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TAMPA, Fla. — Following the Avalanche's 5-2 victory over Florida on Thursday, Colorado's weeklong road trip finishes on Saturday night in Tampa Bay. Here's five story lines to watch heading into the showdown against the Lightning at Amalie Arena.
Taking on hockey's best
Tampa Bay (22-7-1) is currently the league's best team, sitting in first place in the Eastern Conference with an NHL-most 45 points. They've won five consecutive games and have won eight of their last nine games overall after Thursday's defeat of the Red Wings.