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Tonight: Lightning vs. Hurricanes
By EDUARDO A. ENCINA
Published December 22, 2007
.TONIGHT Lightning vs. Hurricanes When/where: 7:30; St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM Injuries: Tampa Bay - Defenseman Dan Boyle (wrist), center Ryan Craig (knee) and wing Michel Ouellet (shoulder) are out;defenseman Brad Lukowich (shoulder) and centers Chris Gratton (hip) and Craig MacDonald (mouth) are day to day. Carolina - Wings Chad LaRose (concussion) and Justin Williams (knee) are out; defenseman David Tanabe (concussion) is day to day. Key stats: Fifth of eight meetings, the Lightning leads 3-1. ... Despite recent struggles, the Lightning is just six points behind the division-leading 'Canes. ... Vinny Lecavalier, who leads the league with 53 points, has 12 goals and nine assists in his past 12 against Carolina. ... The Lightning is an East-best 12-5-2 at home. ... Former Lightning goaltender John Grahame has started the past three games for Carolina, going 2-1. ... Wing Craig Adams will serve the second of a two-game suspension for high-sticking Toronto's Alex Steen.
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