Lightning secure 3rd straight playoff berth with Bruins' loss
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The Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday night during their game against the New York Rangers.
The Boston Bruins' shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes ensured the Lightning of a postseason spot for the ninth time in franchise history.
Tampa Bay improved to 45-29-5, moving four points ahead of the idle Detroit Red Wings for second place in the Atlantic Division, and both teams have three games remaining.
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