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Will the Lightning Overpower the Bruins in Tampa's Amalie Arena Showdown?

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to host the Boston Bruins at Amalie Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent dominant performance. The Lightning have been on a roll, showcasing a strong offensive game with an impressive 27 percent shooting percentage in their last match against the Philadelphia Flyers, where they secured a commanding 7-0 victory. Their power play has been particularly effective, contributing three goals during that game.


Feb 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and center Luke Glendening (11) celebrate after beating the Boston Bruins in a shootout at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't just offense where Tampa Bay excelled; they also shut out the Flyers with stellar goaltending and defense. This complete performance is indicative of their current form and bodes well for their upcoming challenge against Boston.


In contrast to this high-scoring win, the Lightning faced a tougher battle in their encounter with Calgary Flames. Despite winning faceoffs at an outstanding rate of 70 percent and blocking numerous shots, they ultimately fell short with a final score of 3-6. This loss highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a team like Boston if not addressed.


Feb 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) reacts after a goal by defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) (not pictured) during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead to the Bruins game, maintaining strong special teams play will be crucial for Tampa Bay. They'll need to replicate their power play success while tightening up defensively to counteract Boston's attack.


The upcoming clash promises excitement and is sure not to disappoint fans looking for high-intensity hockey action. With both teams bringing unique strengths to the ice, it will be interesting to see how strategies unfold.


Feb 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) makes a glove save during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Be sure not to miss this electrifying matchup scheduled for March 27th at Amalie Arena in Tampa; puck drop is set for 7:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch all the action live on TNT or stream it via Max or NESN networks.

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