QUICK STAT
Stamkos’s 2011–12 goal
total was the most by 10
that season.
with a puck. But he only missed a few minutes. He
was also battling a shoulder injury. The Lightning
lost a close game 1–0. They were out of the playoffs.
Stamkos had six goals and seven assists in 18 games.
During the 2011–12 season, Stamkos again led
the league in goals. He had a career-
high 60. He was chosen for his
second All-Star Game. He also
finished second for the Hart
Memorial Trophy. The next
season was shortened due to
a lockout. Stamkos hated not
playing. But he kept busy. He played
outdoors with friends and teammates. Eventually
the season started. Stamkos played all 48 games and
had 57 points. But the Lightning missed the playoffs
for the second straight season.
Canadian hockey fans were excited going into
the 2013–14 season. The Olympic Winter Games
were that February in Russia. Canada was the
defending champion. Stamkos had missed out on
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