The View from Tampa Bay

THE TAMPA TRIBUNE

Erik Erlendsson: Lightning home win streak ends with loss to Kings

“And in this one, the Lightning never really had a chance as Ben Bishop was pulled after allowing three goals on nine shots in the opening period, and Tampa Bay was never able to climb all the way back from a 3-0 deficit after 20 minutes of play.”

Erik Erlendsson: Bolts Notes: Inexperienced defensemen under microscope

“But of the eight defensemen who started the season with the Lightning, half were either injured or no longer with the team heading into the weekend.”

TAMPA BAY TIMES

Joe Smith: Lightning falls to Kings

“The Kings, who picked up their first road win since Jan. 1, got too many clean shots at the Lightning net on their first two goals.”

Joe Smith: Jason Garrison misses Kings game, is iffy vs. Ducks

“Filling Garrison’s absence won’t be easy. Like Carle, he’s a key cog on the penalty kill.”

SB Nation – RAW CHARGE

Clark J Brooks: Game 54 recap: Comeback falls short, Kings beat Lightning 4-2

“The Lightning have been extremely effective at home this season and this was one of only four games at Amalie Arena during the month of February.”

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