TAMPA, Fla. -- The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning meet up Tuesday night with both clubs on hot streaks, but in far different positions as the playoffs are concerned.
Edmonton (32-19-8) has won three straight, scoring a combined 14 goals along the way, and is poised to end the NHL's longest playoff drought dating back to the 2005-06 season.
The Lightning (26-24-8) are trying to avoid starting a playoff drought of their own with 24 games remaining in the season.
Tampa Bay has recorded points in a season-high six straight games with a 4-0-2 record after going 3-9-2 in the previous 14 contests.