The Tampa Bay Lightning are once again having a strong season. At the time of this writing, they have a 22-15-2 record and are third in the Atlantic Division standings. They have also played fewer games than each of their division rivals,

Hagel is one of four Lightning skaters to reach the 20-goal mark so far, and he's at 48 points, 116 shots, 34 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-18 rating through 41 appearances.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins aim to stop a five-game slide with a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay is 21-15-2 overall with a 1-5-0 record in Atlantic Division play. The Lightning have a +34 scoring differential, with 140 total goals scored and 106 conceded.

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to stop a four-game road slide when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh is 18-18-8 overall and 12-8-3 in home games. The Penguins are 16-4-4 in games they score three or more goals.

A goal scored with Tampa Bay on the penalty kill propels it to a 2nd straight home win over a tough Eastern Conference opponent.

Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist ... The Lightning moved past the Bruins into third place in the Atlantic Division. Mason Lohrei scored for Boston, and Jeremy Swayman made 27 saves. The Bruins are 0-5-1 in their last six. Bruins: Lohrei became ...

Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist ... The Lightning moved past the Bruins into third place in the Atlantic Division. Mason Lohrei scored for Boston, and Jeremy Swayman made 27 saves.