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    Diandra Loux
    Apr 7, 2025, 20:28
    Dec 28, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) passes the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) defends during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

    The Lightning will finish their four-game roadtrip off on Monday with a matchup against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Bolts have successfully locked in their spot for the postseason but have lost 2 straight games, which included a 3-2 shootout loss at the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

    The Lightning are currently second in the Atlantic Division, trailing Toronto by 4 points for the top spot. The Florida Panthers are two points behind them, with Ottawa right on their heels in fourth place.

    As for the Rangers, they were shut out in New Jersey 4-0 on Saturday, which locked helped the Lightning punch their ticket. The team has struggled overall this season, and are currently sitting 6 points out of the final Wild Card spot with 6 games to go. From here on out, the Lightning hope to win as many games as they can to earn home ice advantage in the postseason. Puck drop is at 7pm. 

    Here’s the look at the Lightning’s practice lines from Monday’s morning skate:

    Forwards

    Jake Guentzel - Brayden Point - Nikita Kucherov

    Brandon Hagel - Anthony Cirelli - Nick Paul

    Oliver Bjorkstrand - Yanni Gourde - Gage Goncalves

    Zemgus Girgensons - Luke Glendening

    Defensemen

    Victor Hedman - JJ Moser

    Ryan McDonagh - Erik Cernak

    Emil Lilleberg - Nick Perbix

    Darren Raddysh

    Goaltenders

    Andrei Vasilevskiy

    Jonas Johansson