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The league-leading Avalanche still lead as Stanley Cup, Presidents' Trophy favorites, with the Lightning on the rise.
The Avalanche lead the NHL. The Lightning are tied for second in the Eastern Conference with the Carolina Hurricanes, one point behind the Detroit Red Wings. Colorado ranks first in goals per game (4.00), Tampa Bay is second (3.44). The Avalanche are also first in goals against per game (2.17) while the Lightning are fourth (2.66).
Despite key injuries, the Lightning look like the class of the Atlantic. Will they find a sneaky add ahead of the deadline?
The Tampa Bay Lightning handed the Colorado Avalanche just their fourth regulation loss of the season in a recent contest. The game was just an early January matchup between talented squads, but the latest Lightning victory felt like a clear message.