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Ryan McDonagh signs seven-year extenion with Tampa bay Lightning - Sports Illustrated
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Lightning Fans Would Love to See Ryan McDonagh Return
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Why did the Lightning trade Ryan McDonagh? Salary cap leads Tampa Bay to trade veteran to Predators
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Colorado beats Tampa Bay to win 2022 Stanley Cup
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Rangers' McDonagh out indefinitely
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Lightning acquire D Philippe Myers, F Grant Mismash
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NHL Playoff Preview - Tampa Bay Lightning defense and penalty kill - Canes Country
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NHL Hot Seat Radar: Tampa Bay Lightning - The Hockey News
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For Ryan McDonagh, reuniting with former Lightning teammates 'just like old times
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Anthony Cirelli's winner lifts Tampa Bay Lightning into Stanley Cup final, NHL
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Around the Atlantic: What's Next for the Lightning? - The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings News, Analysis and More
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Tampa Bay Lightning trade D Ryan McDonagh to Nashville Predators after 'an incredible five years' - ESPN
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Perry, McDonagh lead Lightning in 7-1 win over Flyers