The Tampa Bay Lightning established themselves as a dynasty in the early 2020s, but it took some growing pains to get there.

Once considered the heir apparent to Victor Hedman, Sergachev has emerged as a leader on a young and surprising Utah club.

The Lightning should wrap up a postseason spot this week, with an even bigger goal of clinching home ice still in play with nine games remaining.

WASHINGTON --The Tampa Bay Lightning have found a winning formula that is serving notice to the rest of the NHL that they’re capable of making another run at the Stanley Cup this season.