2014–15 Tampa Bay Lightning season

The off-season for the Tampa Bay Lightning began on April 22, 2014, when they were eliminated in a four-game sweep by the Montreal Canadiens.{{cite web |url=http://tbo.com/sports/lightning/lightning-eliminated-from-playoffs-20140422/ |title=Lightning eliminated from playoffs|first= Erik|last= Erlendsson|work=The Tampa Tribune|date= April 22, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}} On May 6, 2014, the first off-season transaction involved the Lightning signing their highly touted goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to a three-year, entry-level contract.{{cite web |url=http://tbo.com/sports/lightning/lightning-eliminated-from-playoffs-20140422/ |title=Lightning sign goalie prospect Andrei Vasilevskiy to 3-year, entry-level contract|first= Ian|last= McLaren|work=The Score NHL|date= May 6, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}} Coming into the 2014–15 season, Vasilevskiy is rated as team's top goaltending prospect.{{cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/11338420/andrei-vasilevski-leads-list-top-10-goalie-prospects-nhl |title=Top 10 goalie prospects, Lightning's Vasilevskiy leads talented group of future NHL backstops|first= Corey|last= Pronman|work=ESPN NHL|date= August 18, 2014|access-date=November 30, 2014}} On May 21, 2014, the Lightning signed 2012 draft pick defensemen Dylan Blujus to a three-year, entry-level contract. Blujus had four goals and 30 points in 55 games with the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He also had four goals and 10 points in 22 playoff games, while helping the Battalion reach the OHL finals.{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=720131 |title=Lightning sign Blujus to entry-level contract|first= Hockey League|last= National|work=NHL.com|date= May 21, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}

On May 23, 2014, the Lightning announced the re-signing of Calder Memorial Trophy finalist Tyler Johnson to a three-year contract extension. Johnson had 24 goals, 26 assists and a plus-23 rating in 82 games. Johnson led all rookies in total playing time, and was used heavily on the penalty kill. Additionally, Johnson put up five shorthanded goals, which tied for the NHL lead.{{cite web |url=http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/23/calder-candidate-tyler-johnson-re-signs-with-lightning/ |title=Lightning sign Tyler Johnson to three-year, $10 million extension|first= Ryan|last=Dadoun|work=NBC Sports Pro Hockey Talk|date= May 23, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}} Johnson was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team for the 2013–14 season.{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=723712 |title=Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson Name to NHL All-Rookie Team|first= Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=NHL.com|date= June 24, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}

On June 9, 2014, the Lightning announced the re-signing of co-Calder Trophy finalist Ondrej Palat to a three-year, $10 million contract extension. Palat had 23 goals and a team-high 59 points during the 2013–14 season. Among all NHL rookies, he ranked second in points and third in goals.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/lightning-re-sign-winger-ondrej-palat-for-three-years-060914 |title=Lightning re-sign winger Ondrej Palat for three years|first= Andrew|last=Astleford|work=Fox Sports Florida|date= June 9, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}} Like Johnson, Palat was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team for the 2013–14 season.

On June 25, 2014, the Lightning signed Ryan Callahan to a six-year, $34.8 million contract. Callahan was acquired by the team in the previous season in the trade that sent Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers, along with acquiring what would become a first round pick in both the 2014 and 2015 NHL Entry Drafts. Callahan had six goals and five assists in 20 regular season games with the Lightning.{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/lightning-ryan-callahan-on-verge-of-deal/2185874/ |title=Lightning signs Ryan Callahan to six-year, $34.8M deal|first= Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date= June 25, 2014|access-date=November 30, 2014}} On the same day, the Lighting elected to use their final compliance buyout on forward Ryan Malone. Malone had dealt with injury problems during his stint with the Lightning, and saw his numbers dip to five goals and ten assists in 57 games. Additionally, Malone was involved in an arrest for DUI and cocaine possession.{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24597113/lightning-use-second-compliance-buyout-on-ryan-malone |title=Lightning use second compliance buyout on Ryan Malone|first= Brian|last=Stubits|work=CBSSoports.com NHL|date= June 25, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}} The team continued its busy day by re-signing forward J. T. Brown to a two-year, one-way contract. Brown appeared in 63 games with the Lightning last season, scoring four goals and 19 points while averaging 13:02 in ice time per game. Brown also appeared in all four Stanley Cup playoff games in 2014, notching two assists.{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=723974 |title=Lightning re-sign forward J.T. Brown|first= Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning News|date= June 26, 2014|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}

On June 27, 2014, the Lightning announced the re-signing of Mark Barberio to one-year, one-way contract. Barberio skated in 49 games, recording five goals and 10 points during the 2013–14 season. He was tied for fourth in the NHL among rookie defensemen with a plus-10 rating. Barberio has appeared in 51 total games for the Lightning, and has recorded a plus or even rating in 40 of his career games.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/lightning-re-sign-defenseman-mark-barberio-to-1-year-deal-062714 |title=Lightning re-sign defenseman Mark Barberio to 1-year deal|first= Andrew|last=Astleford|work=Fox Sports Florida|date= June 27, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014}} On the same day, the Lighting acquired defensemen Jason Garrison from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for their second round draft pick (50th overall). In addition to Garrison, the Lightning received the rights to left winger Jeff Costello and the Canuck's seventh round pick in 2015. In 2013–14, Garrison had 33 points in 81 games, but saw his possession numbers fall under former Vancouver Canucks head coach John Tortorella.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/jason-garrison-traded-to-tampa-bay-as-canucks-clear-out-salary-194157640.html |title=Jason Garrison traded to Tampa Bay as Canucks clear out salary|first=Greg|last=Wyshynski|work=Puck Daddy|date= June 27, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014}}

