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Montreal Canadiens' Rene Bourque, left, scores against Tampa Bay Lightning's goalie Anders Lindback during first period of the first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff game in Montreal, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

Canadiens grab 3-0 series lead with 3-2 win

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Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

A look at 10 things to watch in the NHL playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, right, from Russia, shoots the puck behind his back against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback, from Sweden, in the shootout portion of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Washington. Lindback blocked the shot and the Lightning won 1-0 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Fittingly, Capitals end non-playoff season with shootout loss

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) lies on the ice with an injury in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lightning earn home-ice edge against Canadiens

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

This Feb. 4, 2014 photo, Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) stretches before an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn. Malone was charged Saturday with DUI and possession of cocaine after a traffic stop, police said. An officer saw Malone's SUV strike a curb after making a left turn from the center lane early Saturday, said Tampa Police Lt. Paul Lusczynski. After being pulled over, Malone got out of his vehicle, and the officer smelled alcohol on his breath, Lusczynski said. According to the police report, the officer also found 1.3 grams of cocaine in one of Malone's pockets. Malone was released from the Hillsborough County jail on $2,500 bond. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Lightning coach: Malone’s charges not distraction

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

This Feb. 4, 2014 photo, Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) stretches before an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn. Malone was charged Saturday with DUI and possession of cocaine after a traffic stop, police said. An officer saw Malone's SUV strike a curb after making a left turn from the center lane early Saturday, said Tampa Police Lt. Paul Lusczynski. After being pulled over, Malone got out of his vehicle, and the officer smelled alcohol on his breath, Lusczynski said. According to the police report, the officer also found 1.3 grams of cocaine in one of Malone's pockets. Malone was released from the Hillsborough County jail on $2,500 bond. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Lightning LW Malone arrested after traffic stop

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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat, of the Czech Republic,, left, celebrates with teammate Alex Killorn after scoring against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 11, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Gudlevskis wins NHL debut as TB tops Columbus 3-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) celebrates with teammates Eric Brewer (2) and Ondrej Palat (18), of the Czech Republic, after scoring past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

3-goal third helps Lightning beat Flyers 4-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), of the Czech Republic, celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Palat, Lindback key Lightning’s 3-0 win over Leafs

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Lightning’s Bishop leaves with upper-body injury

Associated Press

GM Yzerman signs 4-year extension with Lightning

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates after scoring past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Benn scores twice as Stars beat Lightning 5-2

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Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo (31), of Finland, makes a save on a shot by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ramo stops 31 shots to lead Flames past Lightning

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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan, right, congratulates goalie Ben Bishop after the team defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Johnson breaks tie, Lightning top Canadiens 3-1

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Detroit Red Wings' David Legwand, center, celebrates his goal against Tampa Bay Lightning's Ben Bishop (30) and Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Legwand, Red Wings top Lightning 3-2

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) gets ready to deflect the puck at Buffalo Sabres goaltender Matt Hackett (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 4-3 in OT

By NICK MENDOLA - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) gets off a shot from his knees in front of New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) and center Casey Cizikas (53) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Salo scores in 13th SO round, Bolts top Isles 3-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza (19) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammate left wing Milan Michalek (9), of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 24, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Senators slip past Lightning 4-3 in shootout

By BOB BELLONE - Associated Press