Keara Dowd

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Bolts take 2-0 lead Back to Tampa

Apologies for the late recap.  There was a little national security snafu last night that delayed our operations just a tad. Before thousands danced on Osama bin Laden’s grave outside the White…Read More

Round 2: Lightning vs Capitals

Perhaps the best rivalry the Southeast Division has put together is taking it’s talents to the playoffs for the first time since the first round in 2003.  The Lightning won that battle (the only…Read More

One Goal

Entering the first-round series with the Penguins, the Lightning had just one goal: to win.  Well, in Game 7, it took them only one goal to send the Pittsburgh Penguins to the golf course.  It was a…Read More

Game 7

After being down in the series 3-1, the Lightning have come back to tie the series at three and force a Game 7.  They played very well again tonight, but they needed to keep calm.  There were times they…Read More

Mental Toughness Shines as Bolts Stay Alive

We said that this game would be a huge indication of the Lightning’s mental strength.  They showed their resiliency today in a commanding 8-2 victory that saw Steven Stamkos finally enter the series…Read More

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Desperation

This is it.  The series is 3-1 after an incredible comeback and hard-fought double overtime Game 4,…Read More

Yzerman GM Finalist, Game 4 prep

As the spring continues to roll, the NHL has been releasing it’s finalists for the NHL Awards in…Read More

Downie Suspended, Bolts Gear Up

Whoever picked this to be a walkover series for either team at the beginning of the playoffs has since…Read More

Home Cookin’ for Pivetol Game 3

Ah, game 3.  No matter what the series is at, it’s a crucial game.  It can break a 1-1 tie, bury…Read More

Baby Bolts follow in Big Bolts shoes

As we noted earlier, the Lighting’s AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, are playing the Pens’…Read More

Bolts Handle Pens, Tie Series

Tonight, the Lightning played exactly like they did in game 1, but with one major difference: they beat…Read More

Young Team Showed Heart

There are several story lines throughout this series, many surrounding Sidney Crosby and his questionable…Read More

One Word

There is only one thing the Lightning will need to do.  There is only one thing they didn’t do…Read More

Playoff Preview

Three weeks ago, we published this piece that explained the match up the Lightning would face if the…Read More

We All Scream for Playoff Ice Cream

NBC has really been upping it’s playoff promotions this year.  The latest? A Zamboni Ice Cream…Read More

Like Father Like Son

The relationships between teams and their minor league affiliates is pretty important.  They have to…Read More

Playoff time!

It’s time for the playoffs! The regular season officially ended tonight and the match-ups are set. …Read More

Season Finale

With their win last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched home ice for the first round, leaving Tampa…Read More

Bolts Cut it Off

Instead of playoff beards this playoff season, it’d looking like the Bolts are going to be sporting…Read More

Stamkos Still Candidate for Hart?

It is hard to believe the kind of career Steven Stamkos has had so far.  After serving as a thoroughly…Read More