Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning

44-26-5 - 2nd in Atlantic Division
Lightning fall 2-1 to Senators, still wrap up playoff spot with Avs' victory over Blue Jackets Lightning fall 2-1 to Senators, still wrap up playoff spot with Avs' victory over Blue Jackets

— Linus Ullmark made 31 saves, Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson scored and the Ottawa Senators beat Tampa Bay 2-1 on Thursday night, with the Lightning wrapping up a playoff spot after the game when Colorado beat Columbus.

Jake Sanderson nets power-play goal Jake Sanderson nets power-play goal

Jake Sanderson nets power-play goal

NHL playoff standings: Latest on the Eastern wild-card chaos NHL playoff standings: Latest on the Eastern wild-card chaos

The Canadiens and Blue Jackets both take the ice Thursday. Here are matchup details, full bracket projections.

NHL playoff standings: Rangers, Wild both on the ropes? NHL playoff standings: Rangers, Wild both on the ropes?

The teams are struggling to clinch as they match up Wednesday. Plus, bracket projections after a busy Tuesday.

Patrick Roy criticizes Anthony Duclair after Islanders' loss Patrick Roy criticizes Anthony Duclair after Islanders' loss

In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and that the veteran is failing to meet expectations.

Guentzel, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win Guentzel, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win

— Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 shots, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to inch closer to clinching a playoff spot.

Nikita Kucherov sets up Jake Guentzel for a Lightning goal Nikita Kucherov sets up Jake Guentzel for a Lightning goal

Jake Guentzel scores off an unbelievable pass from Nikita Kucherov to give the Lightning a 2-1 lead over the Islanders.

NHL playoff standings: Who wins the Presidents' Trophy? NHL playoff standings: Who wins the Presidents' Trophy?

It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.

NHL playoff standings: The Stars' path to a Central title NHL playoff standings: The Stars' path to a Central title

Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.

NHL playoff standings: Who will win the Atlantic Division? NHL playoff standings: Who will win the Atlantic Division?

The Panthers, Leafs and Lightning are locked in a battle. Plus, updated projections for the playoff bracket.

2021 Team Leaders

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