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| Flyers D Hatcher out |
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02/14/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Best E Casino) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Derian Hatcher will miss Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with fluid on his right knee. He is currently listed as day-to-day, and is probable for the team's weekend home-and-home series with the Montreal Canadiens. The 35-year-old blueliner has posted two goals and seven points in 40 games this season, his third with Philadelphia. Defenseman Ryan Parent, recalled from the Phantoms (AHL) on Wednesday, will make his season debut in Ha |
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| Flyers hope to end skid, take on Lightning |
NHL Hockey |
02/14/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia Flyers will try to halt a four-game losing streak this evening, when they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning for a matchup at the Wachovia Center. The Flyers are in the midst of their longest skid since dropping a season-high six straight from December 13-22. Philadelphia's recent slide has knocked the club back to third place in the Atlantic Division. The Flyers have 65 points and come into tonight's contest four points behind Pittsburgh for the Atlantic lead. New Jersey is also |
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| Hollywood producer poised to buy Tampa Bay Lightning |
NHL Hockey |
02/13/2008 |
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -The Tampa Bay Lightning may soon have some new owners who will bring a Hollywood feel to the NHL franchise. The team, owned by Michigan-based Palace Sports & Entertainment since 1999, announced Wednesday that it has been sold to OK Hockey LLC, a group controlled by Los Angeles TV and movie producer Oren Koules. ``We look forward to a smooth transition and a terrific future as he assumes control of the Lightning,'' Palace Sports and Entertainment president Tom Wilson said. ``Oren is a p |
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| Lightning to be sold |
NHL Hockey |
02/13/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (Best E Casino) - Palace Sports and Entertainment, the corporation which owns the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to sell the franchise. Under the agreement, OK Hockey, LLC -- controlled by Hollywood-based producer Oren Koules -- will acquire the Lightning and the rights to the St. Pete Times Forum, as well as 5 1/2 acres of land in Tampa owned by Palace Sports. Completion of the deal is expected within the next 3 1/2 months, but is contingent upon final approval from the |
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| Prospal scores two as Lightning edge Habs |
NHL Hockey |
02/12/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (Best E Casino) - Vinny Prospal had a pair of goals, including the game-winner in the third period, as the Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Montreal Canadiens, 3-2, at St. Pete Times Forum. Michel Ouellet also lit the lamp while Karri Ramo stopped 19 shots in the win for the Lightning, who have won three of their last four contests. Chris Higgins and Tomas Plekanec both had a goal while Cristobal Huet gave up three goals on 36 shots for the Canadiens, who have dropped three straight and four of five over |
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| Montreal travels to Tampa Bay |
NHL Hockey |
02/12/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to avoid their first three- game losing streak in over two months when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at St. Pete Times Forum. The Canadiens are coming off losses to Toronto and Ottawa and are in danger of losing three in a row for the first time since November 30-December 4. Montreal's most recent setback came Saturday against the Senators, who the Habs are chasing for first place in the Northeast Division. Ottawa slammed the visiting Canadiens by a |
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| Canadiens players O'Byrne and Kostopoulos arrested in Tampa |
NHL Hockey |
02/11/2008 |
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| 500 bail. ``You wish these things didn't happen, but once things happen, trying to go backwards isn't a possibility, so we move ahead,'' Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey said after practice at the St. Pete Times Forum, where Montreal faces the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. ``At this point, there's no action being taken by the team. The situation is under the umbrella of the legal system here, and the players will have to move forward whatever the ramifications for their actions or what the situation call |
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| Zhitnik lifts Thrashers over Lightning |
NHL Hockey |
02/10/2008 |
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| Atlanta, GA (Best E Casino) - Alexei Zhitnik scored 1:26 into overtime, as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1, at Philips Arena. In overtime, Zhitnik faked a shot, went wide on Tampa Bay defenseman Filip Kuba, who had broken his stick, and beat Johan Holmqvist with a wrister high on the short side. "I saw the defenseman had no stick, so i was going to shoot," said Zhitnik. "I made a move and shot the puck. I thought it was a pretty good shot." Marian Hossa also tallied for the Thrashers, |
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| Prospal propels Lightning past Predators in OT |
NHL Hockey |
02/07/2008 |
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| Nashville, TN (Best E Casino) - Vinny Prospal scored just 58 seconds into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Nashville Predators, 2-1, at the Sommet Center. In the overtime, Brad Richards received a pass at the right circle and faked a shot before throwing the puck on net. Dan Ellis stopped the shot, but Prospal was right there to bang in the rebound for the win. Richards also scored a goal while Johan Holmqvist finished the game with 18 saves for the Lightning, who have won three of their last four |
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| Predators battle Lightning, aim for perfect homestand |
NHL Hockey |
02/07/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Nashville Predators shoot for a sweep of a four-game homestand that concludes with tonight's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After beginning the residency with victories over Columbus and Phoenix, the Predators maintained their winning ways by edging the Carolina Panthers Tuesday at the Sommet Center. Chris Mason made 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season in Nashville's 1-0 decision. J.P. Dumont, the recipient of a four-year contract extension last week, scored the game's o |
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