Hagel’s OT goal sends Lightning over Boston, 5-4

In Tampa, the Lightning’s Steven Stamkos scored with five seconds left in regulation to tie their match with the visiting Boston Bruins on Monday night, forcing extra time.“I know ‘Kuch’s’ abilities, I see Kuch going to the backhand, there’s only … Continue reading

Tampa rally in third to down Oilers, 6-4

In Tampa, a four-goal third period, including three straight by the Lightning wiped out any good feelings the Edmonton Oilers had built up over the last two games. The outburst erased a 4-3 lead the Oilers held, and  propelled the … Continue reading

Tampa use third period strikes to top Blackhawks, 4-2

In Chicago, Victor Hedman scored just past the midway point of the third period to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 lead on the Blackhawks on Thursday night.“I think overall we played a real solid game,” Hedman said. “We … Continue reading

Johansson, Tampa shut out Hurricanes, 3-0

In Tampa, Jonas Johansson made 32 saves, and the Lightning shut out the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, on Tuesday night. Brayden Point  gave the Lightning a 1-0 lead with 54 seconds left in the first period. The marker came off the … Continue reading