The Ottawa Senators haven't earned many points lately, but their offense is starting to show some signs of life. A game against the Tampa Bay Lightning could help further stimulate the offense and get them a win. The Senators look to beat the Lightning for a third straight time when the teams meet Tuesday night in Tampa, Fla. Ottawa is 1-6-2 since beating San Jose 4-1 on Jan...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Steven Stamkos had a goal and assist, and the resurgent Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Saturday night for their seventh win in 10 games. Mathieu Garon made 26 saves, and Steve Downie also scored during the Lightning's two-goal second period. Tampa Bay (24-24-6) is on a 7-1-2 roll and has earned at least a point in a season-high four...

Steven Stamkos had a goal and assist, and the resurgent Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Saturday night for their seventh win in 10 games. Mathieu Garon made 26 saves, and Steve Downie also scored during the Lightning's two-goal second period. Tampa Bay (24-24-6) is on a 7-1-2 roll and has earned at least a point in a season-high four straight road games (3...

Steven Stamkos had a goal and assist, and the resurgent Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Saturday night for their seventh win in 10 games. Mathieu Garon made 26 saves, and Steve Downie also scored during the Lightning's two-goal second period. Tampa Bay (24-24-6) is on a 7-1-2 roll and has earned at least a point in a season-high four straight road games (3-0-1).

Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres are trying to make a push into playoff contention. Both teams, though, still have a lot of work remaining. The surging squads meet Saturday in Buffalo, where the Sabres will try to extend a pair of point streaks at the expense of the Lightning. Buffalo (24-24-6) is currently in 11th place in the East, eight points behind Toronto...

Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres are trying to make a push into playoff contention. Both teams, though, still have a lot of work remaining. The surging squads meet Saturday in Buffalo, where the Sabres will try to extend a pair of point streaks at the expense of the Lightning. Buffalo (24-24-6) is currently in 11th place in the East, eight points behind Toronto...

Brad Richards scored 2:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. New York's Brian Doyle tied it at 10:13 of the third period, pouncing on a loose puck and driving it past Mathieu Garon. The last half of the third period was a fast-paced flurry of hits, scoring opportunities and saves before overtime.

Brad Richards scored 3:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. New York's Brian Doyle tied it at 10:13 of the third period, pouncing on a loose puck and driving it past Mathieu Garon. The last half of the period was a fast-paced flurry of hits, scoring opportunities and saves. Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-best...

Brad Richards scored 3:37 into overtime to give the Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. New York's Brian Doyle tied it at 10:13 of the third period, pouncing on a loose puck and driving it past Mathieu Garon. The last half...

Brad Richards scored 3:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. New York's Brian Doyle tied it at 10:13 of the third period, pouncing on a loose puck and driving it past Mathieu Garon. The last half of the third period was a fast-paced flurry of hits, scoring opportunities and saves before overtime. Steven Stamkos...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brad Richards scored 3:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. New York's Brian Doyle tied it at 10:13 of the third period, pouncing on a loose puck and driving it past Mathieu Garon. The last half of the third period was a fast-paced flurry of hits, scoring opportunities and saves before overtime....

Don’t forget: Tomorrow Justin will host a live chat at noon tomorrow. Be sure to join! Standings: Lightning (23-24-5), Rangers (33-13-5) NYR Leading Scorer: Marian Gaborik (26-17-43) TBL Leading Scorer: Steven Stamkos (35-23-58) NYR Goaltender: Martin Biron (13 GS, 1.95 GAA, .920 SV%) TBL Goaltender: Mathieu Garon (36 GS, 2.88 GAA, .900 SV%) Rangers Lines (probable): Artem...

The New York Rangers (33-13-5) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (23-24-5) at Madison Square Garden starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports. Rangers Game Notes TV: MSG; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 213Live Stream (Don't click on ads in stream, may download virus):http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch...

Coming off a disheartening and controversial loss to the Devils and on the short end of a pair of shutouts the past three games, THE Rangers face the Lightning at MSG. Tampa Bay has struggled in net much of the year, alternating between Dwayne Roloson and Mathieu Garon, neither of whom have been able to hold on to the job full-time. The main hope coming into the game is that by facing...

Kyle Wellwood scored 3:14 into overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Wellwood scored from in close off a left-circle pass from Blake Wheeler. Wheeler also scored for the Jets, who had lost seven straight games at Tampa Bay dating to the team's days in Atlanta. Ondrej Pavelec finished with 30 saves. Victor Hedman scored and Mathieu...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Kyle Wellwood scored 3:14 into overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Wellwood scored from in close off a left-circle pass from Blake Wheeler. Wheeler also scored for the Jets, who had lost seven straight games at Tampa Bay dating to the team's days in Atlanta. Ondrej Pavelec finished with 30 saves. Victor...

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Mathieu Garon provided the spark, first knocking down a Troy Brouwer shot and kicking out a Brooks Laich follow-up attempt before poking the puck forward onto the stick of Marty St. Louis.

TB-4 PHX–3 F The Tampa Bay Lightning were in Glendale Saturday night to take on the Phoenix Coyotes in the second game of their six game homestand. And while both teams sit on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, the Lightning are gaining ground and the Coyotes are losing it. Tampa Bay won its second straight road game and third overall, while the Coyotes continue to...

Tampa Bay Lightning  19-23-4 (42 points – 14th in the East) at Phoenix Coyotes  21-19-8 (50 points – 12th in the West) 8:00 pm EST 6:00 pm Phoenix Local Time If there were a team to play that would help turn a losing streak around, you would think the team tied for the fewest points in the Eastern Conference would be it. The Lightning had plenty of their own issues...

The Morning After:Yesterday’s results:Hurricanes 3, Capitals 0Penguins 5, Canadiens 4 (SO)Lightning 2, Stars 1Blackhawks 3, Panthers 1 RLD 3 stars of the night:1. Cam Ward (23 saves, shutout)2. Dustin Jeffrey (2 goals, 1 assists)3. Mathieu Garon (27 saves)---Tonight’s slate:Rangers @ Bruins, 1:00 ETFlyers @ Devils, 1:00Senators @ Ducks, 4:00Sharks @ Canucks, 4:00Panthers @ Jets...

Teddy Purcell scored twice, and Mathieu Garon made 27 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Friday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a rare road victory, and they got it done without a goal from top scorer Steven Stamkos. Instead, it was Teddy Purcell who supplied the offense with two goals, and Mathieu Garon made 27 saves to help Tampa Bay beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Friday night. With the game even at 1, Purcell carried the puck from the right circle into the slot and backhanded a shot past...

DALLAS (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a rare road victory, and they got it done without a goal from top scorer Steven Stamkos. Instead, it was Teddy Purcell who supplied the offense with two goals, and Mathieu Garon made 27 saves to help Tampa Bay beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Friday night. With the game even at 1, Purcell carried the puck from the right circle into the...

DALLAS (AP) Teddy Purcell scored twice, and Mathieu Garon made 27 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Friday night.