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The Tampa Bay Lightning fell 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, after tying the game and battling into the second period of overtime.

Tuesday's with Dani: Another night, another debated hit

It's game #41 at Times Palace -- the Bolts close out their regular season schedule at home with the playoffs yet to come.

Chicago is clinging to the final playoffs spot in the West. They need these two points... Will the Lightning accommodate them, or continue their own winning streak as we begin the last week of the NHL season?

The Bolts failed to clinch last night -- but opportunities are still available in the coming hours! Plus Links from the week that was in Hockeydom.

Three games played against Ottawa this season, all resulted in a one-goal win or loss. This time around, the one goal should be for the BOlts to clinch a playoff spot (with a little help from Washington).

The Bolts magic number is 7. There is a potential 8 point swing over the next two days against the Hurricanes. The playoffs are thisclose.

Steven Stamkos has played down his own goal-scoring total and played up the Lightning's playoff goal. But with the Bolts struggling, it's time for Stamkos and the team to find motivation in helping Stamkos secure his second straight Rocket Richard trophy.

Pittsburgh? Rangers? Canadiens? Who would you like to see in the first round of the playoffs? The Raw Charge Question of the Week.