Quick Strikes for Monday, May 9

Former Tampa Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson is back with a new column. The Bolts’ next-man-up mentality, he says, is allowing them to reach new heights. [LightningShout]
Get to know Syracuse Crunch/Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Kristers Gudlevskis. [The Hockey News]
Ahh, so the Bolts aren’t the only team struggling in the special teams department. The Dallas Stars‘ special teams play has left a lot to be desired this postseason. [The Pink Puck]
Defenseman Victor Hedman flipped the switch and propelled the Lightning with his two goals to a 4-0 win to clinch the series against the New York Islanders. [Today’s Slapshot]
The recap of yesterday’s game from the other side. Kudos to the New York Islanders for putting up one hell of a fight in the second round. [Lighthouse Hockey]
Though their season was very successful by all accounts, the Islanders played kind of a dud of a game yesterday. [Islanders Insight]
Here is the schedule for the remaining second round matchups. [Tampa Bay Times]
In case you missed it, the NHL named the three finalists for the Hart Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s regular season MVP. [The Pink Puck]
A monster has been unleashed! The Lake Erie Monsters remain undefeated in the 2016 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs and are one win away over the Grand Rapids Griffins from gaining a Western Conference Finals berth. [The Cannon]

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