We start with some love to the fans, 2017-18 was the most watched season in terms of TV in Tampa Bay Lightning history. [NHL dot com]
The Lightning posted a 1.83 HH rating average (34,400 homes) over the course of 75 regular season games on FOX Sports Sun. The 1.83 HH surpassed the lockout shortened 2012-13 season (1.80 HH over 43 games) to finish as the highest rated Lightning season ever and marked a +20% increase for the Lightning in year-over-year viewership.
The Lightning have done everything they can to prepare for the playoffs, but honestly, it all hinges on Andrei Vasilevskiy.