The Bolts spoiled Marty’s return to Amalie Arena last night with a 4-3 victory over the Rangers. Here is the recap from the other side. [Blueshirt Banter]
The Lightning did end up showing a tribute video for No. 26 in his emotional return. [CBC]
We won’t rob you of the video if you haven’t seen it yet:
No one may ever know the real reason Martin St. Louis wanted to leave Tampa, but his omission from the original 2014 Olympic roster may have had a lot to do with it. Still, despite the bitter feelings that some Lightning fans hold, his return was highly anticipated. [SB Nation]
Syracuse Crunch captain Mike Angelidis is in his prime right now, but he doesn’t feel like he will slow down anytime soon. [Syracuse.com]
Legendary NHL head coach Pat Quinn was honored by his first team, the Vancouver Canucks, last night with a tribute video and a moment of silence. Quinn passed away earlier this week after a long illness. [The Hockey News]
Nashville Predators fans have a longstanding tradition of throwing a catfish onto the ice, kind of like the octopus in Detroit. Well, PETA doesn’t seem to like it very much. [On The Forecheck]