On June 29, 2014, the Lightning pulled off a series of trades to free up salary cap and acquire several draft picks. First, the Lightning traded Teddy Purcell to the Edmonton Oilers for center Sam Gagner. Purcell played five seasons for Tampa Bay after being acquired from the Los Angeles Kings in March 2010. Purcell's breakout year was in 2011–12, when he had 24 goals and 41 assists, along with a great playoff run the previous season that saw the Lightning reach the Eastern Conference Final. However, in recent years, Purcell has been somewhat disappointing for the team in terms of production; over the past two seasons, he has had 23 goals combined. The Lightning then quickly flipped Sam Gagner and forward B. J. Crombeen to the Arizona Coyotes for a sixth round draft pick in 2015. The Lightning also had to retain one-third of Gagner's remaining salary ($1.6 million). Crombeen, a fourth-line grinder and fighter, had four goals and 14 assists in 99 games over two seasons in Tampa Bay. At midnight, on June 1, 2014, the Lightning traded forward Nate Thompson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a fourth and sixth round pick in the 2015 Draft. As a depth player, Thompson had become a key contributor the past five seasons, including being one of team's top penalty killers.{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/lightning-trades-teddy-purcell-to-oilers-for-sam-gagner/2186504/ |title=Lightning trades Teddy Purcell, B.J. Crombeen, Nate Thompson|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date= June 29, 2014|access-date=December 1, 2014}} On the same day, the Lightning re-signed Syracuse Crunch captain Mike Angelidis to a one-year, two-way contract. Angelidis skated in 75 games with the Crunch, recording 12 goals and 33 points to go along with 161 penalty minutes. He ranked second on the Crunch in penalty minutes and fifth in points. Angelidis has played in 515 career American Hockey League (AHL) games with the Norfolk Admirals, Albany River Rats and Crunch, collecting 99 goals and 207 points to go with 1,079 penalty minutes. In 2012, he was a member of the Norfolk Admirals team that won the Calder Cup championship, skating in 18 games and recording a goal and six points.{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724872 |title=Lightning Re-Sign Forward Mike Angelidis|first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning News|date= July 1, 2014|accessdate=December 2, 2014}}

After freeing up cap space (approximately $13 million), the Lightning looked to the start of free agency. On July 1, the Lightning inked defensemen Anton Stralman to a $22.5 million, five-year contract. Stralman had one goal and 13 assists last season with the New York Rangers, and had five assists in 25 playoff games. A few hours later, the Lightning signed forward Brian Boyle to a three-year contract. Both Stralman and Boyle helped the Rangers capture the Eastern Conference Championship, and reach the Stanley Cup Finals last season.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/11163558/tampa-bay-lightning-sign-anton-stralman-5-year-225-million-deal |title=Lightning sign Stralman, Boyle|first=Press|last=Associated|work=ESPN NHL|date= July 1, 2014|access-date=December 2, 2014}} Later in day, the Lightning signed goaltender Evgeni Nabokov to a one-year contract. Nabokov will serve as backup to starting goalie Ben Bishop, after team elected not to qualify an offer to goalie Anders Lindback, who signed with the Dallas Stars. In 2013–14 with the New York Islanders, Nabokov posted a .905 save percentage as their starting goaltender.{{cite web |url=http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/7/1/5862506/lightning-sign-g-evgeny-nabokov |title=Lightning Sign G Evgeni Nabokov|first=Clare|last=Austin|work=SB Nation, Raw Charge|date= July 1, 2014|accessdate=December 2, 2014}}

On July 4, the Lightning announced the re-signing of defensemen Andrej Sustr to a one-year, one-way contract. Sustr appeared in 43 games with the Lightning last season, posting one goal and eight points to go along with 16 penalty minutes. Sustr made his Stanley Cup playoffs debut against the Montreal Canadiens in 2014, skating in three games. In addition, he played in 12 games with the Syracuse Crunch, recording a goal and three assists. In total, Sustr has appeared in 45 NHL games, all with the Lightning over the past two seasons, recording one goal and eight points.{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725417 |title=Lightning Re-Sign Defenseman Andrej Sustr|first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning News|date= July 4, 2014|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}

On July 8, the Lightning signed free agent defensemen Matt Corrente to a one-year, two-way contract. He has appeared in 34 career NHL games, all with the New Jersey Devils, over parts of two seasons, posting six assists and 68 penalty minutes. He also appeared in two playoff games during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. This signing provides some depth and experience for the Crunch in the coming season, which will have several first-year players on defense.{{cite web |url=http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/7/8/5880495/the-lightning-sign-free-agent-matt-corrente-to-a-one-year-two-way-deal |title=The Lightning sign free agent Matt Corrente to a one-year, two-way deal|first= Allokago |last=Allovimo|work=SB Nation, Raw Charge|date= July 8, 2014|accessdate=December 3, 2014}} On the same day, the Lightning re-signed forward Cody Kunyk to a one-year, two-way contract. Kunyk signed by the Lightning last season as an undrafted free agent. He made his NHL debut, logging 10:12 of ice time, on April 13 against the Washington Capitals. Kunyk skated in over four seasons for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he had 60 goals and 133 points.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/lightning-re-signs-cody-kunyk-signs-mat-corrente-070814 |title=Lightning re-sign Cody Kunyk, sign Matt Corrente|first=Andrew|last=Astleford|work=Fox Sports Florida|date= July 8, 2014|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}

On July 10, the Lightning signed free agent forward Jerome Samson to a one-year, two-way contract. Samson played in 68 games for the St. John's IceCaps last season. He had 27 goals with 56 points. Samson has played in 424 AHL games with 160 goals and 336 points. Samson has also played in 46 career NHL games, all with the Carolina Hurricanes, over parts of three seasons. Samson will likely serve as veteran forward depth for Tampa's AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. On the same day, the Lightning re-signed forward Brett Connolly to a one-year, two-way contract. Connolly has played in 11 games for the Lightning last season, and had one goal. He has played in 84 career NHL games, all with the Lightning over three seasons. During that time, he has earned six goals and 17 points. Connolly has played in 137 AHL games, earning 52 goals and 120 points. He appeared in 66 games with the Crunch last season, totaling 21 goals and 57 points.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/lightning-sign-jerome-samson-to-a-one-year-deal-071014 |title=Lightning sign Jerome Samson, re-sign Connolly|first=Andrew|last=Astleford|work=Fox Sports Florida|date= July 10, 2014|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}

On July 11, 2014, the Lightning signed Brenden Morrow to a one-year contract. Morrow recorded 13 goals and 25 points in 71 games with the St. Louis Blues last season. Over his career, he has skated in 921 career NHL games with the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Blues. He has 262 goals and 567 points with a plus-108 rating. The Lightning also announced the signing of Philippe Paradis to a one-year, two-way contract. Paradis played in 56 games for the Crunch last season. He had six goals and 15 points. He has played 166 career AHL games with 13 goals and 43 points. Later in the day, the Lightning announced the re-signing of forward Richard Panik to a one-year, two-way contract. Panik played in 50 games with the Lightning last season and had three goals with 13 points. Additionally, he skated in 13 games with Syracuse and had three goals and 11 points.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/lightning-sign-brenden-morrow-and-philippe-paradis-071114 |title=Lightning sign forwards Brenden Morrow and Philippe Paradis|first=Andrew|last=Astleford|work=Fox Sports Florida|date= July 11, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}}

