The Tampa Bay Lightning are faced with the prospect of another early offseason. Their first round loss to the Florida Panthers marks their third straight opening round exit.

The Dallas Stars face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, May 1 ...

The Edmonton Oilers face the Las Angeles Kings in Game 6 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, May ...

Are they? Three runs total in three games is hardly the expected followup after coming home on a 5-game winning streak.