Tampa Bay Lightning Daily Headlines: Fan Appreciation, Boston Matchup

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for their final game of the regular season, we take a look at some of the Top Headlines around the National Hockey League.

The Tampa Bay Lightning has played the first of two games that make up their final home stand of the regular season. Now that they have acquired an overtime win over the New Jersey Devils, the only obstacle between them and the post season is the Boston Bruins.

Unless you have been living under an inordinately large rock for the past few years, you know that there is quite a history between the Bruins and the Lightning that strikes to the very hearts of those of us here in the Bolts Nation; especially the fans.

You can bet your bottom dollar that this is going to be an intense game filled to the brim with physicality, high-octane speed, and some pretty hard hits. The Lightning will certainly have their work cut out for them, but if there is anyone who can get the job done, it is our Tampa Bay Lightning.

While we wait for all the action to kick off tomorrow night, let’s take a look at some of the Top Headlines not only here in the Bolts Nation, but around the National Hockey League as well.

As you already know, the Tampa Bay Lightning plays their final game of the regular season on Saturday night against the Boston Bruins. As usual, the Lightning has something special planned for their fans before, during, and after the game. There will be all kinds of food and drink specials along with a used equipment sale and special meet and greet opportunities with Lightning alumni. [Tampa Bay Lightning]

The same night that the Tampa Bay Lightning face off with the Boston Bruins in their final game of the season, the Syracuse Crunch will have a matchup of their own. On Saturday night, the Syracuse Crunch will be taking on the Springfield Falcons. Much like the Lightning, this will be a special night for the Crunch has well. Saturday night will be Superhero Night at the War Memorial Arena. [Syracuse Crunch]

When teams hits the skids and finds themselves in a do or die situation, one of the first players on the ice to catch a majority of the blame – from both the media and the fans – is the goaltender. Everyone here in the Bolts Nation knows all about situations like that one. This is the exact same situation that the Boston Bruins are facing right now, and who is getting the blame? Tuukka Rask, of course. [Causeway Crowd]

There is no denying that there is a culture shock when players are brought up from the AHL to join the Tampa Bay Lightning’s main roster in the NHL. It truly is a whole different game. Once a player has found their place here and they begin to settle in, you can clearly see them grow and become a solid part of the organization. The people over at Bleacher Report have taken a look at a few of those players who have made particular strides and could easily be considered some of the most improved players of the season. [Bleacher Report]

As the whole of the National Hockey League heads into its final hours in regulation there are teams in the league that are still fighting for their chance to hit the ice once the final buzzer sounds. Teams like the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Detroit Red Wings still have yet to clinch a playoff berth. Here is a look at a few of the scenarios that could play out as the season comes to an end. [Puck Daddy]

The Tampa Bay Lightning may only have one game ahead of them before the post season starts, but the implications in this game have recently become higher than ever. If the Bolts want to head into the post season on a high note, they are going to have to remain focused, capitalize on their opportunities and send the Bruins packing for their golf course vacation.

The Lightning has already proved that the Bruins are unbeatable. The question now is can they do it one more time and kick off the post season on the right foot? We sure think so!

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