The Tampa Bay Lightning open their season Oct. 9 at home against the Atlanta Thrashers and will finish the season at the Carolina Hurricanes.
It is a weird schedule -- 13 of the team's first 20 games are on the road, and there is a 12-game home stand from Jan. 23 to Feb. 25.
The St. Pete Times has the full schedule, and TB Hockey Fan picks out more highlights on Raw Charge.