The NHL has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2018-2019 season, including the 82 games the Tampa Bay Lightning will play between October and April. This article is a breakdown of how the year is going to shape up, including schedule advantages and disadvantages, competition, and how to best enjoy the Bolts as a fan.
A Quick Breakdown
The Bolts will play teams between two and four times next year, a smaller margin of games than teams in the Central will have to play. There was a time when you played your rival six or seven times in a season.