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Matt Metcalf

Currently covering all things that is the Tampa Bay Lightning for The Hockey Writers. Follow him on Twitter: @Matt_Metcalf

Syracuse Crunch Face Big Test Down 2-0

Matt Metcalf | June 11, 2013

This wasn’t the way the Syracuse Crunch wanted to start their Calder Cup Final run. The Crunch, who won the Calder Cup with many of the same players a season…

Categories AHL, Tampa Bay Lightning

A Season of Ups and Mostly Downs For the Lightning

Matt Metcalf | April 27, 2013

From a playoff threat to a complete debacle, that pretty much sums up this season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. For a team that started the season 6-1, the only…

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As Lightning’s Playoff Hopes Dwindle, Stamkos Continues to Shine

Matt Metcalf | April 14, 2013

After what looked to be a promising season, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff hopes look to be virtually nonexistent, sitting in 13th place and eight points out of a playoff…

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A Pair of First-Career NHL Goals Lead Lightning Past ‘Canes

Matt Metcalf | March 17, 2013

The Tampa Bay Lightning (12-15-1)  beat the Southeast Division rival Carolina Hurricanes (15-11-1) 4-1 in their most complete game in a while, snapping a five-game home losing streak at the…

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Stamkos Scores League-Leading 18th in Loss to Jets

Matt Metcalf | March 8, 2013

  The Tampa Bay Lightning (10-13-1, 21pts) fell to the division-rival Winnipeg Jets (11-11-1, 23 pts) by a score of 2-1 on Thursday night at the Tampa Bay Times Forum…

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Benoit Pouliot Finally Settling into the NHL

Matt Metcalf | February 26, 2013

Some first round picks never pan out and many become superstars, as they’re projected to be. Then there are players like Benoit Pouliot, who take a good amount of time…

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Tampa Bay’s Defensive Struggles Continue in Loss to Bruins

Matt Metcalf | February 22, 2013

In Tampa Bay’s previous five games before heading into Thursday night’s tilt against the Boston Bruins at home, the Lightning had surrendered 19 goals in regulation over that span. You…

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Can Steven Stamkos Reach 40 Goals In Shortened Season?

Matt Metcalf | February 9, 2013

A 40-goal season is quite the achievement even in a standard 82-game season in the National Hockey League. Steven Stamkos has reached the 40-goal plateau in each of his last…

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Lightning Looking to Right Defensive Woes

Matt Metcalf | February 1, 2013

It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Lightning struggled defensively last season. It was also obvious that it would be that factor that would keep them from being an elite…

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Cory Conacher Proving He Belongs

Matt Metcalf | January 28, 2013

He’s too small. He’s not quick enough. I don’t know how his game will translate at the next level. These were all valid statements regarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cory…

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Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview

Matt Metcalf | January 6, 2013

Last season was a frustrating one for Tampa Bay Lightning fans. After a season in 2010 in which they made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, the…

Categories Previews and Predictions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Unconventional Route is Working Out For Tyler Johnson

Matt Metcalf | December 10, 2012

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Tyler Johnson has taken a rather unconventional route to the NHL, but it seems to be paying off.

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