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Lightning Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Lightning brought in veteran goaltender Olie Kolzig to provide a safety net in the event Mike Smith was not up to the task of handling the No. 1 role. But Kolzig is the one in need of a cushion to stop his own fall.
Kolzig was pulled for the second consecutive game Saturday against Colorado and has allowed at least three goals in each of his last four starts. During that span, Kolzig has allowed 16 goals on 107 shots—a .850 save percentage—while posting a 5.65 goals-against average. For the season, the 37-year-old is 1-4-1 with a 4.11 goals-against average and .887 save percentage. "We've all been there, and as a goalie it can be tough," Smith said. In the early part of the season, Smith has delivered as advertised when Tampa Bay acquired him from... |
Stars get Hutchinson from Lightning for Tukonen (AP)
The Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Andrew Hutchinson from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, trading away the rights to winger Lauri Tukonen, who plays in Europe. Hutchinson has appeared in 97 career games with Nashville, Carolina and Tampa Bay. He has 10 goals and 23 assists. He is scoreless in two appearances with Tampa Bay this season. |
Wolski scores 2 goals as Avalanche beat Lightning (AP)
The Colorado Avalanche have been waiting for Wojtek Wolski to break out offensively. He picked the right night to come up big. With Joe Sakic sidelined again with a back injury, Wolski scored two goals, Marek Svatos had three assists and the Colorado Avalanche held on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Saturday.
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Wild rally, beat Lightning 4-2 (AP)
Marc-Andre Bergeron assisted on a pair of goals early in the third period as the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday afternoon. With the Wild trailing 2-1, Bergeron's slap shot was tipped by James Sheppard to tie it at 2. The defenseman then set up Mikko Koivu's game-winner as the Wild denied new Lightning coach Rick Tocchet his first road win.
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Naslund, Lundqvist help Rangers win in shootout (AP)
Markus Naslund did his part to help the New York Rangers stay perfect against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Naslund scored twice and had one of two New York goals in a shootout to lead the Rangers past the Lightning, 3-2 on Wednesday night. "We know that this building is a tough building to play in, and they're a desperate team," Naslund said.
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Lightning trade center Wyatt Smith (AP)
The Tampa Bay Lightning traded minor league center Wyatt Smith to the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday for future considerations. Smith played in 18 games with Norfolk of the AHL this season. The 31-year-old forward has played in 211 career NHL games with Phoenix, Nashville, Minnesota, Colorado and the New York Islanders. |
Sullivan rejoins Lightning as assistant coach (AP)
Former Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Mike Sullivan is returning to the team as part of interim coach Rick Tocchet's staff. Sullivan was hired Tuesday as associate coach, the same title he held under former Lightning coach John Tortorella last season. Sullivan also coached the Boston Bruins for two seasons. |
NHL eyes more matches against European clubs (AP)
The NHL and hockey's world governing body said Monday they want to stage more games between North American and European club teams. The sides have agreed to create a working group that will explore ways of building on the success of the first Victoria Cup last month, which saw the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) bring the New York Rangers to play European champion Metallurg Magnitogorsk... |
Zubrus has 4 goals in Devils' win (AP)
Dainius Zubrus had one of the best offensive games in New Jersey Devils history. Zubrus tied a team record with four goals to help New Jersey win its season-high fourth straight game, 7-3 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. "I had chances," Zubrus said. "Since I've played with Brian Gionta and Patrik Elias, I've had more chances than I had before.
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