On August 2, the Lightning re-signed starting goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension. Bishop had a breakout season with the Lightning last year, posting a 37–14–7 record in 63 games. He had a .924 save percentage and a 2.23 goals against average (GAA). He set the Tampa Bay single season records for victories, save percentage and GAA, and was nominated for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. Bishop has played in 108 career NHL games with the Lightning, Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues. He has a career record of 55–31–11 with eight shutouts, and a .920 save percentage and a 2.40 GAA.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/lightning-sign-goalie-ben-bishop-to-2-year-extension-080214 |title=Lightning sign goalie Ben Bishop to 2-year extension|first=Andrew|last=Astleford|work=Fox Sports Florida|date= August 2, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}}

On September 16, the Lightning announced their initial training camp roster, which contained 64 players.{{cite web |url=http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/9/16/6259879/2014-tampa-bay-lightning-training-camp-roster |title=2014 Tampa Bay Lightning training camp roster announced|first=John|last=Fontana|work=SB Nation, Raw Charge|date= September 16, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}} Goalie Leland Irving had signed a PTO to participate in the camp as a goalie invitee. However, Irving elected to sign with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) instead of participating in camp.{{cite web |url=http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/9/12/6140671/leland-irving-says-never-mind-to-pto-with-tampa-bay-lightning-signs |title=Leland Irving says never mind to PTO with Tampa Bay Lightning, signs in KHL|first=Kyle|last=Alexander|work=SB Nation, Raw Charge|date= September 12, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}} The Lightning invited goalie Peter Mannino in Irving's place. The training camp roster also contained 24 players who participated in the rookie tournament in Tennessee. Some of the notable prospects from that tournament were Jonathan Drouin, Kristers Gudlevskis, Slater Koekkoek and Andrei Vasilevskiy. The training camp roster this year also contains the free agents acquired over the summer, as well as the returning cast from last years strong regular season performance.

On September 18, during practice, forward Jonathan Drouin fell during practice sustaining an "upper body injury." The team did not consider the injury to be serious, and he was expected to undergo further evaluation the following Monday. Despite the injury, Drouin was expected to make the opening night roster with the team.{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/jonathan-drouins-injury-not-considered-serious-but-lightning-cautious/2198933/ |title=Jonathan Drouin's injury not considered serious, but Lightning cautious |first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date= September 22, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014}}

On September 21, the Lightning released right winger Cameron Maclise from his training camp invite.{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=731209 |title=Competitive Juices Get Flowing in First Scrimmage of Training Camp|first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning News|date= September 21, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}} Two days later, the Lightning released Michael Aviani and Kodie Curran from their training invites. In addition, the Lightning reassigned four 2014 draft picks to their respective junior hockey clubs (Digiacinto, Point, Masin and Thomas).{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=731458 |title=Lightning Reduce Roster By Six|first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning News|date= September 23, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}} Two days later, the Lightning announced that forward Jonathan Drouin is expected to miss three-to-four weeks with a thumb fracture. Drouin will continue to skate on his own until he is cleared to resume practicing with the team again.{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=731440 |title=Lightning rookie forward Jonathan Drouin out 3 to 4 weeks due to right thumb injury|first=Press|last=The Canadian|work=NHL.com|date= September 23, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}}

On September 27, the Lightning held their Fan Fest event. During the event, the team unveiled their new third jersey for the upcoming season. This design retained the "Bolts" word mark logo, but brought back black as the primary color.{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=732029 |title=Lightning Reveal New Third Jersey |first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning News|date= September 27, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}} Around the same time, the Lightning reduced their training camp roster by six players. The group of players consisted of AHL veteran players, which included Syracuse Crunch captain Mike Angelidis. All six players would have to clear waivers before being assigned to the Crunch. Later in the day, 27 players were reassigned to Syracuse or to their junior hockey club. As well, Peter Mannino was released from his training camp tryout. Some of the notable players in the group demoted were Kristers Gudlevskis, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Slater Koekkoek. A few notable prospects remained on the roster, including Vladislav Namestnikov, Cedric Paquette, Jonathan Drouin and defenseman Luke Witkowski.{{cite web |url=http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/9/27/6854983/Tampa-bay-lightning-2014-training-camp-roster-cuts-sracuse-crunch |title=Lightning make grand training camp cuts, bringing Syracuse Crunch roster into focus|first=John|last=Fontana|work=SB Nation, Raw Charge|date= September 27, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014}}

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| 1 || September 23 || Nashville Predators || 4–2 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 10,442 || 1–0–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-tbl/2014/09/23/2014010025 |title=Predators vs. Lightning – 9/23/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=September 23, 2014 |access-date=September 23, 2014}}

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| 2 || September 25 || @ Nashville Predators || 0–1 || || Gudlevskis || Bridgestone Arena || 13,107 || 1–1–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-tbl/2014/09/25/2014010038 |title=Lightning vs. Predators – 9/25/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=September 25, 2014 |access-date=September 25, 2014}}

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| 3 || September 26 || Dallas Stars || 6–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 13,635 || 2–1–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/dal-vs-tbl/2014/09/26/2014010045 |title=Stars vs. Lightning – 9/26/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=September 26, 2014 |access-date=September 26, 2014}}

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| 4 || September 30 || @ Dallas Stars || 5–1 || || Bishop || American Airlines Center || 14,212 || 3–1–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/dal-vs-tbl/2014/09/30/2014010072 |title=Lightning vs. Stars – 9/30/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=September 30, 2014 |access-date=September 30, 2014}}

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| 5 || October 2 || @ Florida Panthers || 3–0 || || Nabokov || BB&T Center || 2,859 || 4–1–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-tbl/2014/10/02/2014010088 |title=Lightning vs. Panthers – 10/2/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 2, 2014 |access-date=October 2, 2014}}

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| 6 || October 4 || Florida Panthers || 4–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 15,411 || 5–1–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-tbl/2014/10/04/2014010100 |title=Panthers vs. Lightning – 10/4/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 4, 2014 |access-date=October 4, 2014}}

