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Nov 15, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated by defenseman Victor Hedman (77) as he scored a goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Five Takeaways From the Lightning’s 4-1 Win Over the Islanders

ECF Rematch: Previewing the Lightning vs Islanders Matchup

5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s 3-2 OT Win Over Florida

Sunshine Showdown: Previewing the Lightning vs Panthers Matchup

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5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s 2-1 OT Loss to Carolina

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 05: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a second period goal during Game Four of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on June 05, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Battle of the Storms: Previewing the Lightning vs Hurricanes Matchup

Nov 6, 2021; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a goal scored by center Steven Stamkos (91) in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s 5-3 Win Over Ottawa

Nov 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

5 Takeaways from Lightning’s 2-1 OT loss to Leafs

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 10: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks for an incoming puck to tip against Erik Cernak #81 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 10, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs 7-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Previewing the Lightning at Maple Leafs

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5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s 3-2 Win Over Washington

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates past Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals during the first period at Capital One Arena on October 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Ovechkin vs Stamkos: Previewing the Lightning vs Capitals matchup

Oct 28, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Barré-Boulet (12) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

5 takeaways from the Lightning’s 5-1 win over the Coyotes

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 26: Pat Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal in the first period during Game Six of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena on May 26, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Previewing Lightning versus Coyotes

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5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s 5-1 Win in Pittsburgh

Aug 26, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Two in two days: Previewing the Lightning vs Penguins matchup

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5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s Loss in Buffalo

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Positives and Negatives from the Lightning’s First Five Games

Oct 23, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) makes a goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during a shoot out at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s Shootout Loss to Colorado

May 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Two of the Best: Previewing the Lightning vs Avalanche matchup

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He’s Back! How does Alex Barre-Boulet returning help the Lightning

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers scores a goal in the third period during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on October 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

5 Takeaways from the Lightning’s Loss to the Florida Panthers

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Tampa Bay Lightning: Top 5 takeaways from overtime win in Washington

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 14: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his game tying third period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 14, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa Bay won 7-6 in overtime. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

5 Takeaways From the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Dramatic Comeback over Detroit

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5 Takeaways From the Lightning’s Opening Night Loss to Pittsburgh

Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

5 Lightning Hot Takes Entering the 2021-22 Season

Jun 30, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

In with the old: How Tampa Bay will fair in the re-aligned Atlantic Division

May 20, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

5 Takeaways From Lightning and Panthers First Preseason Game

Mar 15, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) shoots against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

5 Takeaways From the Lightning’s Preseason Defeat Versus Nashville