Lightning's Road Trip: Playoff Test

On April 5th, the Tampa Bay Lightning sit atop the Atlantic Division with 102 points in 76 games fresh off back-to-back wins

that keep them rolling.

Anthony Sirelli dropped a hat trick on April 2nd and a 6-3 beat down of the Pittsburgh Penguins proving this squad's depth runs deep

after dropping their opener to the Montreal Canadiens that victory snapped them right back into gear.

It's not just Nikita Kutcheroff carrying the load.

Sirelli stepping up shows Tampa can win from anywhere on the roster, whether it's Andre Basilewski, in net or another unsung hero.

Fans are buzzing because the division's a dogfight, with the Canadiens at 100 points in 76 games and the Buffalo Sabers right there.

At 177, every point counts this late and tap his edge in regulation wins give them tiebreaker breathing room.

Now they hit a brutal four-game road swing starting Monday, 7 p.m. against Buffalo, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Ottawa, Thursday, 7 p.m. in Montreal.

In Saturday, 12.30 p.m. versus Boston, these matchups could shake up the standings big time.

Lightning fans, hold tight.

This trips a real test for playoff readiness, but with their versatility shining, they're primed to keep that top spot.

Lockdown.

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