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| 1 || October 9 || Florida Panthers || 3–2 || OT || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 1–0–0 || 2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-tbl/2014/10/09/2014020010 |title=Panthers vs. Lightning – 10/9/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 9, 2014 |access-date=October 9, 2014}}

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| 2 || October 11 || Ottawa Senators || 2–3 || SO || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 1–0–1 || 3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ott-vs-tbl/2014/10/11/2014020021 |title=Senators vs. Lightning – 10/11/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 11, 2014 |access-date=October 11, 2014}}

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| 3 || October 13 || Montreal Canadiens || 7–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 17,622 || 2–0–1 || 5 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2014/10/13/2014021194 |title=Canadiens vs. Lightning – 10/13/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 13, 2014 |access-date=October 13, 2014}}

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| 4 || October 14 || New Jersey Devils || 1–2 || || Nabokov || Amalie Arena || 18,064 || 2–1–1 || 5 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-tbl/2014/10/14/2014020044 |title=Devils vs. Lightning – 10/14/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 14, 2014 |access-date=October 15, 2014}}

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| 5 || October 18 || @ Vancouver Canucks || 4–2 || || Bishop || Rogers Arena || 18,647 || 3–1–1 || 7 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-van/2014/10/18/2014020073 |title=Lightning vs. Canucks – 10/18/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 19, 2014 |access-date=October 19, 2014}}

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| 6 || October 20 || @ Edmonton Oilers || 2–3 || || Bishop || Rexall Place || 16,839 || 3–2–1 || 7 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-tbl/2014/10/20/2014020078 |title=Lightning vs. Oilers – 10/20/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 21, 2014}}

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| 7 || October 21 || @ Calgary Flames || 2–1 || OT || Nabokov || Scotiabank Saddledome || 19,289 || 4–2–1 || 9 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-tbl/2014/10/21/2014020088 |title=Lightning vs. Flames – 10/21/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 22, 2014 |access-date=October 22, 2014}}

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| 8 || October 24 || @ Winnipeg Jets || 4–2 || || Bishop || MTS Centre || 15,016 || 5–2–1 || 11 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-wpg/2014/10/24/2014020102 |title=Lightning vs. Jets – 10/24/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 24, 2014 |access-date=October 24, 2014}}

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| 9 || October 25 || @ Minnesota Wild || 2–7 || || Nabokov || Xcel Energy Center || 18,884 || 5–3–1 || 11 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/min-vs-tbl/2014/10/25/2014020114 |title=Lightning vs. Wild – 10/25/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 25, 2014 |access-date=October 25, 2014}}

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| 10 || October 28 || Arizona Coyotes || 7–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 17,511 || 6–3–1 || 13 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ari-vs-tbl/2014/10/28/2014020130 |title=Coyotes vs. Lightning – 10/28/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 28, 2014 |access-date=October 28, 2014}}

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| 11 || October 30 || Philadelphia Flyers || 4–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 18,642 || 7–3–1 || 15 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-tbl/2014/10/30/2014020142 |title=Flyers vs. Lightning – 10/30/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=October 30, 2014 |access-date=October 30, 2014}}

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| 12 || November 1 || Washington Capitals || 4–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,119 || 8–3–1 || 17 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-wsh/2014/11/01/2014020155 |title=Capitals vs. Lightning – 11/1/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 1, 2014 |access-date=November 1, 2014}}

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| 13 || November 6 || Calgary Flames || 5–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 18,276 || 9–3–1 || 19 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-tbl/2014/11/06/2014020190 |title=Flames vs. Lightning – 11/6/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 6, 2014 |access-date=November 6, 2014}}

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| 14 || November 8 || @ Columbus Blue Jackets || 7–4 || || Nabokov || Nationwide Arena || 14,982 || 10–3–1 || 21 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-tbl/2014/11/08/2014020208 |title=Lightning vs. Blue Jackets – 11/8/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 8, 2014 |access-date=November 8, 2014}}

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| 15 || November 9 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 4–3 || SO || Bishop || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 11–3–1 || 23 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2014/11/09/2014020214 |title=Lightning vs. Red Wings – 11/9/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 9, 2014 |access-date=November 9, 2014}}

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| 16 || November 11 || @ Chicago Blackhawks || 2–3 || SO || Bishop || United Center || 21,345 || 11–3–2 || 24 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2014/11/11/2014020228 |title=Lightning vs. Blackhawks – 11/11/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 11, 2014 |access-date=November 11, 2014}}

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| 17 || November 13 || San Jose Sharks || 1–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,004 || 11–4–2 || 24 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/sjs-vs-tbl/2014/11/13/2014020236 |title=Sharks vs. Lightning – 11/13/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 13, 2014 |access-date=November 13, 2014}}

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| 18 || November 15 || New York Islanders || 5–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 12–4–2 || 26 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-tbl/2014/11/15/2014020253 |title=Islanders vs. Lightning – 11/15/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 15, 2014 |access-date=November 15, 2014}}

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| 19 || November 17 || @ New York Rangers || 5–1 || || Bishop || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 13–4–2 || 28 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2014/11/17/2014020266 |title=Lightning vs. Rangers – 11/17/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 17, 2014 |access-date=November 17, 2014}}

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| 20 || November 18 || @ New York Islanders || 2–5 || || Nabokov || Nassau Coliseum || 12,908 || 13–5–2 || 28 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-tbl/2014/11/18/2014020269 |title=Lightning vs. Islanders – 11/18/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 18, 2014 |access-date=November 18, 2014}}

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| 21 || November 20 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 2–5 || || Bishop || Air Canada Centre || 19,089 || 13–6–2 || 28 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-tor/2014/11/20/2014020281 |title=Lightning vs. Maple Leafs – 11/20/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 20, 2014 |access-date=November 20, 2014}}

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| 22 || November 22 || Minnesota Wild || 2–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 14–6–2 || 30 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/min-vs-tbl/2014/11/22/2014020298 |title=Wild vs. Lightning – 11/22/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 22, 2014 |access-date=November 22, 2014}}

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| 23 || November 26 || New York Rangers || 4–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 15–6–2 || 32 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2014/11/26/2014020326 |title=Rangers vs. Lightning – 11/26/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 26, 2014 |access-date=November 26, 2014}}

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| 24 || November 29 || Ottawa Senators || 4–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 16–6–2 || 34 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ott-vs-tbl/2014/11/29/2014020346 |title=Senators vs. Lightning – 11/29/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=November 29, 2014 |access-date=November 29, 2014}}

