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The Lightning are at the midway point of the season and find themselves in a mire outside the playoffs. Can the Bolts climb back into contention?

They may be the doormats of the Eastern Conference at this point, but don't write off the Buffalo Sabres, who the Lightning face in Tampa tonight.

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).