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Quick Strikes: Lightning on the right, although “bumpy,” path

-There’s been a lot of chatter about what’s “wrong” with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but all Greg Wyshynski of ESPN sees is a team on the right path for gradual success.

The final path is the one the Lightning are currently strolling down, filled with tweaks and adjustments and calibrations and fine-tuning. The one where they identify some parts that need repairing, without scrapping the engine.

”Our group is known as a high-flying, high-octane offensive team,” said Stamkos. “It’s great. It’s entertaining hockey. But come playoff time, it’s a different animal. We realize that.