Tonight; Lightning vs. Hurricanes

WHEN/WHERE: 7; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

TV/RADIO: Sunshine; WDAE-AM 620.

THE LOWDOWN: Entering Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs, the Hurricanes had lost nine of 10, including two in overtime, and 18 of 25. ... Carolina is 2-5-1-1 in its past nine on the road. ... The Lightning is 3-1-1 in its past five games and 2-1-2-1 in its past six at home. ... Lightning F Vinny Prospal has points in his past five games and has three goals, 11 assists in his past nine. ... C Vinny Lecavalier has points in six of his past seven games (four goals, three assists). ... G John Grahame has won three consecutive decisions. ... Hurricanes G Kevin Weekes had lost seven consecutive decisions. ... The Hurricanes are without C Rod Brind'Amour (second on team in scoring and ice time) because of a torn tendon in his right hand. ... Carolina is 8-13-1-2 on the road. Tampa Bay is 13-6-3-2 at home. ... The Hurricanes are 3-7-2-2 against the Southeast. The Lightning is 6-2-1-1. ... This is the fourth of five meetings (Lightning 2-0-1). ... Tampa Bay trails the series 15-23-6-1 but is 11-8-3 at home.

-- Compiled by Damian Cristodero.