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| 25 || December 1 || @ New York Rangers || 6–3 || || Bishop || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 17–6–2 || 36 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2014/12/01/2014020357 |title=Lightning vs. Rangers – 12/1/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 1, 2014 |access-date=December 1, 2014}}

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| 26 || December 2 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 1–2 || SO || Nabokov || First Niagara Center || 17,772 || 17–6–3 || 37 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-tbl/2014/12/02/2014020362 |title=Lightning vs. Sabres – 12/2/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 2, 2014 |access-date=December 3, 2014}}

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| 27 || December 4 || Buffalo Sabres || 5–0 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 17,767 || 18–6–3 || 39 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-tbl/2014/12/04/2014020381 |title=Sabres vs. Lightning – 12/4/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=December 4, 2014}}

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| 28 || December 6 || Columbus Blue Jackets || 1–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 17,467 || 18–7–3 || 39 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-tbl/2014/12/06/2014020394 |title=Blue Jackets vs. Lightning – 12/6/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 6, 2014 |access-date=December 6, 2014}}

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| 29 || December 9 || Washington Capitals || 3–5 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 17,109 || 18–8–3 || 39 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-wsh/2014/12/09/2014020414 |title=Capitals vs. Lightning – 12/9/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 9, 2014 |access-date=December 9, 2014}}

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| 30 || December 11 || Carolina Hurricanes || 2–1 || || Nabokov || Amalie Arena || 18,104 || 19–8–3 || 41 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/car-vs-tbl/2014/12/11/2014020426 |title=Hurricanes vs. Lightning – 12/11/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 11, 2014 |access-date=December 11, 2014}}

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| 31 || December 13 || @ Washington Capitals || 2–4 || || Bishop || Verizon Center || 18,506 || 19–9–3 || 41 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-wsh/2014/12/13/2014020440 |title=Lightning vs. Capitals – 12/13/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 13, 2014 |access-date=December 13, 2014}}

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| 32 || December 15 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || || Nabokov || Consol Energy Center || 18,487 || 19–10–3 || 41 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/pit-vs-tbl/2014/12/15/2014020452 |title=Lightning vs. Penguins – 12/15/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 15, 2014 |access-date=December 15, 2014}}

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| 33 || December 16 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 3–1 || || Vasilevskiy || Wells Fargo Center || 19,576 || 20–10–3 || 43 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-tbl/2014/12/16/2014020453 |title=Lightning vs. Flyers – 12/16/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 15, 2014 |access-date=December 16, 2014}}

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| 34 || December 19 || @ New Jersey Devils || 2–3 || SO || Nabokov || Prudential Center || 14,916 || 20–10–4 || 44 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-tbl/2014/12/19/2014020474 |title=Lightning vs. Devils – 12/19/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 19, 2014 |access-date=December 19, 2014}}

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| 35 || December 20 || @ New York Islanders || 1–3 || || Vasilevskiy || Nassau Coliseum || 16,170 || 20–11–4 || 44 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-tbl/2014/12/20/2014020484 |title=Lightning vs. Islanders – 12/20/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 20, 2014 |access-date=December 20, 2014}}

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| 36 || December 23 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–3 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 21–11–4 || 46 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/pit-vs-tbl/2014/12/23/2014020509 |title=Penguins vs. Lightning – 12/23/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 23, 2014 |access-date=December 23, 2014}}

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| 37 || December 27 || Carolina Hurricanes || 2–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 22–11–4 || 48 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/car-vs-tbl/2014/12/27/2014020516 |title=Hurricanes vs. Lightning – 12/27/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 27, 2014 |access-date=December 27, 2014}}

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| 38 || December 29 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 3–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 23–11–4 || 50 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-tor/2014/12/29/2014020534 |title=Maple Leafs vs. Lightning – 12/29/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 29, 2014 |access-date=December 29, 2014}}

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| 39 || December 31 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 5–1 || || Vasilevskiy || First Niagara Center || 19,070 || 24–11–4 || 52 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-tbl/2014/12/31/2014020546 |title=Lightning vs. Sabres – 12/31/2014 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=December 31, 2014 |access-date=December 31, 2014}}

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| 40 || January 2 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–6 || || Bishop || Consol Energy Center || 18,655 || 24–12–4 || 52 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/pit-vs-tbl/2015/01/02/2014020560 |title=Lightning vs. Penguins – 1/2/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 2, 2015 |access-date=January 2, 2015}}

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| 41 || January 4 || @ Ottawa Senators || 4–2 || || Bishop || Canadian Tire Centre || 16,949 || 25–12–4 || 54 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ott-vs-tbl/2015/01/04/2014020578 |title=Lightning vs. Senators – 1/4/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 4, 2015 |access-date=January 4, 2015}}

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| 42 || January 6 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 4–2 || || Bishop || Bell Centre || 21,286 || 26–12–4 || 56 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/01/06/2014020586 |title=Lightning vs. Canadiens – 1/6/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 6, 2015 |access-date=January 6, 2015}}

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| 43 || January 9 || Buffalo Sabres || 2–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 27–12–4 || 58 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-tbl/2015/01/09/2014020610 |title=Lightning vs. Sabres – 1/9/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 9, 2015 |access-date=January 9, 2015}}

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| 44 || January 12 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 3–7 || || Nabokov || Wells Fargo Center || 19,598 || 27–13–4 || 58 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-tbl/2015/01/12/2014020627 |title=Lightning vs. Flyers – 1/12/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 12, 2015 |access-date=January 12, 2015}}

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| 45 || January 13 || @ Boston Bruins || 3–4 || || Bishop || TD Garden || 17,565 || 27–14–4 || 58 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-tbl/2015/01/13/2014020630 |title=Lightning vs. Bruins – 1/13/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 13, 2015 |access-date=January 13, 2015}}

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| 46 || January 15 || Edmonton Oilers || 3–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 18,609 || 28–14–4 || 60 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-tbl/2015/01/15/2014020648 |title=Oilers vs. Lightning – 1/15/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 15, 2015 |access-date=January 15, 2015}}

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| 47 || January 17 || Colorado Avalanche || 3–2 || SO || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 29–14–4 || 62 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/col-vs-tbl/2015/01/17/2014020665 |title=Avalanche vs. Lightning – 1/17/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 17, 2015 |access-date=January 17, 2015}}

