Stella spread some love at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

"With the regular season now behind them, the Lightning will prepare for the start of their series against Montreal." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"... there were a couple of key takeaways from this game. First, the Lightning picked up two points to pull into a 2nd-place tie with Montreal. Second ... in a search to fill Holmberg’s absence, (they) put Paul on that line with Gourde and Girgensons." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"For the second Saturday in a row, the Lightning rallied from a 1-0 deficit after 40 minutes to defeat the Boston Bruins in regulation. Those regulation losses are the only two the Bruins have suffered this year when leading after two periods." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"With so much special teams play, there wasn’t much flow to those first two periods. In particular, the Lightning had very little possession time ... The Lightning’s penalty kill was outstanding, however, denying all seven Montreal opportunities." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"... the game was tied at one entering the third. But the Senators, holding onto the final playoff spot in the East, decisively won the final period to pick up an important two points in the standings." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The biggest takeaway wasn’t the final score. It was the third-period injury to Pontus Holmberg, who was checked and fell awkwardly into the boards. In a season filled with injuries, unfortunately, this was another to add to the list." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Lightning wrapped up their season-long seven-game homestand with a 5-1-1 record. Since heading out on their four-game Western road trip in the middle of March, they’ve gone 8-1-2. That run helped them secure their spot in the postseason." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"Gourde’s line ... had an especially effective game. They matched against Crosby’s line and held the Pittsburgh unit in check for most of the night. They also chipped in a goal—Girgensons’ 100th career tally turned out to be the game-winner." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

Stella at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

"In the end, the game came down to a few key elements that swung Montreal’s way. The Canadiens made one more offensive play than the Lightning. They won the special teams battle. And Dobes prevented the Lightning from tying the game at two." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

A Tampa General Hospital morning for Stella with her friend Dug, then the Lightning skate! #bernesemountiandog #therapydog

"Once again, the Lightning had a slow start and a strong finish. An excellent third period helped them twice break a tie and complete a back-to-back home weekend sweep." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"It’s now happened in 4 straight games: an early multi-goal deficit for the Lightning before a rally. This was an important regulation win against a divisional opponent—the Senators now trail the Lightning by 10 points in the standings." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"For most of the night, the Lightning’s process was strong ... But the early deficit meant that a rally was needed just to secure the point they got. And it was an important point, one that increased the season total to 94." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

Stella swung by Tampa General Hospital and the Lightning skate today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

"This high-intensity game was filled with twists and turns. In the end, the Lightning rallied from a 3-1 deficit to earn an impressive win against one of the top teams in the NHL." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Lightning rallied to earn a come-from-behind point in the second half of a back-to-back and wrapped up a successful road trip by banking seven out of a possible eight points." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The marquee matchup between McDavid and Kucherov lived up to its billing. McDavid scored the opening goal .... But Kucherov delivered a brilliant 4-point performance, helping the Lightning rally ... and earn their third straight win on the road trip." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Canucks are the last-place team in the NHL, meaning this was a take-care-of-business game for the Lightning. They did take care of business, winning their second in a row on this four-game road trip." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"This was the sort of performance the Lightning have been seeking since the Olympic Break ended. They dominated two of the three periods against Seattle en route to a crucial road win." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"... the Lightning had their third straight subpar start against Carolina this year. In each of the previous two meetings, they allowed three first-period goals. In this contest, they yielded two, one of which came on the opening shift." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"As Jon Cooper said afterwards, it wasn’t a perfect performance. The Lightning still struggled at times with turnovers. But their overall level was much higher than where it had been. They played emotion, pace, and high urgency." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

Stella’s morning: 1. Tampa General Hospital! 2. Lightning morning skate and Lightning Radio studio! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

"In the earlier games between the clubs, the Jackets had success attacking ... with speed. But in this contest, the Lightning's primary problem was ... their puck play. They struggled to complete passes. They fumbled pucks. They committed turnovers." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"It was one of those contests in which momentum played a big role. It also had the feel of a ‘last goal wins’ game. Unfortunately for the Lightning, the Sabres were the team to ride a final wave of momentum to a multi-goal comeback win in regulation." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"Again in this matchup, the Lightning allowed the game’s first goal. But unlike the previous four contests, they tied the game and took the lead. In all, they netted four first-period goals and built an advantage they were able to maintain for the rest of the night." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Lightning were hoping to improve their play and end their losing streak in the process. Instead, they had another subpar showing and dropped their fourth straight game in regulation." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"... the game was lost for the Lightning during the opening 40 minutes. They fell behind early, took costly penalties, and surrendered a goal shortly after scoring one. As (Ryan) McDonagh stated, those are not winning habits." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Lightning have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this season. They’ve taken a big step back since the Olympic break ended. They’ll look to regain their form when they begin a four-game trip Tuesday in Minnesota." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Lightning twice rallied from deficits, including a 3-0 hole they dug themselves early in the contest. But a third-period power-play goal from Sebastian Aho put them down once more, and on tired legs, they were unable to rally for a third time." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"It was a mostly solid performance from the Lightning, who received timely saves from Vasilevskiy and a terrific outing from the line of Point, Kucherov, and Goncalves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

Stella went to Tampa General Hospital and the Lightning skate today! Said hi to Julie Stewart-Binks! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

Stella stopped by Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

Stella at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

"This game turned into a blowout win for the Lightning, but if not for Andrei Vasilevskiy’s goaltending in the first period, it might have unfolded differently." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

Stella’s morning. Stop one: Tampa General Hospital. Stop two: Lightning’s morning skate. #BerneseMountainDog #therapydog

Stella went to Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog

"It wasn’t the cleanest performance for the Lightning, but they made two key plays in the third period to rally from deficits and one more in OT to win it." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"This Stadium Series matchup featured a number of ‘firsts’ in league outdoor game history, as well as several franchise-record-setting (or tying) marks. And there was a goalie fight." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Scheifele line has been the Jets’ most prolific scoring unit, so containing those players is no small feat. And while the Scheifele line did contribute Winnipeg’s lone goal ... for most of the night, the Lightning kept them in check." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"The Lightning were playing their third game in four nights and hadn’t gotten back from Columbus until the early morning hours on Sunday. But thanks to Vasilevskiy, they withstood Utah’s surge ... before scoring the all-important first goal." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

Thanks to Andy, John, PK, and Rick for the kind words!

"Three times the Lightning tied the score, including when they mounted a two-goal rally early into the second period to even things up at four. But they just didn’t have it on this night." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"... there may have been some frustration on the Lightning’s side that they weren’t able to translate so much possession into a scoreboard advantage. But their ability to have the puck ... meant that the Blackhawks weren’t going on the attack themselves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"A common denominator during the Lightning’s point streak—now at 14 games—has been their ability to defend well and limit opposition chances. That was a big part of their formula for success in this contest against the San Jose Sharks." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"Wrapping up a 5-game trip ... the Lightning might have exhaled in this matinee against the Stars. But there was no letdown. Instead, they rallied from an early deficit, grabbed the lead in the 2nd period, and then put on a defensive clinic in the 3rd." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...

"Another strong performance helped the Lightning add a point to their standings total on Friday, even as their franchise-record-tying eleven-game winning streak came to an end." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...