The last few games on the schedule essentially have been exhibitions for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who may not want to carry a season-worst five-game losing streak into next week's playoffs.
Having lost four straight games in regulation, the Lightning (45-30-6, 96 points) will try to regain momentum Thursday when they close the regular season at home against the Detroit Red Wings (35-36-10, 80 points).
Lately, losing has
