Antero Niittymaki News

One by one Saturday night, Antero Niittymaki's teammates came by to pay tribute.

Not even a concussion could dull Victor Hedman's sense of humor. Asked Friday about the difference between playing in North America and Europe, the Lightning's rookie defenseman and Swedish native talked about the quicker NHL game and making faster decisions.

The only better outcome for the Bolts would have been if they could have won it in the shootout, which would have eliminated all three albatrosses at once.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to win consecutive games for the first time in over three weeks when they visit the struggling Ottawa Senators tonight for a test at Scotiabank Place.

The Ottawa Senators could get a boost from the return of centre Jason Spezza for Thursday's game against the Lightning.

With Monster saves apparently come Monster moments. More and more, Jonas Gustavsson looks like he is the future in the Maple Leafs net.

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki, left, makes a save against Toronto Maple Leafs forward Niklas Hagman, right, during second period in an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Nov.

The Toronto Maple Leafs could see their biggest offseason addition on the ice for the first time this season tonight when they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning for a battle at Air Canada Centre.

As if returning to his hometown of Toronto wasn't enough for C Steven Stamkos , tonight's game with the Maple Leafs will be an Olympic audition.

The Philadelphia Flyers will try for back-to-back wins when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning for tonight's battle at Wachovia Center.

Backup G Antero Niittymaki, making his first start in two weeks due to the Lightning's light schedule, said it "felt like forever" since he had been in a game.

Goaltender Antero Niittymaki #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against David Clarkson #23 of the New Jersey Devils during the second period at the St.

Key stats: The Lightning has killed six straight power plays and 23 of 27 in its past six games.

The San Jose Sharks have rebounded from early deficits twice already on this road trip, but they're hoping a win will come a little easier Thursday.

Coming off their second straight road win, the Buffalo Sabres look to continue their dominance at St.

Downie started the season on that line, but was moved down to the fourth line after the second game.

Tampa Bay hasn't been very competitive in its last two games. A visit from San Jose isn't likely going to get the club on track either.

Putting a whole new spin on showing off their skills, the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday decided to reveal their fun side by playing a round of "naked shootout." Think "Slap Shot." In this game, every time a shooter failed to convert on a penalty shot attempt they had to shed an article of clothing.

They started the season wanting no part of the tag "Stanley Cup champions." OK, how about the "boring" Penguins ? "You can call us boring if you want," winger said Saturday night after scoring his first goal in a 4-1 thumping of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Mellon Arena.

If Lightning players had any doubts about how poorly they played Saturday night against the Penguins, general manager Brian Lawton straightened them out.