2019 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS-EASTERN CONFERENCE The Tampa Bay Lightning have been the NHL's most dominant team this season. It's been a great year for hockey. Scoring is way up, plenty of stars have performed at an unbelievable level, and, as usual, there's been surprises. With the playoffs only a few months away, let's look at Double Shifted's playoff predictions after the trade deadline has come and gone. EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division 1- TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING The Lightning are having one of the best seasons in NHL history this year and there's no reason to believe they're going to slow down anytime soon. Their league-best power play is paired with a great penalty kill, and the offensive prowess of Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and Brayden Point has helped the Lightning light up their opponents on a nightly basis. Kucherov in particular has been a special player to watch, and his 106 point total will undoubtedly increase. ...