Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Ottawa on Thursday Until the Lightning broke things open with three late goals, this was a close, tense game. As they did in their win on Tuesday over the Senators, the Lightning made key plays that enabled them to pick up another crucial regulation victory.

Without Shane Pinto and Josh Norris, the Ottawa Senators struggled to generate offense. They managed just one goal in the 5-1 loss to the Lightning. The post Ottawa Senators Postgame: Sens Fall to Lightning,

The Lightning are just one point out of a playoff spot at 27-20-4 overall with a 3-9-0 record against their Atlantic Division opponents. They’re averaging 3.4 goals per game which puts them fourth in the league, but the past month has proven to be their most difficult hurdle offensively.