As the calendar flips to November, the Tampa Bay Lightning have their work cut out for them. A slightly above .500 October had left them six point behind the Atlantic Division leading Boston Bruins and tied with a bevy of teams at 10 points that are in the hunt for a wild card spot. Granted the end of the season is still fairly far off, but it’s never too early to start worrying about things.
The good news is that after playing only two games at home last month the Lightning have nine at home this month, including seven of the next eight.