The Tampa Bay Lightning has been on a rather difficult journey this season. Early on, the injuries began to mount and as the season continued, things only managed to get worse. The inconsistency in the lineup has wreaked havoc on the Lightning’s ability to play at the most basic levels at times.
On Tuesday night, the Lightning shocked the world when they deftly took down the Chicago Blackhawks in a decisive 5-2 victory at the United Center. Now, the Lightning has a new task in front of them; one that could be the first step in the road to salvation or the final nail in the coffin of the Lightning’s season.