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Around the Perimeter: Lightning strike first, but adjustments needed
The Lightning will take a 1-0 series lead into Sunday’s Game 2 against the K-W Titans in the NBLC Finals. But it was far from an easy win Friday, and they’ll need to make adjustments as the series continues.

Around the Perimeter: Will Lightning take care of ‘unfinished business’?
Can the Lightning cap off a dominant season by winning an NBLC championship? Only the K-W Titans stand in the way of London capturing a fifth title — in the league’s 10th anniversary season.

Around the Perimeter: It’s playoff time
The Lightning open the playoffs Sunday against the Windsor Express in a best-of-five first-round series. What should fans expect?

Around the Perimeter: Bolts rounding into playoff form
A big road win in Sudbury had to boost the Bolts’ confidence as they prepare for playoffs; Plenty of Lightning players are up for potential awards; The playoff schedule is set.

Around the Perimeter: Playoff prep happens now
With only two games left, the Lightning are making adjustments and planning for playoffs; Is Chris Jones still in the picture? A breakdown of year one of the NBLC-TBL partnership.

‘Barkey’s Buds’ providing opportunities for youngsters
Denver Barkey is captaining an initiative that is helping those less fortunate in London — with game tickets, team merchandise, and hockey equipment to make it possible for youngsters to try the sport.

Banged-up Lightning return for stretch-run
The injuries have mounted. They’ve played with a short bench. Fortunately, their schedule has lightened. With four games remaining, the Lightning are hoping to peak for playoffs come mid-May

A London family of champions
Chris won an IBL title. Kayla won a collegiate championship. And Cohen won an Alliance Cup. The McQueen family has been busy winning — on the diamond, on the pitch, and on the ice.

Around the Perimeter: How will new-look lineup fare?
Gone is All-Star Chris Jones. In is three-point threat Ryan Taylor. Point guard Jaylon Tate has been great, but he may need to be greater for Lightning down the stretch.

Barkey’s rookie year a glimpse of what’s to come
Denver Barkey, an exciting rookie, earned a lot of ice time as a 16-year-old this season. But he’s only scratched the surface on his talent. His future is bright, and Knights fans will have a front row seat.

Around the Perimeter: Lightning already prepping for playoffs
Lightning coach Doug Plumb has been spreading out the minutes, as players are getting comfortable in their roles. Meanwhile, four are headed to All-Star Weekend, and four alumni are named to All-Time Team …

Around the Perimeter: Tough road sched ahead
The Lightning didn’t set a record for wins to start a season, but they’re 3.5 games up on KW Titans in the standings. Those foes will face off Wednesday. That, plus accolades, new signings and more from our hoops columnist Jason Winders