The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting a back-to-back tonight in Edmonton as they take on Connor McDavid and the Oilers. McDavid and Nikita Kucherov are 2 of the top 3 in the scoring race as they are all 1 point apart. The Lightning are 10-1-1 in the first half of back-to-back games this season, that is the best in the NHL. The Syracuse Crunch clinched a playoff berth with a 5-3 win over the Rochester Americans.

<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting a back-to-back tonight in Edmonton as they take on Connor McDavid and the Oilers. McDavid and Nikita Kucherov are 2 of the top 3 in the scoring race as they are all 1 point apart. The Lightning are 10-1-1 in the first half of back-to-back games this season, that is the best in the NHL. The Syracuse Crunch clinched a playoff berth with a 5-3 win over the Rochester Americans.</p>

The Lightning Daily Strike Podcast starts every day with the latest info on the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 5 minutes or less you’ll hear from the Lightning coaches and players, Dave Mishkin’s game highlights, interesting stats & figures on the Bolts, news & notes, Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears updates plus this date in Lightning History.

<p>The Lightning Daily Strike Podcast starts every day with the latest info on the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 5 minutes or less you&rsquo;ll hear from the Lightning coaches and players, Dave Mishkin&rsquo;s game highlights, interesting stats &amp; figures on the Bolts, news &amp; notes, Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears updates plus this date in Lightning History.</p>