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Coming off their worst loss of the year Tuesday night in Nashville, forward Tyler Johnson and the Lightning hope to get back to form Thursday as they open a four-game stretch against division rivals Florida and Carolina. Johnson is in the middle of an 11-game goal drought.
With critical stretch ahead, Lightning look to rebound
Frustrated by its effort Tuesday against Nashville, Tampa Bay prepares to face division heavyweights Florida and Carolina.
Lightning fall behind Predators early in lopsided loss
Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) stops a shot by the Nashville Predators as defenseman Victor Hedman (77) assists, during the second period Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.
Turnovers in the neutral zone lead to a three-goal, first-period deficit, and it only gets worse from there.
Lightning defenseman David Savard getting used to new surroundings
Lightning defenseman David Savard (58) and Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) watch the puck during the second period.
Tampa Bay plans to make Savard’s adjustment easier by pairing him with Victor Hedman.
Lightning add defense depth at NHL trade deadline
“History has proven that you will need depth on defense if you are going to have an extended playoff run,” Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said in a statement.
Tampa Bay finds ways to maneuver through cap issues to add pieces for another potential playoff run.

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  1. With critical stretch ahead, Lightning look to rebound
    4 hours ago• Lightning
    Coming off their worst loss of the year Tuesday night in Nashville, forward Tyler Johnson and the Lightning hope to get back to form Thursday as they open a four-game stretch against division rivals Florida and Carolina. Johnson is in the middle of an 11-game goal drought.
  2. Lightning fall behind Predators early in lopsided loss
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) stops a shot by the Nashville Predators as defenseman Victor Hedman (77) assists, during the second period Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.
  3. Lightning defenseman David Savard getting used to new surroundings
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman David Savard (58) and Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) watch the puck during the second period.
  5. Lightning add defense depth at NHL trade deadline
    Yesterday• Lightning
    “History has proven that you will need depth on defense if you are going to have an extended playoff run,” Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said in a statement.
  6. Predators’ Michael McCarron suspended for illegal hit to head of Lightning’s Yanni Gourde
    Apr. 11• Lightning
    Yanni Gourde scores an empty-net goal against the Predators with 46 seconds left in the Lightning's 3-0 win Saturday night in Nashville. Twenty seconds later, he got an illegal hit in the head from the Predators' Michael McCarron.
  7. Why David Savard was best trade fit for Lightning
    Apr. 11• Lightning
    David Savard (58) is one of the league’s best when it comes to being a big body down low and blocking shots.
  8. Lightning, Andrei Vasilevskiy cool off red-hot Predators
    Apr. 11• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks a shot against the Predators in the second period of Saturday's game in Nashville.
  9. Lightning hopeful Steven Stamkos won’t be out long term
    Apr. 10• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos likely will be out the rest of the Lightning's road trip in Nashville.
  10. Rays and Lightning on TV no longer a given, but a luxury
    Apr. 10• Rays
    The TV rightsholder for local Lightning and Rays broadcasts has been rebranded to Bally Sports Sun from Fox Sports Sun.
  11. For pro athletes, WWE belt and titles go hand in hand
    Apr. 9• Pro Wrestling
    Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. shows off the WWE championship belt the Bucs received after winning the Super Bowl during the boat parade celebration in February in Tampa.
  12. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos questionable for Saturday’s game
    Apr. 9• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos appears unlikely to play in the Lightning’s next game Saturday in Nashville.
  13. Even with cap constraints, Lightning land defenseman
    Apr. 9• Lightning
    Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard, left, reaches for the puck in front of goalie Joonas Korpisalo during an April 6 game against the Lightning. Now Savard will join Tampa Bay's team after a trade.
  14. Lightning’s Stamkos leaves game with apparent injury
    Apr. 9• Lightning
    Lightning forward Steven Stamkos controls the puck next to Blue Jackets forward Alexandre Texier during the first period Thursday.
  15. Lightning break out of scoring slump, rout Blue Jackets
    Apr. 9• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh shoots and scores against Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins during the first period Thursday.
  16. Lightning’s Erik Cernak returns to play vs. Blue Jackets
    Apr. 8• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, who has been sidelined since March 23, returned to the lineup Thursday night in Columbus.
  17. Lightning will have to find different ways to win games
    Apr. 7• Lightning
    Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops a shot in front of Lightning forward Tyler Johnson, and Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic (96) and defenseman David Savard (58) during the third period Tuesday in Columbus.
  18. Lightning’s offense has gone bye-bye, and so has first place
    Apr. 7• Lightning
    Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic, left, scores past Lightning forward Tyler Johnson, center, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy during the second period Tuesday in Columbus.
  19. WWE launches WrestleMania week with community champions caravan
    Apr. 6• Pro Wrestling
    WWE global ambassador Titus O'Neil thanks executives from the Tampa Bay area's four professional sports teams during a community event on Tuesday.
  20. Believe it or not, the Lightning are capable of losing a game
    Apr. 6• Lightning
    The Lightning lost four of its next six games after Erik Cernak went down with a lower body injury in late March. As long as the defenseman is healthy come playoff time, the Lightning should be fine.
  21. Five numbers worth noting about Lightning’s current state of affairs
    Apr. 5• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos collides with Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss during the third period of Tampa Bay's 5-1 loss Sunday at Amalie Arena.
  22. Lightning routed by division’s worst team
    Apr. 4• Lightning
    From left, Detroit's Anthony Mantha, Michael Rasmussen and Givani Smith celebrate after Rasmussen scores Sunday against the Lightning in the second period.
  23. Lightning take early two-goal lead, outlast Red Wings
    Apr. 3• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defends the goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amalie Arena Tampa on Saturday, April 3, 2021.
  24. Lightning’s Brayden Point breaks out of scoring drought
    Apr. 2• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point celebrates his first-period goal against Columbus in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets. The goal snapped Point's four-game scoreless streak in which he saw few scoring opportunities.
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