TAMPA - In the span of three games, the Tampa Bay Lightning climb out of the depths.
It was a week ago that many already had the season written off following a third consecutive loss and a second consecutive shutout.
In the two games prior to Monday, the Lightning answered the challenge and a gut check against Chicago. On Saturday against Edmonton, Tampa Bay answered a character test.
With the league-leading Bruins in town on Monday, Tampa Bay's next challenge was a litmus test. Boston had just one regulation loss in 16 games to start the season and allowed a league-best 32 goals. The Bruins t...