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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

Tampa Bay Lightning: Three stars for month of October

The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t like working overtime hours

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

Oct 10, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) scores a goal on a penalty shot during the third period against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning: Home stand starts tonight vs Vancouver Canucks

Oct 17, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) look for the puck during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Three Notes from the Tampa Bay Lightning’s OT Loss in Buffalo

Oct 15, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates with team his goal scored against the Ottawa Senators in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Preview: Odds and key matchups vs Buffalo Sabres

OTTAWA, CANADA - OCTOBER 15: Tanner Jeannot #84 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal bench in the second period 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: Bottom Six Will be a Work in Progress

Oct 14, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Sprong scores against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson during first-period action on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY Sports

Giveaways were a problem for the Tampa Bay Lightning over the weekend

Sep 29, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period during preseason at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning Preview: Key Matchups and Predictions vs. Ottawa

Oct 14, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Sprong scores against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson during first-period action on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY Sports

Three Notes from the Tampa Bay Lightning Loss to Red Wings

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning handles the bench against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on April 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning Preview: Key Matchups and Predictions vs. Detroit

Oct 10, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) scores a goal on Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Paul finds a home on the power play for the Tampa Bay Lightning