Jon and Ally at Bruins, 2-2 in third

Tied at 2-2 heading into the third, the Lightning struck midway through the third, but Boston responded, setting up the eventual shootout and Thomas' chance to shine.

He turned away seven consecutive shots, prompting Phil Kessel's rise from the bench. After reversing his rally cap, he skated down on Denis and beat the keeper high over his blocker, sending the Bruins to their eighth win in 10 tries.

Thomas continues to get my vote of confidence, while keeping the team intact, derailing any further trade talk involving Murray or another forward. Thursday's shootout win was heart-wrenching upon each Tampa chance to end the game.