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Bolts Notes: Namestnikov stays on top line

TAMPA - The latest shuffling of the line combinations sees former first-round pick Vladislav Namestnikov landed on the top line alongside captain Steven Stamkos.

The combination, which also includes RW Ryan Callahan, were put together for the first time at the start of Thursday’s victory against Calgary and will remain intact to begin tonight’s game against Florida.

After playing primarily on the third and fourth line throughout the season, Namestnikov’s role has been increased.

“We are trying to find chemistry and I though they did some good things the other night and he put Stammer is a couple of pretty good situations to score,’’ Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said.