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Nov 7, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning: Nikita Kucherov quickly leaps into Hart conversation

Tampa Bay Lightning Bounce Back in Montreal, Tomkins Gets First Win

Tampa Bay Lightning just can’t put the clamps down this season

Tampa Bay Lightning Relive Same Game Again Versus Toronto

Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrate a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Cooper’s tactics work out for Tampa Bay Lightning win over Ottawa

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal in the first period during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on October 24, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa: Preview, Matchups, Odds 11/4/23

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck while Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets tends net during the second period at Nationwide Arena on November 02, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning Remain Winless on the Road After Loss in Columbus

Sep 27, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Motte (64) scores the game-winning goal against Nashville Predators goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) in overtime at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Lightning begin making room for Tyler Motte’s return

OTTAWA, CANADA - OCTOBER 15: Waltteri Merela #39 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on October 15, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning: What should we make of Waltteri Merela’s October?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: Alex Barre-Boulet #12 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal in the second period during a game against the Seattle Kraken at Amalie Arena on October 30, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Top Tampa Bay Lightning Moments from October

Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson (31) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning: Three stars for month of October

Oct 30, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a save from Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t like working overtime hours

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 30: Jaden Schwartz #17 of the Seattle Kraken celebrates a goal in overtime by Jared McCann #19 during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on October 30, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning Fall in OT to Yanni Gourde and Kraken

Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Barre-Boulet (12) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken: Preview, Matchup, Odds 10/30/23

Apr 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period during game six of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Andrei Vasilevskiy makes appearance at Tampa Bay Lightning practice

Oct 5, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Despite “slow” start for Tampa Bay Lightning, it could be much worse

Oct 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) celebrates after he scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The Sharks may be terrible, but margin of Tampa Bay Lightning win a rarity

Oct 26, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) is congratulated after he score a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Crush San Jose with Another Jonas Johansson Shutout

Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrate a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks: Preview, Matchups, Odds

Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson (31) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jonas Johansson is keeping the Tampa Bay Lightning ship upright

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal in the first period during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on October 24, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Three Notes from Tampa Bay Lightning Win over Carolina

Oct 10, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Preview: Odds and key matchups vs Carolina

Oct 21, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Barre-Boulet (12) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Barre-Boulet Should Continue Seeing Action with Tampa Bay Lightning Top Line

Oct 17, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) tries to block a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Conor Sheary (73) during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Three flaws with the Tampa Bay Lightning early in the season

Sep 26, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) gets ready before the start of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

OT struggles leave Tampa Bay Lightning treading water early in season

May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul (20) celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Preview, Matchups, Odds

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal in the third period during a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Amalie Arena on October 19, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Three Notes from the Tampa Bay Lightning Win over Vancouver

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning sprays Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators second period during the opening night game at Amalie Arena on October 10, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning Need to Get Brayden Point Going on Homestand