The moment the Tampa Bay Lightning has been working so tirelessly for all season long is finally upon us. In just a few short hours, the Lightning will charge into the Amalie Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
After capturing the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in franchise history, the Lightning is considered the team to beat in the postseason. This means all eyes are going to be on the Lightning as the series progresses. Given the way the Lightning has played this season, it’s pretty clear everyone in the Bolts Nation is in for another wild ride.