series is now even at one game apiece.
Penalties hurt...
Norfolk Admirals 4, Connecticut Whale 1
Norfolk, VA, May 4, 2012 – Mike Kostka and Tyler Johnson had a goal and an assist each, and Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves, as the Norfolk Admirals defeated the Connecticut Whale, 4-1, Friday night at Scope Arena in Game Two of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
The best-of-seven series is now even at one game apiece.
Penalties hurt the Whale in their first postseason...
Whale vs. Admirals: to the Deeper Go the Spoils?
By Bob Crawford The Eastern Conference Semifinal series matching the Connecticut Whale against the Norfolk Admirals is a matchup of two clubs that have made excellent use of their depth in winning their first-round series’.
The Whale swept the Northeast Division-champion Bridgeport Sound Tigers while getting a total of only one goal from their top two regular-season scorers,...
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