Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning

44-25-5 - 2nd in Atlantic Division
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The teams are struggling to clinch as they match up Wednesday. Plus, bracket projections after a busy Tuesday.

Patrick Roy criticizes Anthony Duclair after Islanders' loss Patrick Roy criticizes Anthony Duclair after Islanders' loss

In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and that the veteran is failing to meet expectations.

Guentzel, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win Guentzel, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win

— Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 shots, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to inch closer to clinching a playoff spot.

Nikita Kucherov sets up Jake Guentzel for a Lightning goal Nikita Kucherov sets up Jake Guentzel for a Lightning goal

Jake Guentzel scores off an unbelievable pass from Nikita Kucherov to give the Lightning a 2-1 lead over the Islanders.

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It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.

NHL playoff standings: The Stars' path to a Central title NHL playoff standings: The Stars' path to a Central title

Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.

NHL playoff standings: Who will win the Atlantic Division? NHL playoff standings: Who will win the Atlantic Division?

The Panthers, Leafs and Lightning are locked in a battle. Plus, updated projections for the playoff bracket.

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov power the Lightning to a 5-3 win over the Islanders Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov power the Lightning to a 5-3 win over the Islanders

— Brayden Point scored twice and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday.

Brayden Point nets goal for Lightning Brayden Point nets goal for Lightning

Brayden Point nets goal for Lightning

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Here's what's at stake in each matchup, plus updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Goals

    Brayden Point
  • Assists

    Nikita Kucherov
  • Points

    Nikita Kucherov
  • Defense

    • Save Percentage

      Andrei Vasilevskiy
    • Wins

      Andrei Vasilevskiy