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Though he isn't likely to make the scoresheet, Ian Cole's pairing with right-shot defenseman Erik Cernak will be critical for the Lightning this postseason.
NHL playoffs veteran Ian Cole eyes another deep run with Lightning
The defenseman has helped teams in the postseason throughout his 13-season career because he’s “willing to do a lot of the hard lifting.”
Lightning near berth in NHL playoffs with win over Capitals
Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with his teammates after his buzzer-beating goal near the end of the first period Thursday at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay, which has allowed just three goals over its past three games, can clinch a postseason spot outright with a win Saturday.
Success follows for Lightning when Andrei Vasilevskiy is clutch late
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks the shot of the Hurricanes' Jesper Fast during the third period Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay’s victory over the Hurricanes on Tuesday night is certainly encouraging as the postseason nears.
Lightning find playoff form in statement win over Hurricanes
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Hurricanes with Mikhail Sergachev (98) and Victor Hedman (77) during the second period of Tuesday night's game in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Lightning won, 4-0.
Andrei Vasilevskiy records 31 saves and Tampa Bay scores some greasy goals and locks down late.

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  1. NHL playoffs veteran Ian Cole eyes another deep run with Lightning
    3 hours ago• Lightning
    Though he isn't likely to make the scoresheet, Ian Cole's pairing with right-shot defenseman Erik Cernak will be critical for the Lightning this postseason.
  2. Lightning near berth in NHL playoffs with win over Capitals
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with his teammates after his buzzer-beating goal near the end of the first period Thursday at Amalie Arena.
  3. Success follows for Lightning when Andrei Vasilevskiy is clutch late
    Mar. 29• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy blocks the shot of the Hurricanes' Jesper Fast during the third period Tuesday night.
  5. Lightning find playoff form in statement win over Hurricanes
    Mar. 29• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Hurricanes with Mikhail Sergachev (98) and Victor Hedman (77) during the second period of Tuesday night's game in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Lightning won, 4-0.
  6. Can Lightning build on Bruins effort against Hurricanes?
    Mar. 28• Lightning
    The Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere (41) passes the puck around the Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) during Carolina's 6-0 victory earlier this month in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  7. 3 decades later, Manon Rheaume still making history
    Mar. 28• Lightning
    Manon Rheaume, who became the first woman to play in an NHL game when she played in an exhibition game in 1992, signs autographs before the Lightning's Hall of Fame Alumni weekend game against the Montreal Canadiens earlier this month at Amalie Arena.
  8. Lightning want to keep bringing the fight
    Mar. 27• Lightning
    The Bruins' Garnet Hathaway (21), Lightning's Pat Maroon, top right, Bruins' Jakub Lauko, center right, and Lightnings' Ross Colton, center left, fight during the first period Saturday in Boston.
  9. 3 things we learned from the Lightning’s loss in Boston
    Mar. 25• Lightning
    The Lightning's Pat Maroon and Bruins' Garnet Hathaway fight during the first period of Saturday's game in Boston.
  10. 5 reasons the Lightning have struggled since the All-Star break
    Mar. 24• Lightning
    The puck bounces off the lposts behind Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott (1) and Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) during the second period of Thursday's game in Ottawa.
  11. At the Lightning, Stanley Cup rings aren’t just for players
    Mar. 24• Business
    Susan Danielik, the Tampa Bay Lightning's director of training and experience, receives assistance from ThunderBug during a learn-to-skate session at Amalie Arena on Feb. 22. Skating classes are one of the many perks available to employees of the Tampa Bay Lightning, one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces of 2022.
  12. Lightning routed by Senators, learn ‘tough lessons’
    Mar. 24• Lightning
    Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) gets his stick in front of Lightning center Brayden Point (21) to take the puck from him during the first period of Thursday's game in Ottawa.
  13. Lightning come up short in Montreal at start of four-game road trip
    Mar. 22• Lightning
    The Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin scores against Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during the first period Tuesday night's game in Montreal.
  14. Late-season fatigue a challenge for Lightning down the stretch
    Mar. 20• 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.
  15. Second period sinks Lightning in loss at home to Devils
    Mar. 20• 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.
  16. Brandon Hagel’s hat trick caps Lightning’s comeback win over Canadiens
    Mar. 19• 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.
  17. 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."
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
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