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Palat is money for Lightning, could cash in as free agent
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NHL's Eastern Conference still runs through Tampa Bay
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Ex-Lightning forward, fan favorite Ondrej Palat returns to Tampa with Devils
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Lightning's Ondrej Palat puts finishing touch on comeback victory over Rangers in Game 3
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Defending champion Lightning's bid for 3-peat falls short
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The Daily Faceoff Show: Is Ondrej Palat's price tag becoming too high for the Tampa Bay Lightning? - Daily Faceoff
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Is Ondrej Palat's price tag too high for the Tampa Bay Lightning?
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Ondrej Palat brings Lightning lessons to Devils locker room - The Athletic
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Maple Leafs rally to beat Lightning in OT, lead series 3-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Lightning Face Avalanche Wednesday In Game 1 Of Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Several Lengthy Playoff Runs Raised The Bar Very High For Tampa Bay Lightning