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The Lightning is dominating after taking seven of a possible eight points during a swing through western Canada. The team has separated itself from the rest of the NHL, so is this the season it finally wins the Stanley Cup?
Plus, Rick Stroud sits down with Bucs Ring of Honor member John Lynch to discuss the state of defense in today's NFL and more.
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