After a tough 4-1 loss to Toronto, the 3^rd time losing to the Leafs already this season, Tampa needed to recoup quickly as they were in tough against the conference leading Hartford Whalers.

After a series of trades over the weekend, Lightning coach Jacques Martin found himself shuffling his lines once again, moving the Broten brothers up from the 4^th line to 2^nd line and slotting in Ryan Walter on the 4^th line. The Brotens were once again instrumental in Tampa’s 4-1 over the Whalers, with Aaron Broten scoring his 3^rd and 4^th goals, while brother Paul added his 7^th of the season. Recently acquired Ron Tugnutt, who boasted the team’s first shutout in his first game as a Bolt against Minnesota, turned away 33 of Hartford’s 34 shots, earning 1^st star of the game once again.

Tampa, once again, will look to play dragon slayer as they face the 12-1 Winnipeg Jets. Coach Martin will roll with his hot hand in Ron Tugnutt, earning his 4^th straight start for Tampa. No new lineup changes are expected for the Bolts, who look for their 7^th win in 15 games while climbing up the conference leader board.