Lightning up next

By EDUARDO A. ENCINA, Times Staff Writer
Published December 29, 2007

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TODAY

Lightning vs. Flyers

When/where: 1; 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. Philadelphia - Wing Simon Gagne (concussion) and defenseman Mike Rathje (hip/back) are out.

Key stats: The second of four meetings; the Lightning won the first 5-2 on Oct. 25. ... Tampa Bay is 12-7-2 at home but has lost four of its past five at the Times Forum. ... Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier leads the league with 55 points (25 goals, 30 assists). ... The Flyers own the top power-play unit in the Eastern Conference, converting 23.7 percent. ... The Flyers are 9-9-0 on the road. ... Center Mike Richards leads Philadelphia with 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) and wing Mike Knuble's eight power-play goals are tied for fourth most in the NHL. ... Richards and center Daniel Briere each have 20 power-play points.