For a fourth straight year, the Bolts were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round

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3 moments that mattered as Lightning eliminated by Canadiens in Game 7

Tampa Bay is knocked out of the playoffs in the first round for a fourth straight year despite allowing only nine shots on goal. Read more. 

 
 

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