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Still Too Early to Hit the Panic Button as the Lightning Continue Working on Their Corrections

October 30, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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The Bolts fell short against a rebuilding New York Rangers. Photo courtesy of news.wagertalk.com

NEW YORK, NY (FNN SPORTS) – Last night the Lightning began their second road trip of the season, facing off against a young New York Rangers team. After a close call loss to the Predators Saturday night, most would have predicted the Bolts to win this game. Although the Lightning hit ice with early mis…

October 23, 2019
Written by: Ken Cross
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The Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amalie Arena Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Photo: Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – “To score or not to score, that is the question.” Okay, so it’s a digression from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but the Tampa Bay Lightning need a huge stop or maybe a huge momentum booster to kick-start what has been a tough 4-3-1 start out of the blocks in the 2019-20…

October 19, 2019
Written by: Sara-Beth Colón Jeffrey
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The UCF Knights (4-2, 1-1 AAC) returned rested and energized from their bye week as they faced the East Carolina University Pirates (3-3, 0-2 AAC) at Spectrum Stadium Saturday. The Pirates arrived in Orlando with plans to prevent the Knights’ potential two-game winning streak after their last win, but UCF…

October 13, 2019
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac tries to steal the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers. Photo courtesy of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Going into the Orlando Magic’s Sunday preseason game, against the Philadelphia 76ers, Magic fans were optimistic for a win, but the 76ers sent them on a roller coaster ride that ended in an ugly loss. The Orlando Magic had an impressive 3-1 record, but the Philadelphia 76ers came into Amway…

October 11, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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(l-r): Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point celebrate a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena Thursday, October 10, 2019. Photo: NHL.

TORONTO, Canada (FNN SPORTS) – Last night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs was highly anticipated for a couple of reasons: First, the return of Brayden Point after his double hip surgery, and second, Victor Hedman playing in his 700th game. Both players hit the ice with determination that helped the Bolts carry a different…

October 6, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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The Carolina Hurricanes overpowered the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena Sunday, October 6, 2019. Photo: NHL.

RALEIGH, N.C. (FNN SPORTS) – The Lightning and the Hurricanes were both coming off road games the night before meeting in Carolina for their first regular season match up. At the start of the first period, Carolina came out skating fast and applying the offensive pressure to their former teammate, Curtis McElhinney, who split playing…

October 3, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Tampa Bay Lightning winger Ondrej Palat scores a goal during the season opener against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena Thursday, October 3, 2019. Photo: Scott Audette/Getty Images.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – After a tough closeout to the 2018-2019 season, The Bolts bounced back with a 5-2 home opener victory versus in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers. In Thursday night’s home opener, not only did we see many new Lightning faces, including Carter Verhaeghe, Pat Maroon, and Kevin Shattenkirk, but we saw…

September 30, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper answers questions during a press conference. Image: Tampa Bay Lightning/NHL.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Lightning wasted no time Monday morning making many changes to solidify their roster. This preseason, Carter Verhaeghe’s name stuck out a lot, and we should look forward to hearing it more–Verhaeghe not only officially made the Lightning roster, but will be making his NHL debut wearing jersey number…