With only fifteen games to go in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season, we’re entering scoreboard watching time. The Bolts have all but secured their spot at the top of the Eastern Conference (wood knock) but who they’ll face in the opening round is far from set. As of now, four teams could easily end up being the first round opponent.
If a fourth team is going to make the playoffs from the Atlantic, the Montreal Canadiens are by far the most likely. And if they make it, they would probably be the first round opponent for Tampa.