Analysis

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 23: Nicklas Backstrom

Tampa Bay Lightning opponent breakdown: Washington Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning opponent breakdown: Detroit Red Wings

Tampa Bay Lightning free agency: Grading the Dan Girardi signing

Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Johnson, Palat shouldn’t be far behind

Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman plays 4D chess.

Tampa Bay Lightning side deal with Vegas Golden Knights not surprising

Tampa Bay Lightning trade Drouin to Canadiens & why it’s not the end of the world

Mar 27, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Sustr (62) defends Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell (51) during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning: Yzerman wants to get more out of Bolts’ defense

Mar 11, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (65), defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) congratulate each other after they beat the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning set to pick 14th overall in 2017 NHL Entry Draft

Apr 6, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy To Start For Team Russia In IIHF World Championship Tourney

Dec 29, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Slater Koekkoek (29) fight to control the puck during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Report: What Needs To Happen For The Bolts To Make The Playoffs

Mar 27, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (65) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal during overtime at Amalie Arena. The Lightning won 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Bolts Pull Off Heart-Pounding Comeback Over Blackhawks

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Tampa Bay Lightning D Victor Hedman Hands The Coyotes A Goal…Literally (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Vladislav Namestnikov Earns Interesting Tying Goal (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Nikita Kucherov Ties Things Up Against Arizona (Video)

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Victor Hedman Breakaway Ties Things Up Against Coyotes (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy Would Love To Have This One Back (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Lightning Blown Away By Surging Toronto Maple Leafs

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Lightning Tame The Minnesota Wild, Despite Injuries

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Bolts Fall To Rangers In Exciting Overtime Battle

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Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Amazing Shootout Helps Bolts Stun Sabres

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Luck Runs Out Against Pittsburgh Penguins

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Bolts Seven-Game Point Streak Comes To An End

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Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Vladislav Namestnikov Hooked Into An Empty Netter (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Nikita Kucherov Adds Fuel To The Fire (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Ondrej Palat Goes For Two In The Second (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Bolts Bring Home Much-Needed Victory Against Avalanche

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Jonathan Drouin Seals The Deal In OT (Video)

Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Highlights: Vladislav Namestnikov Snipes The Five-Hole (Video)