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After seven-month injury absence, Lightning's Steven Stamkos makes the Stars pay in Stanley Cup Final debut
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Lightning oust Canadiens with 4-1 win in Game 6
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Steven Stamkos out as Lightning aim to win Stanley Cup in Game 6 vs. Stars
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Stamkos dazzles as Lightning book 3rd consecutive trip to Stanley Cup final with win over Rangers
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Steven Stamkos injury: Why is Tampa Bay Lightning captain not playing tonight's game against Senators?
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Lightning captain Steven Stamkos out for rest of Stanley Cup Final
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Stamkos scores, leaves, Lightning beat Stars 5-2 in Game 3
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Lightning captain Steven Stamkos won't play in Eastern Conference finals, coach says
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RECAP: Steven Stamkos returns to ice for Lightning's Game 3 win