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Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91), Victor Hedman (77) and Louis Domingue (70) celebrate a victory over the Buffalo Sabres following the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Stamkos scores go-ahead goal late, Lightning beat Sabres 5-3

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's J.T. Miller (10) celebrates his shootout goal with teammates during an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/the Canadian Press via AP)

Lightning rally for shootout win over Flames

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) tries to stop Vancouver Canucks defenceman Christopher Tanev's goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Ryan McDonagh (27), Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Adam Erne (73) and Vancouver Canucks center Jay Beagle (83) look on during the third period of an NHL hockey game at in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kucherov, Lightning beat Canucks 5-2 in fight-filled game

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) prepares to score on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos has 4 points, Lightning beat Avalanche 7-1

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, center, of Russia, celebrates his first period goal on the New Jersey Devils with teammates defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98), of Russia, and center Brayden Point (21) during an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kucherov has goal, 3 assists as Lightning beat Devils 5-1

By JIM HAGUE - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Noah Juulsen moves in on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stamkos scores twice, leads Lightning past Canadiens 4-1

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Callahan is defended against by Detroit Red Wings' Luke Witkowski in front of goaltender Jimmy Howard during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Stamkos gets 1st goal, Lightning beat winless Red Wings 3-1

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy watches the puck go past during the first period of Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Talented Lightning embrace Stanley Cup expectations

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his goal with center Tyler Johnson (9) next to Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vasilevskiy, Lightning top Caps 4-2 to even East final 2-all

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point, left, defenseman Victor Hedman (77), from Sweden, and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), from Russia, celebrate Kucherov's goal during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hedman, Lightning beat Caps to cut East final deficit to 2-1

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL Eastern Conference final hockey playoff series Friday, May 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ovechkin has goal and assist, Capitals beat Lightning 4-2

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) celebrates with Ryan Callahan (24) after the Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 during Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Potent Lightning display depth, beat Devils 5-2 in Game 1

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 28, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, in Buffalo, N.Y. At right, in a Jan. 30, 2018, file photo, New Jersey Devils forward Taylor Hall (9) controls the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Lightning boast the league's No. 1 offense led by Kucherov's 100 points. The Devils are paced by Taylor Hall, who will be making the first playoff appearance of his eight-year career. Game 1 of the Lightning and Devils first round playoff series is Thursday, April 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Top-seeded Lightning expect tight series vs. young Devils

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 30, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) warms up before playing against the New York Rangers in an NHL hockey game, in New York. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is back on the ice and hoping to be ready for the start of Tampa Bay's opening-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, stf/JJ)

Lightning’s Stamkos eyes return for 1st round of playoffs

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against New York Rangers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 30, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Lightning surge past Rangers 7-3 to end 3-game slide

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts after Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard made the save on a breakaway during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning beat Red Wings for 11th straight time, 4-1

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos celebrates after scoring against the Nashville Predators in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Lightning won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Gourde’s overtime winner leads Lightning past Predators, 4-3

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos scores twice, Lightning top Stars in Bishop’s return

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Vladislav Namestnikov, front left, is greeted by teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in San Jose , Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Namestnikov scores 2 as NHL-best Lightning stop Sharks, 5-1

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates, including Alex Killorn (17), during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos scores in shootout, Lightning beat Blue Jackets

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press