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| 48 || January 20 || Vancouver Canucks || 4–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 18,517 || 30–14–4 || 64 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-van/2015/01/20/2014020688 |title=Canucks vs. Lightning – 1/20/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 20, 2015 |access-date=January 20, 2015}}

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| colspan="11"|All-Star Break (January 22–26)

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| 49 || January 27 || @ Carolina Hurricanes || 2–4 || || Bishop || PNC Arena || 12,508 || 30–15–4 || 64 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/car-vs-tbl/2015/01/27/2014020700 |title=Lightning vs. Hurricanes – 1/27/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 27, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015}}

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| 50 || January 29 || Detroit Red Wings || 5–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 31–15–4 || 66 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/01/29/2014020716 |title=Red Wings vs. Lightning – 1/29/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=January 29, 2015}}

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| 51 || January 31 || Columbus Blue Jackets || 3–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 18,477 || 32–15–4 || 68 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-tbl/2015/01/31/2014020735 |title=Blue Jackets vs. Lightning – 1/31/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=January 31, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015}}

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| 52 || February 3 || @ St. Louis Blues || 1–2 || OT || Bishop || Scottrade Center || 17,223 || 32–15–5 || 69 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-tbl/2015/02/03/2014020750 |title=Lightning vs. Blues – 2/3/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 3, 2015 |access-date=February 3, 2015}}

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| 53 || February 5 || @ Dallas Stars || 5–3 || || Vasilevskiy || American Airlines Center || 16,010 || 33–15–5 || 71 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/dal-vs-tbl/2015/02/05/2014020764 |title=Lightning vs. Stars – 2/5/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 5, 2015 |access-date=February 6, 2015}}

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| 54 || February 7 || Los Angeles Kings || 2–4 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 33–16–5 || 71 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-tbl/2015/02/07/2014020774 |title=Kings vs. Lightning – 2/7/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 7, 2015 |access-date=February 7, 2015}}

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| 55 || February 8 || Anaheim Ducks || 5–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 34–16–5 || 73 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ana-vs-tbl/2015/02/08/2014020788 |title=Ducks vs. Lightning – 2/8/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 8, 2015 |access-date=February 8, 2015}}

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| 56 || February 10 || @ Nashville Predators || 2–3 || OT || Vasilevskiy || Bridgestone Arena || 16,362 || 34–16–6 || 74 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-tbl/2015/02/10/2014020804 |title=Lightning vs. Predators – 2/10/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 10, 2015 |access-date=February 10, 2015}}

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| 57 || February 12 || St. Louis Blues || 3–6 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 18,926 || 34–17–6 || 74 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-tbl/2015/02/12/2014020813 |title=Blues vs. Lightning – 2/12/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 12, 2015 |access-date=February 12, 2015}}

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| 58 || February 15 || @ San Jose Sharks || 5–2 || || Bishop || SAP Center at San Jose || 17,562 || 35–17–6 || 76 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/sjs-vs-tbl/2015/02/15/2014020837 |title=Lightning vs. Sharks – 2/15/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 15, 2015 |access-date=February 16, 2015}}

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| 59 || February 16 || @ Los Angeles Kings || 2–3 || || Vasilevskiy || Staples Center || 18,230 || 35–17–6 || 76 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-tbl/2015/02/16/2014020845 |title=Lightning vs. Kings – 2/16/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 17, 2015 |access-date=February 17, 2015}}

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| 60 || February 18 || @ Anaheim Ducks || 4–1 || || Bishop || Honda Center || 17,284 || 36–17–6 || 78 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ana-vs-tbl/2015/02/18/2014020858 |title=Lightning vs. Ducks – 2/18/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 19, 2015 |access-date=February 19, 2015}}

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| 61 || February 21 || @ Arizona Coyotes || 4–2 || || Bishop || Gila River Arena || 12,997 || 37–17–6 || 80 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ari-vs-tbl/2015/02/21/2014020882 |title=Lightning vs. Coyotes – 2/21/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 21, 2015 |access-date=February 21, 2015}}

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| 62 || February 22 || @ Colorado Avalanche || 4–5 || || Vasilevskiy || Pepsi Center || 17,385 || 37–18–6 || 80 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/col-vs-tbl/2015/02/22/2014020889 |title=Lightning vs. Avalanche – 2/22/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 22, 2015 |access-date=February 24, 2015}}

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| 63 || February 27 || Chicago Blackhawks || 4–0 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 38–18–6 || 82 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2015/02/27/2014020920 |title=Blackhawks vs. Lightning – 2/27/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=February 27, 2015 |access-date=February 27, 2015}}

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| 64 || March 1 || @ Florida Panthers || 3–4 || || Bishop || BB&T Center || 10,336 || 38–20–6 || 82 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-tbl/2015/03/01/2014020934 |title=Lightning vs. Panthers – 3/1/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 1, 2015 |access-date=March 1, 2015}}

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| 65 || March 3 || Buffalo Sabres || 3–0 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 18,922 || 39–20–6 || 84 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-tbl/2015/03/03/2014020945 |title=Sabres vs. Lightning – 3/3/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 3, 2015 |access-date=March 3, 2015}}

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| 66 || March 5 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 4–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 40–20–6 || 86 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-tor/2015/03/05/2014020959 |title=Maple Leafs vs. Lightning – 3/5/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 5, 2015 |access-date=March 6, 2015}}

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| 67 || March 7 || Dallas Stars || 5–4 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 41–20–6 || 88 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/dal-vs-tbl/2015/03/07/2014020972 |title=Stars vs. Lightning – 3/7/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 7, 2015 |access-date=March 7, 2015}}

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| 68 || March 10 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 1–0 || OT || Bishop || Bell Centre || 21,286 || 42–20–6 || 90 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/03/10/2014020994 |title=Lightning vs. Canadiens – 3/10/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 10, 2015 |access-date=March 10, 2015}}

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| 69 || March 12 || @ Boston Bruins || 2–3 || SO || Bishop || TD Garden || 17,565 || 42–20–7 || 91 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-tbl/2015/03/12/2014021002 |title=Lightning vs. Bruins – 3/12/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=March 12, 2015}}

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| 70 || March 14 || Winnipeg Jets || 1–2 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 42–21–7 || 91 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-wpg/2015/03/14/2014021022 |title=Jets vs. Lightning – 3/12/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 14, 2015 |access-date=March 15, 2015}}

