One of the narratives coming into the 2022-23 season for the Tampa Bay Lightning was whether or not the fatigue of three straight Stanley Cup Finals appearances would catch up to them. It was reasonable to expect Tampa not to want to play at a breakneck pace in an attempt to save their legs.
But interestingly enough, the final metrics for Tampa’s season showcase a team that played much faster than the 2021-22 squad. Based on their postseason experience, though, does the offseason emphasis from Jon Cooper need to be to return to the style of play that brought two Cups to Tampa?