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Hurricanes eyeing third straight win vs. Lightning

Jan 3, 2009 - 11:20 AM Carolina (19-15-5) at Tampa Bay (10-17-10), 7:30 pm EST

TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) -- A coaching change seemingly has changed the fortunes of the Carolina Hurricanes. The same has not worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Hurricanes look for their third consecutive victory Saturday, when they meet the Lightning in a battle of Southeast Division rivals that have changed coaches this season.

Since Paul Maurice replaced Peter Laviolette behind Carolina's bench for his second stint with the team, the Hurricanes have posted a 7-4-3 record.

Eric Staal and defenseman Anton Babchuk each netted a power-play goal and Cam Ward made 30 saves to lead Carolina to a 2-1 triumph over the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

Tuomo Ruutu and Sergei Samsonov both collected two assists for the Hurricanes, who have won six of their last nine contests.

The Lightning also made a coaching change, replacing Barry Melrose 16 games into the season after a 5-7-4 start. Interim coach Rick Tocchet has not enjoyed much success behind the bench as Tampa Bay is 5-10-6 since he took over.

Captain Vincent Lecavalier netted a pair of goals Thursday, but the Lightning suffered a 7-4 setback to the Washington Capitals. Tampa Bay has posted just four wins since November 21.






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    Hurricanes 3, Lightning 2  FinalJan 4 3:08 AM


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    FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CAROLINA 2 1 0 3
    TAMPA BAY 2 0 0 2 FINAL
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: TAM - RYAN CRAIG 1 (ADAM HALL, MATT PETTINGER) 5:05
    TAM - VACLAV PROSPAL 8 (VINCENT LECAVALIER) 6:41
    CAR - (PP) JUSTIN WILLIAMS 2 (ROD BRIND'AMOUR, DENNIS
    SEIDENBERG) 14:46
    CAR - CHAD LAROSE 9 (DENNIS SEIDENBERG, JON

    Jan 3 10:01 PM
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    Hurricanes 3, Lightning 2  3rd - 1:29Jan 3 9:57 PM


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    END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CAROLINA 2 1 3
    TAMPA BAY 2 0 2 END OF THE 2ND
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: TAM - RYAN CRAIG 1 (ADAM HALL, MATT PETTINGER) 5:05
    TAM - VACLAV PROSPAL 8 (VINCENT LECAVALIER) 6:41
    CAR - (PP) JUSTIN WILLIAMS 2 (ROD BRIND'AMOUR, DENNIS
    SEIDENBERG) 14:46
    CAR - CHAD LAROSE 9 (DENNIS SE

    Jan 3 9:11 PM


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    CAROLINA 3
    TAMPA BAY 2
    2ND PRD: CAR - JONI PITKANEN 4 (UNASSISTED) 6:21

    Hurricanes 3, Lightning 2  2nd - 13:39Jan 3 8:45 PM


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    END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CAROLINA 2 2
    TAMPA BAY 2 2 END OF THE 1ST
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: TAM - RYAN CRAIG 1 (ADAM HALL, MATT PETTINGER) 5:05
    TAM - VACLAV PROSPAL 8 (VINCENT LECAVALIER) 6:41
    CAR - (PP) JUSTIN WILLIAMS 2 (ROD BRIND'AMOUR, DENNIS
    SEIDENBERG) 14:46
    CAR - CHAD LAROSE 9 (DENNIS SE

    Jan 3 8:16 PM


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    CAROLINA 2
    TAMPA BAY 2
    1ST PRD: CAR - MATT CULLEN 10 (DENNIS SEIDENBERG, CHAD LAROSE) 15:57

    Hurricanes 2, Lightning 2  1st - 4:03Jan 3 8:09 PM


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    CAROLINA 1
    TAMPA BAY 2
    1ST PRD: CAR - (PP) JUSTIN WILLIAMS 2 (ROD BRIND'AMOUR, DENNIS
    SEIDENBERG) 14:46

    Hurricanes 1, Lightning 2  1st - 5:14Jan 3 8:07 PM


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    CAROLINA 0
    TAMPA BAY 2
    1ST PRD: TAM - VACLAV PROSPAL 8 (VINCENT LECAVALIER) 6:41

    Hurricanes 0, Lightning 2  1st - 13:19Jan 3 7:53 PM


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    CAROLINA 0
    TAMPA BAY 1
    1ST PRD: TAM - RYAN CRAIG 1 (ADAM HALL, MATT PETTINGER) 5:05

    Hurricanes 0, Lightning 1  1st - 14:55Jan 3 7:49 PM

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