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| 71 || March 16 || Montreal Canadiens || 4–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 43–21–7 || 93 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/03/16/2014021038 |title=Canadiens vs. Lightning – 3/16/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 16, 2015 |access-date=March 17, 2015}}

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| 72 || March 20 || Detroit Red Wings || 3–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 44–21–7 || 95 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/03/20/2014021064 |title=Red Wings vs. Lightning – 3/20/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 20, 2015 |access-date=March 20, 2015}}

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| 73 || March 22 || Boston Bruins || 5–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 45–21–7 || 97 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-tbl/2015/03/22/2014021080 |title=Bruins vs. Lightning – 3/22/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 22, 2015 |access-date=March 22, 2015}}

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| 74 || March 24 || Florida Panthers || 4–3 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 18,729 || 46–21–7 || 99 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-tbl/2015/03/24/2014021095 |title=Panthers vs. Lightning – 3/24/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 24, 2015 |access-date=March 24, 2015}}

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| 75 || March 26 || Nashville Predators || 2–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 46–22–7 || 99 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-tbl/2015/03/26/2014021109 |title=Predators vs. Lightning – 3/26/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 26, 2015 |access-date=March 26, 2015}}

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| 76 || March 28 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 0–4 || || Bishop || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 46–23–7 || 99 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/03/28/2014021120 |title=Lightning vs. Red Wings – 3/28/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 28, 2015 |access-date=March 28, 2015}}

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| 77 || March 30 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 5–3 || || Bishop || Bell Centre || 21,286 || 47–23–7 || 101 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/03/30/2014021136 |title=Lightning vs. Canadiens – 3/30/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 30, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

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| 78 || March 31 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 1–3 || || Vasilevskiy || Air Canada Centre || 18,857 || 47–24–7 || 101 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-tor/2015/03/31/2014021145 |title=Lightning vs. Maple Leafs – 3/31/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=March 30, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

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| 79 || April 2 || @ Ottawa Senators || 1–2 || OT || Bishop || Canadian Tire Centre || 18,097 || 47–24–8 || 102 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ott-vs-tbl/2015/04/02/2014021155 |title=Lightning vs. Senators – 4/2/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

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| 80 || April 4 || @ Florida Panthers || 4–0 || || Bishop || BB&T Center || 11,072 || 48–24–8 || 104 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-tbl/2015/04/04/2014021172 |title=Lightning vs. Panthers – 4/4/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 4, 2015 |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

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| 81 || April 9 || New Jersey Devils || 4–3 || OT || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 49–24–8 || 106 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-tbl/2015/04/09/2014021206 |title=Devils vs. Lightning – 4/9/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 9, 2015 |access-date=April 9, 2015}}

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| 82 || April 11 || Boston Bruins || 3–2 || SO || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 50–24–8 || 108 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-tbl/2015/04/11/2014021225 |title=Bruins vs. Lightning – 4/11/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 11, 2015 |access-date=April 11, 2015}}

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| [http://lightning.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm 2014–15 Schedule]

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| Lightning score listed first;

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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#013E7D 2px solid; border-bottom:#013E7D 2px solid;|title=Eastern Conference First Round vs. Detroit Red Wings (A3) – Tampa Bay won series 4–3| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Series| Recap}}

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| 1 || April 16 || Detroit Red Wings || 2–3 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 0–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/16/2014030121 |title=Red Wings vs. Lightning – 4/16/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 16, 2015 |access-date=April 16, 2015}}

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| 2 || April 18 || Detroit Red Wings || 5–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 1–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/18/2014030122 |title=Red Wings vs. Lightning – 4/18/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 18, 2015 |access-date=April 18, 2015}}

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| 3 || April 21 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 0–3 || || Bishop || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 1–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/21/2014030123 |title=Lightning vs. Red Wings – 4/21/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 21, 2015 |access-date=April 21, 2015}}

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| 4 || April 23 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 3–2 || 2:25 OT || Bishop || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 2–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/23/2014030124 |title=Lightning vs. Red Wings – 4/23/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 23, 2015 |access-date=April 23, 2015}}

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| 5 || April 25 || Detroit Red Wings || 0–4 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 2–3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/25/2014030125 |title=Lightning vs. Red Wings – 4/25/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 25, 2015 |access-date=April 25, 2015}}

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| 6 || April 27 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 5–2 || || Bishop || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 3–3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/27/2014030126 |title=Lightning vs. Red Wings – 4/27/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 27, 2015 |access-date=April 27, 2015}}

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| 7 || April 29 || Detroit Red Wings || 2–0 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 4–3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-tbl/2015/04/29/2014030127 |title=Red Wings vs. Lightning – 4/29/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=April 27, 2015 |access-date=April 29, 2015}}

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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#013E7D 2px solid; border-bottom:#013E7D 2px solid;|title=Eastern Conference Second Round vs. Montreal Canadiens (A1) – Tampa Bay won series 4–2| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Series| Recap}}

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| 1 || May 1 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 2–1 || 2:06 2OT || Bishop || Bell Center || 21,287 || 1–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/05/01/2014030211 |title=Lightning vs. Canadiens – 5/1/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 1, 2015 |access-date=May 1, 2015}}

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| 2 || May 3 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 6–2 || || Bishop || Bell Center || 21,287 || 2–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/05/03/2014030212 |title=Lightning vs. Canadiens – 5/3/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 3, 2015 |access-date=May 3, 2015}}

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| 3 || May 6 || Montreal Canadiens || 2–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 3–0 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/05/06/2014030213 |title=Canadiens vs. Lightning – 5/6/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 6, 2015 |access-date=May 6, 2015}}

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| 4 || May 7 || Montreal Canadiens || 2–6 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 3–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/05/07/2014030214 |title=Canadiens vs. Lightning – 5/7/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 7, 2015 |access-date=May 7, 2015}}

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| 5 || May 9 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 1–2 || || Bishop || Bell Center || 21,287 || 3–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/05/09/2014030215 |title=Lightning vs. Canadiens – 5/9/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 9, 2015 |access-date=May 9, 2015}}

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| 6 || May 12 || Montreal Canadiens || 4–1 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 4–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/mtl-vs-tbl/2015/05/12/2014030216 |title=Canadiens vs. Lightning – 5/12/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 12, 2015 |access-date=May 12, 2015}}

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{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#013E7D 2px solid; border-bottom:#013E7D 2px solid;|title=Eastern Conference Finals vs. New York Rangers (M1) – Tampa Bay won series 4–3| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Series| Recap}}

