Tampa Bay Lightning 2014-15 Season Preview

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Apr 22, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) before game four against Montreal Canadiens of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

 

2013-14 RECAP

 The Lightning, despite a long-term injury to star Steven Stamkos and controversy surrounding Martin St. Louis and his request for a trade (that eventually happened), managed to finish 2nd in the Atlantic Division, a point ahead of the Montreal Canadiens.  However, their hopes for a long playoff run with Stamkos back in the lineup were dashed when starting goalie and Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop was put out of action with a shoulder injury.

The Lightning never really got going in the series against the Habs and they were swept out in four straight.

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