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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot by the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Miller, white-hot Lightning beat struggling Knights 3-2

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, front, tries to redirect the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy defends the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Kucherov’s goal lifts Lightning to 1-0 win over Avalanche

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cam Ward (30) and center Nick Schmaltz (8) defend against Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday Oct. 21, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Lightning beat Blackhawks 6-3, take 33 shots in 2nd

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund (64), of Finland, has the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning's Anton Stralman (6), of Sweden, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Granlund scores in OT, Wild beat Lightning 5-4

By BRIAN HALL - 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

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning stop scoring drought, beat Blue Jackets 8-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Anders Nilsson, of Sweden, makes a save against Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Canucks score 4 goals in 3rd, beat Lightning 4-1

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano (72) falls on the right leg of goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Luongo would leave the game with an injury. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Lightning top Panthers 2-1 in shootout; Luongo hurt

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

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman gestures during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the move says Steve Yzerman is stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning and will be replaced immediately by assistant Julien BriseBois. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, because the team had not announced Yzerman's decision. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Yzerman steps down as Lightning GM, BriseBois takes over

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman gestures during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the move says Steve Yzerman is stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning and will be replaced immediately by assistant Julien BriseBois. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, because the team had not announced Yzerman's decision. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

The Latest: Yzerman committed to Lightning this season

Associated Press

Lightning sign Kucherov to 8-year extension through 2026-27

Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates on the bench during the second period of Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals win Game 7, advance to first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Ovechkin, Holtby shine in Game 7, Caps beat Lightning 4-0

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman (6), from Sweden chase the puck during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 7 at Lightning: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), from the Czech Republic, gets hit by Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Physicality keeps Capitals alive for Game 7

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson is considered by coach Barry Trotz to be a "Swiss Army knife because he's played almost every position except goaltender for us." He had a plus-13 rating in the regular season. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Five unheralded players have been difference-makers in playoffs for Capitals

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) follows through on a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won the game 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals Game 6 vs. Lightning: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), of Russia, celebrates with Ryan McDonagh (27), Yanni Gourde (37) and Chris Kunitz (14) after Game 3 of the team's NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Washington. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vasilevskiy turns East final around for Lightning

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates off the ice after the team's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals on brink of elimination

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times