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Tampa Bay Lightning - Wikipedia
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The Tampa Bay Lightning's stunning 2019 NHL playoffs exit
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ESPN - The Tampa Bay Lightning have won their 11th straight series
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Ondrej Palat scores late, Lightning beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 3 of
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NHL: Carolina Hurricanes ride collective scoring into Eastern
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Lightning's Five OT Win Tested Legs, Hearts and Stomachs - The New
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NHL Power Rankings: Biggest early overreaction for every team
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NHL playoffs: Capitals top Lightning to reach 1st Cup Final since 1998
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Lightning reportedly one of two to vote against NHL's 24-team
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Capitals rally late, stun top-seeded Panthers 4-2
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Game 7 specialist New York Rangers refuse to quit in these NHL
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The Lightning's Record-Setting Season Seeks a Stanley Cup Capper