Lightning Set Sights on Sharks in California Showdown
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The Tampa Bay Lightning's six-game winning streak is set to face its toughest test yet as they travel to Northern California to face the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. The team's impressive run, which includes victories over the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, has solidified their second-place position in the Atlantic Division. With two games in hand, the Lightning trail the Detroit Red Wings by just one point. Despite a grueling schedule that has seen them play five games in eight days, the Lightning's high-powered offense shows no signs of slowing down. 'We have a great core, but I don't want us to rest on our laurels,' said coach Jon Cooper, whose team has rallied from behind in two of their last three games. The Lightning's visit to San Jose marks the first of two matchups between the two teams this month. San Jose, meanwhile, has been boosted by the emergence of 19-year-old sensation Macklin Celebrini, who has scored in four straight games and produced 19 points over a nine-game point streak. Celebrini's impressive form has earned him a spot on Canada's Winter Olympics roster. The Sharks, who have won three straight games, will be looking to extend their winning streak against a Lightning team that will be hosting the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Nikita Kucherov has notched a goal and two assists in each of his last six road games, while Brayden Point has found the net twice in his last two games.
