Analysis

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 7: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the St Louis Blues during overtime at Amalie Arena on February 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Lightning closeout three-game road trip against Blues

Will Gourde’s suspension serve as opportunity for Callahan?

Tampa Bay Lightning sets new franchise record in win over Carolina Hurricanes

Bolts face the storm-surging Hurricanes tonight on the road

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game in the second period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Outplayed Lightning steal 5-4 overtime win over Capitals

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 16: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) checks Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) during the NHL Hockey match between the Lightning and Capitols on March 16, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Game Two: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals

LAVAL, QC, CANADA - MARCH 13: Cameron Gaunce #24 of the Syracuse Crunch skating up the ice in control of the puck against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on March 13, 2019 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)

Cameron Gaunce sent back to Crunch, Girardi or Stralman return imminent?

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 18: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores against the Arizona Coyotes for a franchise record in the first period at Amalie Arena on March 18, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning win Presidents’ Trophy for first time in franchise history

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 27: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to pass during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on October 27, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Lightning 7-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lightning have chance at a “Triple Crown” tonight against the Coyotes

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 16: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is named #1 Star of the games against the Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena on March 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Alex Killorn scores his first career hat trick in big win over the Capitals

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 16: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning wears a green 2019 St. Patrick's Day jersey during warm-ups before the game against the Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena on March 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Bolts zap the Capitals in 6-3 win, set new team records

TAMPA, FL - MAY 23: Cedric Paquette #13 of the Tampa Bay Lightning avoids the check of T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Bolts seek revenge tonight in Eastern Conference Final rematch vs Capitals

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 14: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his third period goal with teammates Ryan McDonagh #27, Ondrej Palat #18 and Erik Cernak #81 during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on March 14, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning turn electric in third, shock Detroit with 5-4 comeback win

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 09: Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) takes a backhand shot as he is pressured by Detroit Red Wings defender Danny DeKeyser (65) during the third period of an NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 09, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Red hot Lightning face-off against struggling Red Wings

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Tampa Bay Lightning stuns Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 in Toronto

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 17: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reaches for the puck against Ron Hainsey #2 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Amalie Arena on January 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Bolts have another test in front of them in the Toronto Maple Leafs

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 9: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal and franchise record setting point against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Amalie Arena on March 9, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Kucherov writes another chapter in Bolts history against Detroit

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 7: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 and the Tampa Bay Lightning give up a goal against Jason Zucker #16 and the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Amalie Arena on March 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Another look at the Lightning’s “Wild” shutout loss last week

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 09: Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) takes a shot during the third period of an NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 09, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 7: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gives up a goal against Jason Zucker #16 of the Minnesota Wild at Amalie Arena on March 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning fall to Minnesota Wild, 3-0

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 5: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 and Cedric Paquette #13 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the win against the Winnipeg Jets at Amalie Arena on March 5, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Bolts will face a hungry Minnesota Wild team tonight

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 5: Adam Erne #73 of the Tampa Bay Lightning shoots the puck for a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Amalie Arena on March 5, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning appear back on track in big win over Jets

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 2: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal with teammates against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Amalie Arena on March 2, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay defense powers Bolts past Senators in 5-1 win

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Tampa Bay Lightning suffers first regulation loss in a month to the Boston Bruins

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with teammates after scoring in overtime to defeat the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning Too Close For Comfort, Set Franchise Record

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 3: Victor Hedman

Lightning Fight Off Noisy Kings After a Quiet Deadline Day

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 27: Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in the overtime period of the NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning on December 27, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning win in OT after blowing three goal lead

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Ryan Callahan #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal with teammate Adam Erne #73 and Cedric Paquette #13 against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Amalie Arena on November 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning: High scoring 1st Period leads to win over Chicago Blackhawks