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Without Steven Stamkos, Lightning’s Stanley Cup chances take big hit

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RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 6: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime during an NHL game against he Tampa Bay Lightning on October 6, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Hurricanes suffocated the Lightning in an almost unimaginable way

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: New York Rangers Defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) in action during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on March 9, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay is perfect landing spot for Kevin Shattenkirk to revive career

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 20: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner #51 returns to the locker room at an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Arena on December 20, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Rumors: 5 best fits for Jake Gardiner in NHL free agency

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: J.T. Miller #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning faces off during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena on December 13, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks overpay Tampa Bay Lightning for JT Miller

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 16: Nick Foligno #71 of the Columbus Blue Jackets shakes hands with goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Tampa Bay 7-3 to win the series 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

What comes next for the Tampa Bay Lightning after their historic failure?

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 14: Matt Duchene #95 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates after beating Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning for a goal during the second period of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 14, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning are looking at a collapse of unprecedented proportions

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 14: Cam Atkinson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is congratulated by his teammates after scoring an empty net goal during the third period of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 14, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Tampa Bay 3-1 to take a 3-0 series lead. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Twitter reacts to Lightning losing again to Blue Jackets

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 12: The Tampa Bay Lightning against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at at Amalie Arena on April 12, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette /NHLI via Getty Images)"n"n

Lightning will have to do without Nikita Kucherov facing 0-3 deficit

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates the win with teammates against the Los Angeles Kings at Amalie Arena on February 25, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning set to coast to Playoffs thanks to soft schedule

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against Andrew Cogliano #17 of the Dallas Stars in the second period at Amalie Arena on February 14, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

MVP frontrunner Nikita Kucherov is on pace for a historic season

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 30: Tampa Bay Lightning Center Steven Stamkos (91) and Pittsburgh Penguins Center Evgeni Malkin (71) fight during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 30, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Watch Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin drop the gloves (Video)

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 09: Former captain of the Detroit Red Wings Steve Yzerman speaks during post game ceremonies after the final home game ever played at Joe Louis Arena between the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils on April 9, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings defeated the Devils 4-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Steve Yzerman belongs with the Red Wings, and we’re one step closer to that reality

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 14: Steven Stamkos

Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 burning questions for 2018-19 season

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 12: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round against the New Jersey Devils during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 12, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency: Grading the Lightning’s signings

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators looks down the ice against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings defeated the Senators 2-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Erik Karlsson

Here’s how Lightning can still sign Erik Karlsson even after Kucherov extension

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 01: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) skates with the puck in the 3rd period of the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning on April 01, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With Ryan McDonagh extension, Lightning likely out on John Tavares

TAMPA, FL - MAY 19: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) looks at the official after being knocked down during the third period of the fifth game of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 19, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The Lightning defeated the Capitals 3-2 to take a 3-2 series lead. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Lightning’s Ryan Callahan shouldn’t rush his recovery

TAMPA, FL - MAY 23: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gives up a goal Andre Burakovsky #65 of the Washington Capitals during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals finish off Lightning in Game 7: 3 takeaways

TAMPA, FL - MAY 23: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Capitals vs. Lightning Game 7: Full highlights, final score and more

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 01: Washington Capitals Right Wing Tom Wilson (43) reacts during the second period. The Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 1, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Congrats if you took the Tom Wilson gets in a Game 7 brawl prop bet

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Game 7 isn’t at home for Capitals, but fans still pack Capital One Arena

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is pressured from behind by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan Girardi (5) during the first period of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, May 21, 2018. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Capitals: Game 7 prediction

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Tyler Johnson #9 and J.T. Miller #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning fall to the ice against Lars Eller #20 and Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Capitals live stream, Game 7: TV schedule, online and more

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: The Washington Capitals celebrate dueing their 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Capitals blank Lightning to force Game 7: 3 takeaways