All statistics used are from Evolving-Hockey.com. All visualizations used are from HockeyViz.com
Slumps are nothing new in the NHL. Every team goes through them, and each one contains a differing root cause. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in the midst of a month-long slump that has seen them go 11-9 over their last 20 games. Upon first glance, this doesn’t seem overly worrisome; they’re over .500, still boast a good goal differential, and are locked into a playoff spot. However, relying strictly on results leads to false conclusions.