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Games are finished for the Lightning, but hard decisions still remain

John Romano | Following a second straight first-round exit in the playoffs, it’s worth wondering whether the Lightning need tweaks or a new strategy.
 
Lightning center Brayden Point (21) heads off as the Panthers celebrate their first of two empty-net goals while going on to beat the Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series Monday night.
Lightning center Brayden Point (21) heads off as the Panthers celebrate their first of two empty-net goals while going on to beat the Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series Monday night. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]