Lightning up next

By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2008

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Lightning vs. Capitals

When/where: 7:30; St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa

TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM

Injuries: Tampa Bay -Center Ryan Craig (knee) is out; defenseman BradLukowich (abdomen/groin) is day to day. Washington - Right wing ChrisClark (groin), center Michael Nylander (shoulder) and defenseman Brian Pothier (concussion) are out.

Key stats: The sixth ofeight meetings, the Lightning is 2-3. ... Vinny Prospal has a career-high 26 goals, including seven in eight games.Vinny Lecavalier has a goal and six assists in a five-game points streak and is tied for second in the league with 75 points. ... The Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom is second among rookies with 47 points and first with 38 assists while Mike Green leads defensemen with 15 goals.