The Lightning played without their leading goal-scorer, top center Brayden Point, who was scratched for missing a team meeting prior to the morning skate. It forced the team to scramble just to get enough players to fill its roster, recalling 22-year-old forward Jack Finley from AHL Syracuse to make his NHL debut as the 12th forward.
The Boston Bruins received some big news Wednesday morning after an announcement confirmed two injured players were present at practice today. Following their 6-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night,
After slipping into an early hole, the Lightning pushed late in the second period but couldn't get a win on Tuesday night in Boston.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh may face discipline from the NHL Player Safety after injuring a Bruins forward with a dirty hit to the head.
First Period_1, Boston, Frederic 7 (Poitras, Coyle), 4:24. 2, Boston, Wotherspoon 1 (Zacha, Pastrnak), 9:31. Second Period_3, Boston, Marchand 16 (Pastrnak), 1:13. 4 ...
First Period_1, Boston, Frederic 7 (Poitras, Coyle), 4:24. 2, Boston, Wotherspoon 1 (Zacha, Pastrnak), 9:31. Penalties_McDonagh, TB (Delay of Game), 5:56; Hagel, TB ...