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| 1 || May 16 || @ New York Rangers || 1–2 || || Bishop || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 0–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/16/2014030311 |title=Lightning vs. Rangers – 5/16/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 16, 2015 |access-date=May 16, 2015}}

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| 2 || May 18 || @ New York Rangers || 6–2 || || Bishop || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 1–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/18/2014030312 |title=Lightning vs. Rangers – 5/18/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 18, 2015 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}

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| 3 || May 20 || New York Rangers || 6–5 || 3:33 OT || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 2–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/20/2014030313 |title=Rangers vs. Lightning – 5/20/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 20, 2015 |access-date=May 20, 2015}}

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| 4 || May 22 || New York Rangers || 1–5 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 2–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/22/2014030314 |title=Rangers vs. Lightning – 5/22/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 22, 2015 |access-date=May 22, 2015}}

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| 5 || May 24 || @ New York Rangers || 2–0 || || Bishop || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 3–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/24/2014030315 |title=Rangers vs. Lightning – 5/24/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 24, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015}}

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| 6 || May 26 || New York Rangers || 3–7 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 3–3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/26/2014030316 |title=Rangers vs. Lightning – 5/26/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 26, 2015 |access-date=May 26, 2015}}

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| 7 || May 29 || @ New York Rangers || 2–0 || || Bishop || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 4–3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2015/05/29/2014030317 |title=Rangers vs. Lightning – 5/26/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=May 29, 2015 |access-date=May 29, 2015}}

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| 1 || June 3 || Chicago Blackhawks || 1–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 0–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2015/06/03/2014030411 |title=Blackhawks vs. Lightning – 6/3/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=June 3, 2015 |access-date=June 3, 2015}}

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| 2 || June 6 || Chicago Blackhawks || 4–3 || || Vasilevskiy || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 1–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2015/06/06/2014030412 |title=Blackhawks vs. Lightning – 6/6/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=June 6, 2015 |access-date=June 6, 2015}}

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| 3 || June 8 || @ Chicago Blackhawks || 3–2 || || Bishop || United Center || 22,336 || 2–1 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2015/06/08/2014030413 |title=Lightning vs. Blackhawks – 6/7/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=June 8, 2015 |access-date=June 8, 2015}}

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| 4 || June 10 || @ Chicago Blackhawks || 1–2 || || Vasilevskiy || United Center || 22,336 || 2–2 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2015/06/10/2014030414 |title=Lightning vs. Blackhawks – 6/10/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=June 10, 2015 |access-date=June 11, 2015}}

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| 5 || June 13 || Chicago Blackhawks || 1–2 || || Bishop || Amalie Arena || 19,204 || 2–3 || {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-tbl/2015/06/13/2014030415 |title=Lightning vs. Blackhawks – 6/13/2015 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Recap |publisher=Tampa Bay Lightning |date=June 13, 2015 |access-date=June 15, 2015}}

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| 6 || June 15 || @ Chicago Blackhawks || 0–2 || || Bishop || United Center || 22,424 || 2–4 ||{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400798782 |title=Blackhawks claim third Stanley Cup in six seasons with shutout of Lightning – Recap |publisher=ESPN |date=June 16, 2015 |access-date=June 16, 2015}}

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{{See also|List of Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks}}

Below are the Tampa Bay Lightning' selections made at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 27–28, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.litterboxcats.com/2014/4/15/5618872/panther-win-panthers-win-the-draft-lottery-that-is|title = Cats Win NHL Draft Lottery|date = April 15, 2014}}

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• {{ref label|Note1|a|a}}The New York Islanders' second-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 27, 2014, that sent the Rangers first-round pick in 2014 (28th overall) to New York in exchange for Montreal's second-round pick in 2014 (57th overall) and this pick.{{cite web|title=Notes from first round of 2014 NHL Draft|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=724266&navid=nhl:topheads|date=June 27, 2014|accessdate=June 28, 2014}}
• The Tampa Bay Lightning's second-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent Linden Vey to Vancouver in exchange for this pick.{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=724266|title=Notes from the 2014 NHL Draft|date=June 28, 2014|accessdate=June 28, 2014}}
• {{ref label|Note1|b|b}}The Montreal Canadiens' second-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 27, 2014, that sent the Rangers first-round pick in 2014 (28th overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for the Islanders second-round pick in 2014 (35th overall) and this pick.
        The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 5, 2014 that sent Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2014 to Montreal in exchange for Sebastian Collberg and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).{{cite web|title=ISLANDERS TRADE VANEK TO CANADIENS FOR COLLBERG, PICK|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=445354|date=March 5, 2014|accessdate=March 5, 2014}} The condition – New York will receive a second-round pick in 2014 if Montreal qualifies for the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs – was converted on April 1, 2014.{{cite web|title=Spot secured|url=http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=712321&navid=DL|date=April 1, 2014|accessdate=April 3, 2014}}
• {{ref label|Note1|c|c}}The Minnesota Wild's third-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent a third-round pick in 2014 (80th overall) and a seventh-round pick in 2015 to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
• The Tampa Bay Lightning's third-round pick went to the Minnesota Wild as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent a third-round pick in 2014 (79th overall) to Tampa Bay in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2015 and this pick.
• Tampa Bay's fourth-round pick went to St. Louis, as the result of a trade on July 10, 2012, that sent B. J. Crombeen, and a fifth-round pick in 2014 to Tampa Bay in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2013, and this pick.{{cite web|title=Blues Acquire Picks from TB for Crombeen|url=http://blues.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=637599|publisher=St. Louis Blues|date=July 10, 2012}}
• {{ref label|Note1|d|d}}The New York Rangers' fourth-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent a fifth-round pick in 2014 (140th overall) and St. Louis' fifth-round pick in 2014 (142nd overall) to New York in exchange for this pick.
• The Tampa Bay Lightning's fifth-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent a fourth-round pick in 2014 (119th overall) to Tampa Bay in exchange for St. Louis' fifth-round pick in 2014 (142nd overall) and this pick.
• {{ref label|Note1|e|e}}The New York Islanders' seventh-round pick went to the Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent a seventh-round pick in 2014 (200th overall) and a seventh-round pick in 2015 to New York in exchange for this pick.
• The Tampa Bay Lightning's seventh-round pick went to the New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 28, 2014, that sent a seventh-round pick in 2014 (185th overall) to Tampa Bay in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2015 and this pick.

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