The Lightning
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Defenseman Pavel Kubina had 8 goals and 18 assists in 69 games last year but will be focusing on his defensive game this year.
Lightning player bios
A quick look at names and history of the home-team players.
Lightning executive bios
A quick look at the front office.
Lightning ticket information
Individual game tickets can be purchased a variety of ways.
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Ongoing coverage
The season in stories and photos, plus fan-oriented information.
Lightning forum
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The season
Teams at a glance
Who's better, who's best.
Five games you can't miss
You have to go to opening night. Sure, it's the Islanders, but the perpetually awful New Yorkers, like the Lightning, are at least trying to get better. And it's kind of cool cheering for your team when, at least for a day, it is tied for the best record in the league.
Esposito returns to do radio color
Since leaving as Lightning GM, Phil Esposito has done color commentary for Fox Sports Net the past two seasons, and spent last season as the Bruins' TV analyst.
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From an early age, Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier was groomed for greatness. This year, he skates into the spotlight, as ready as any 20-year-old has ever been to face the demands and excitement of stardom. 
