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Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) keeps the puck from New Jersey Devils center Jesper Boqvist (70) during the first period of Sunday's game at Amalie Arena.
Late-season fatigue a challenge for Lightning down the stretch
Tampa Bay’s schedule has been brutal over the past month. Ensuring players are rested and ready going into the postseason is paramount.
Second period sinks Lightning in loss at home to Devils
Devils left wing Jesper Bratt, (63, right) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71), after scoring past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period Sunday.
Tampa Bay gets an early two-goal lead but can’t hold on in its third meeting with New Jersey in six days.
Brandon Hagel’s hat trick caps Lightning’s comeback win over Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) races for the puck with Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) close by in the third period on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Tampa.
Hagel has six points over his past three games, including two game-winning goals.
Ex-Lightning forward, fan favorite Ondrej Palat returns to Tampa with Devils
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos expects the reception Ondrej Palat, now with the Devils, will receive Sunday in his first game in Tampa as an opposing player to be "near the top of all the ones we've had."
Expect the veteran to receive a rousing reception in his first game at Amalie Arena as an opposing player.

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  1. Late-season fatigue a challenge for Lightning down the stretch
    2 hours ago• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) keeps the puck from New Jersey Devils center Jesper Boqvist (70) during the first period of Sunday's game at Amalie Arena.
  2. Second period sinks Lightning in loss at home to Devils
    Earlier today• Lightning
    Devils left wing Jesper Bratt, (63, right) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71), after scoring past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period Sunday.
  3. Brandon Hagel’s hat trick caps Lightning’s comeback win over Canadiens
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) races for the puck with Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) close by in the third period on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Tampa.
  5. Ex-Lightning forward, fan favorite Ondrej Palat returns to Tampa with Devils
    Mar. 18• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos expects the reception Ondrej Palat, now with the Devils, will receive Sunday in his first game in Tampa as an opposing player to be "near the top of all the ones we've had."
  6. Phil Esposito star of the night at Lightning’s first Hall of Fame induction
    Mar. 18• Lightning
    Phil Esposito speaks on stage during the Lightning's first Hall of Fame ceremony, held Friday night at Amalie Arena.
  7. Steven Stamkos scores twice as Lightning survive Devils in shootout
    Mar. 17• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Devils during the second period Thursday night. He scored again in the third.
  8. Lightning trying to find right line combinations as postseason nears
    Mar. 15• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos feels more comfortable, and productive, when he's playing center.
  9. Big night from Brandon Hagel lifts Lightning to win over Devils
    Mar. 15• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) congratulates Anthony Cirelli on his goal against the Devils during the first period on Tuesday night.
  10. Company that owns Bally Sports files for bankruptcy, says game broadcasts will continue
    Mar. 15• Lightning
    The company that owns the Bally Sports networks has filed for bankruptcy as expected, but indicated in a news release the broadcast of games won't be disrupted.
  11. Lightning’ Steven Stamkos scratched from lineup with lower body injury
    Mar. 14• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos moves the puck against the Jets on Sunday in Tampa.
  12. Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli returns to lineup after hit to the head
    Mar. 14• Lightning
    Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) tries to gain control of the puck while Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) puts pressure on him during the first period of Sunday's game in Tampa.
  13. Lightning Hall of Fame: Phil Esposito’s dedication to a dream gave Tampa Bay hockey
    Mar. 14• Lightning
    Lightning founder Phil Esposito will be inducted into the franchise's inaugural Hall of Fame class this weekend.
  14. For Lightning, time to improve play on the road is now
    Mar. 13• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Alex Killorn tries to gain control of the puck during the third period against the Jets on Sunday. The next two games for Tampa Bay will be on the road against the Devils.
  15. Lightning end four-game homestand with loss to Jets
    Mar. 13• Lightning
    Winnipeg Jets center Mason Appleton (22) and Lightning center Ross Colton (79) crash into the net behind goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period of Sunday's game at Amalie Arena.
  16. Steven Stamkos injured in Lightning’s win over Blackhawks
    Mar. 12• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his second-period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday at Amalie Arena. Point later netted the winner late in the third.
  17. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos leaves Blackhawks game with apparent leg injury
    Mar. 12• Lightning
    Chicago Blackhawks right wing Joey Anderson (15) falls on top of Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) along the boards during the first period of Saturday's game at Amalie Arena.
  18. Lightning have mastered art of adding new players to the room
    Mar. 11• Lightning
    Lightning forwards Tanner Jeannot, left, Ross Colton, center, and Nick Paul, right, wait at the bench, along with head coach Jon Cooper, back right, as the Florida Panthers challenge a goal during a game last month at Amalie Arena.
  19. The Lightning have been nearly unbeatable at home. On the other hand ...
    Mar. 10• Lightning
    With a 23-5-5 record at Amalie Arena, the Lightning are tied for the second-most wins in the NHL at home this season. The flip side is they are 15-16-1 on the road, their worst record away from Amalie since the 2012-13 season.
  20. Forget the slump, the Lightning show spirit and fight in OT loss to Vegas
    Mar. 10• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) drops the gloves and fights Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) during the second period Thursday at Amalie Arena.
  21. Photos: Lightning lose in overtime to Golden Knights
    Mar. 10• Sports
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24), left, and Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) mix it up with their Vegas Golden Knights opponents during a brawl on the ice in the third period action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Tampa.
    31 Images | View Slideshow
  22. Lightning’s Victor Hedman back on the ice but doubtful against Golden Knights
    Mar. 9• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman participated in Wednesday’s full practice and today’s morning skate but is unlikely to play tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights.
  23. Mikey Eyssimont hopes to find a home with the Lightning
    Mar. 9• Lightning
    Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) avoids the check of the Philadelphia Flyers' Justin Braun (61) during the second period of Tuesday's game at Amalie Arena.
  24. Flyers’ Tony DeAngelo suspended two games for spearing Lightning’s Corey Perry
    Mar. 8• Lightning
    Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo is held back by linesman Ryan Galloway after being assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for spearing against the Lightning's Corey Perry during the third period of Tampa Bay's 5-2 win Tuesday night.
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