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Devils acquire G Louis Dominque from Lightning for ‘21 pick

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Tyler Johnson, left, celebrates with Ondrej Palat, right, as New Jersey Devils' Jesper Bratt (63) and goaltender Cory Schneider react after Johnson scored during overtime in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Lightning won 7-6. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Johnson lifts Lightning past Devils 7-6

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) celebrates his first period goal during an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Jost, Francouz help Avalanche beat Lightning 6-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) and Boston Bruins left wing Danton Heinen (43) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Stamkos scores in shootout, Lightning beat Bruins 4-3

By MARK ALTMAN - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators centre Colin White (36) shoots and scores on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) during second period of NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Saturday, October 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Namestnikov scores 2, Senators beat Lightning 4-2

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan McDonagh (27) goes to the ice to attempt to block a shot by Carolina Hurricanes' Warren Foegele (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes rally to beat Lightning in overtime

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) celebrates with defenseman Victor Hedman (77) after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Kucherov’s goal, assist help Lightning beat Panthers 5-2

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 3-1. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Blue Jackets ready to move past stars’ departures

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) is shown during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL Eastern Conference first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed restricted free agent forward Brayden Point to a $20.25 million, three-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

NHL’s Lightning motivated to complete unfinished business

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) looks to pass the puck around Carolina Hurricanes forward Colin Markison (92) during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning still the team to beat in NHL’s Eastern Conference

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, left, tries unsuccessfully to shoot past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins and Blue Jackets ready for 1st playoff matchup

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky, left, of Russia, and Brandon Dubinsky celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets beat the Lightning 7-3. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets advance after sweep of mighty Lightning

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand, of Denmark, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by Columbus

By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, shoots the puck during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals become new favorites to win Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets move to the brink of sweeping Lightning

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates, including right wing Cam Atkinson (13), during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL Eastern Conference first-round hockey playoff series Friday, April 12, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Blue Jackets stun Lightning 5-1 to take 2-0 series lead

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates their 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 1 of an NHL Eastern Conference first-round hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Blue Jackets rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Lightning 4-3

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, right, shakes hands with Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) after presenting the team with the President's Trophy before an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

‘Good luck!’ Lightning carry burden of Presidents’ Trophy

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL-best Lightning eager to get started against Blue Jackets

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Cameron Gaunce (33) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Lightning ties NHL record with 62nd win, beat Bruins 6-3

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press