SB Nation Tampa Bay - Lightning Vs. Rangers: Tampa Bay Falls In Overtime At Madison Square Gardenhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-02-10T12:50:06-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25516052012-02-10T12:50:06-05:002012-02-10T12:50:06-05:00Ryan Malone Injury Update: Tampa's Left Winger Could Return Saturday
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<p>Its been an tough season for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> left winger <span>Ryan Malone</span> but hopefully good news is on the horizon, as <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/content/injured-tampa-bay-lightning-lw-ryan-malone-getting-closer-returning-perhaps-satruday">Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times</a> reported Thursday that Malone skated with the team and "might be ready to play Saturday at Buffalo." However, there is no official timetable for his return.</p>
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<p>"It all feels good," Malone said to Cristodero Thursday. "We're just making sure, and we'll see how it feels (Saturday)."</p>
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<p>Marlone, who has tallied 10 goals and 27 points in just 41 of Tampa's 53 games, is a much needed physical presence for a team that <a href="http://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/9/2788462/lightning-vs-rangers-recap-final-score-tampa-bay-falls-in-overtime-to-new-york/in/2551605">lost at the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime Thursday</a>, its second in a row.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/10/2789672/ryan-malone-injury-update-tampas-left-winger-could-return-saturdayJared E. Smith2012-02-09T22:00:59-05:002012-02-09T22:00:59-05:00Lightning Vs. Rangers Recap: Tampa Bay Falls In Overtime At Madison Square Garden
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<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning lost their second in a row on Thursday night, falling in overtime to the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers. The Bolts took a one-goal lead into the third period, looking for their second consecutive win at Madison Square Garden. Tampa put just 17 shots-on-goal and it caught up with them in the final period.</p>
<p>But <span>Brian Boyle</span> evened it up for the Rangers mid way through the final period. The enormous center took a feed from rookie <span>Carl Hagelin</span> and beat <span>Mathieu Garon</span> to tie it up at 3-3. In overtime, <span>Brad Richards</span> won it on a goal just two and half minutes into the extra frame. Richards had a quiet night but capitalized on the chance to deliver the win for John Tortorella. The Bolts now travel across New York to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.diebytheblade.com/">Buffalo Sabres</a> on Saturday night.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/9/2788462/lightning-vs-rangers-recap-final-score-tampa-bay-falls-in-overtime-to-new-yorkBrendan Porath2012-02-09T20:51:49-05:002012-02-09T20:51:49-05:00Lightning Vs. Rangers Score Update: Steven Stamkos Leads Off, Bruno Gervais Adds Power Play Goal To Give Tampa 3-2 Lead
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<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to win their second in a row at Madison Square Garden, and lead the best team in the Eastern Conference 3-2 after two periods. The Bolts stopped a five-game losing streak in early December with a shootout victory at MSG, defeating the Rangers 3-2.</p>
<p>On Thursday, the NHL's leading scorer <span>Steven Stamkos</span> opened the scoring with his 36th goal of the year. Stammer took a feed from <span>Brett Connolly</span> and beat <span>Martin Biron</span>, who got the start in place of <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span>. It was Connolly's first point in two-and-half months. Stamkos broke away and with a Ranger defenseman draped on him, managed to get off a backhand that found the back of the net.</p>
<p>A back-and-forth second period finished with two unanswered goals from the Bolts. The Rangers tied it at 1-1 on the power play, as <span>Ryan Callahan</span> scored less than five minutes into the period. The man advantage came as a result of a questionable hooking call on Ryan Shannon. The Rangers then took a 2-1 lead less than a minute later when <span>Derek Stepan</span> scored his 11th of the season.</p>
<p>But the Lightning responded as captain Vincent LeCavalier answered just twenty seconds later to tie it up. Tampa would then re-take the lead on the power play, as Stamkos fed <span>Bruno Gervais</span> who converted the special teams score. Stamkos fired it from the corner as Gervais moved in from the point to a dead spot on the opposite side of the ice and fired away.</p>
<p>The Rangers put constant pressure on the Bolts as the period wound down, but <span>Mathieu Garon</span> managed to hold on and maintain the 3-2 lead with one period to play.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/9/2788305/lightning-vs-rangers-score-update-second-period-stamkos-lecavalierBrendan Porath2012-02-09T15:26:34-05:002012-02-09T15:26:34-05:00Rangers Vs. Lightning: Game Time, TV Schedule, Radio And More
