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Stamkos scored his seventh goal of the season in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Hurricanes. The tally was classic Stamkos, as he got free to the right of Frederik Andersen and then fired home a one-timer on a pass from Mathieu Joseph midway through the second period. Unfortunately for the Bolts, it was all the offense they could muster on the night. Stamkos has seven goals and 15 points through 12 games to begin the season, putting him on pace for his first goal campaign since if the year-old can avoid serious injuries.

Vasilevskiy stopped 29 shots in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Hurricanes. He took a shutout into the third period, but Vasilevskiy got beaten on the power play by Teuvo Teravainen midway through that frame and then had Martin Necas go top shelf on him through a partial screen by Victor Hedman to end the game. Vasilevskiy has allowed two goals or fewer in five straight starts and hasn't lost in regulation since Oct.

Head coach Jon Cooper said Cernak 's upper-body injury is more of a week-to-week situation, Bryan Burns of the Lightning 's official site reports. While Cooper didn't provide many additional details, it sounds like the Lightning will be without one of their top-four defensemen for a while. With Cernak sidelined, Mikhail Sergachev's return from a suspension Saturday versus the Panthers should account for the lineup change.

Cernak upper body won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes. Cernak was hurt in the first period and ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game during the second intermission. The year-old has three assists, 36 hits and 17 blocked shots through 12 contests, so his absence will be more noticeable on the defensive side of the game.

He'll have until Saturday against the Panthers to get healthy if he's to avoid missing time. Katchouk was considered questionable Tuesday but he'll miss his sixth straight game. The year-old's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Panthers. Carolina had its nine-game winning streak snapped Saturday against the Panthers, but that doesn't change the fact it's still and sits third with an average of 3. Vasilevskiy has been mostly his usual solid self through nine appearances, posting a 2.

He's still looking for his first shutout. Katchouk -- who is dealing with a lower-body injury -- could be an option for Tuesday's matchup with Carolina, Bryan Burns of the Lightning 's official site reports. Katchouk has missed the club's last five outings after suffering his lower-body injury.

Even once medically cleared to play, the winger will likely have to spend some time watching from the press box this season, especially since the Lightning reclaimed Alex Barre-Boulet off the waiver wire. Bogosian undisclosed will miss the team's next three games but could return to action against the Flyers on Nov. Bogosian has been out of action since the season opener versus the Penguins on Oct.

Even once cleared to play, the year-old defender is far from a lock for the lineup and will need to outperform Cal Foote for a spot on the blue line.

Sustr has played in eight games for the Lightning this season but is averaging a mere of ice time. At this point, even if Sustr can unseat Cal Foote for a spot in the lineup, he is unlikely to see enough action to warrant a look in fantasy contests.

Stamkos scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's win over the Senators. He helped set up Victor Hedman for the only goal of the first period, then got a three-goal rally started in the third as Tampa Bay pulled away. Stamkos is off to a blistering start to the season with six multi-point performances through 11 games, leading to six goals and 14 points in total.

Point notched three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's win over the Senators. The year-old had a helper in every period. It was Point's first multi-point performance of the season, but he's been a consistent contributor on the top line and No. Palat scored the game-winning goal and added two assists in Saturday's win over the Senators.

He had a hand in a goal by Jan Rutta in the second period before leading the charge that put the game away in the third, finding the back of the net with less than two minutes remaining and helping set up Anthony Cirelli for an empty-netter. He definitely deserves a real chance somewhere.

Dom likes it, we like it, the fans like it, other teams hate it, everybody wins! That being 8 years, around 9 million dollars annual average. Overall, the year old center has played NHL games, all with the Lightning, and scored points. His postseason resume is even more impressive with 67 games played and 73 points.

Bogo took less money to return to Tampa, and the terms suggests he would like to settle down here with his young family as he starts his age season. However, before that Elliott was a much better goalie, so it seems the Lightning are hoping he regains some form, or a lesser workload will be better for him.

The Bolts also got what looks to be their fourth line center in Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. Over his career, he has won GoBolts gobucs pic. Finish it, fellas. Subscribe Manage my subscription Activate my subscription Log in Log out. Regions Tampa St. Letters to the Editor Submit a Letter. Investigations Narratives Pulitzer Winners. Connect with us. About us. Obituaries Homes Jobs Classifieds.