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<p><b>More: <a href="http://www.rawcharge.com/2012/2/9/2786264/tb-lightning-at-new-york-rangers-game-preview?utm_source=article&utm_medium=position1&utm_campaign=relatedlinks"><i>Bolts vs. Rangers Preview</i></a></b></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.rawcharge.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are trying to bounce-back after having their points streak of seven consecutive games come to an end Tuesday. However, the Bolts' will need to do it on the road against one of the league's top teams, the <a href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Rangers</a>, at Madison Square Garden, a place where they've already lost once this season.</p>
<p>This is the third of four meeting between the team Eastern Conference teams this year. This is also the first game of a three-game road trip for Tampa Bay, who will play at the <a href="https://www.diebytheblade.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Sabres</a> and <a href="https://www.pensburgh.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>, respectively.</p>
<p>For those who'd like to catch the game, here's the game time, TV information and links to the radio streams.</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Madison Square Garden, New York, NY<br><b>Game Time:</b> 7:00 p.m. on EST<br><b>TV Channel:</b> Sun Sports<b></b><br><b><a href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Panthers</a> Radio:</b> <a href="http://www.970wfla.com/main.html">AM 970 WFLA</a><br><b>Announcers: </b>David Mishkin (play-by-play), Phil Esposito (radio analyst)<br><b>Lightning-Ranges line:</b> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/odds">Rangers (-190)</a></p>
<p><i>For more on Lightning hockey, check out the SB Nation blog <a href="http://www.rawcharge.com/">Raw Charge</a></i><i>.</i></p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/9/2787574/rangers-vs-lightning-game-time-tv-schedule-radio-stream-announcers-line-points-spreadJared E. Smith2012-02-09T11:45:05-05:002012-02-09T11:45:05-05:00Lightning Vs. Rangers: Bolts Face Eastern Conference Leaders In New York
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<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning need a strong showing tonight against the New York Rangers if they want to stay in the playoff conversation. As always, this battle will be decided in the net.</p> <p>If the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> want to make a serious run at the playoffs, tonight's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/">New York Rangers</a> is a make-or-break opportunity. The Lightning have been hot in recent weeks, riding a 6-1-1 streak that has buoyed their playoff hopes and kept them a mere nine points out of a playoff spot, but the Rangers will be a fresh challenge. They are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference with 71 points (33-13-5), so the question remains: do the Bolts have what it takes to hang with the best teams in the league down the stretch?</p>
<p>Despite the large disparity in the team records, the Lightning should easily be able to hang with the Rangers...from an offensive perspective, at least. The Bolts have actually been slightly better than the Rangers this season at <a href="http://behindthenet.ca/fenwick_2011.php?sort=6&section=tied" target="_blank">controlling the puck</a>, and they have the best 5v5 shooting percentage in the NHL (9.9%). They may have lost their last game to the L.A. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Kings</a>, but it wasn't because they couldn't control the puck or get off shots:</p>
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<p>Instead, the Lightning struggled against the Kings because they couldn't get their shots past a dominant defense and keeper (<span>Jonathan Quick</span>). And against the Rangers, the Lightning will face a similar challenge; how do they solve a problem like <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span>?</p>
<p>At 29 years old, Lundqvist is in the middle of his best season yet. His .939 save percentage is tied for the best in the NHL with Brian Elliot (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Blues</a>), and he's been the driving force behind the Rangers' success. While the Bolts have a better shooting percentage, higher shot totals, and better puck control than the Rangers, their goaltenders have struggled to post a save percentage higher than .900.</p>
<p>Say what you will about the Lightning, but despite all the issues with their team, they have a very real chance of upsetting the Rangers tonight if <span>Mathieu Garon</span> or <span>Dwayne Roloson</span> get hot. As we've this season, though, that's a big "if".</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-lightning/2012/2/9/2786988/lightning-vs-rangers-bolts-face-eastern-conference-leaders-in-new-yorkSteve Slowinski