Who are the players who have gotten the Tampa Bay Lightning off to the best start in franchise history?
Here's a rundown of the depth chart with things you may and may not know about each player:
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LEFT WING
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CENTER
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RIGHT WING
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Andre Roy
You know: Has a goal and three assists in first two games after moving onto Richards' line.
Did you know? Has surprisingly good hands for an enforcer.
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Brad Richards
You know: Had 62 points in each of his first two seasons.
Did you know? Started playing hockey to avoid working on his dad's lobster boat.
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Martin St. Louis
You know: Leads team with nine goals, 20 points.
Did you know? Got a raise over the summer from $290,000 to $1 million.
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Vaclav Prospal
You know: Had personal-best 37 assists last season.
Did you know? Biked 30 miles three times a week over the summer in the mountains of his native Czech Republic.
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Vincent Lecavalier
You know: Only Lightning player to score at least 20 goals in three consecutive seasons.
Did you know? Said taking off his visor this season was "probably not the smartest thing."
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Sheldon Keefe
You know: Scored first goal of season Nov. 5 against the Maple Leafs.
Did you know? Threatened to demand a trade if assigned to minor-league "B" camp two years ago.
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Fredrik Modin
You know: Has a slap shot clocked at 102 mph.
Did you know? Built his own house in his native Sweden.
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Tim Taylor
You know: Missed almost the final three months of last season with a groin injury.
Did you know? The groin has still not re-attached to the hip bone.
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Ben Clymer
You know: Converted from defense two years ago.
Did you know? Earned the final roster spot on this year's team.
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Dave Andreychuk
You know: Needs two goals to pass Phil Esposito's record of 249 power play goals.
Did you know? Needs three goals to become the 14th player to reach 600.
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Alexander Svitov
You know: No. 3 overall pick of 2001 draft.
Did you know? Before coming to North America, was the subject of a tug of
war between his hometown team in Omsk, Russia and the Central Red Army team.
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Ruslan Fedotenko
You know: GM Jay Feaster expects 20 to 25 goals from him this season.
Did you know? Cheeks flush bright red when he plays.
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LEFT DEFENSE
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RIGHT DEFENSE
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GOAL
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Stan Neckar
You know: Might be the team's hardest-working defenseman.
Did you know? Slowed by a groin injury last season.
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Pavel Kubina
You know: Without a goal this season.
Did you know? Dated Martina Hingis.
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Nikolai Khabibulin
You know: One of the best goalies in the world.
Did you know? Dehydration problems stopped him from drinking coffee between periods.
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Jassen Cullimore
You know: Team's best body checker.
Did you know? Donates tons of time to charitable causes.
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Brad Lukowich
You know: Only goal of season came opening night.
Did you know? Was a roadie for the band Nickelback over the summer.
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Kevin Hodson
You know: Will only play 10-15 games.
Did you know? Came out of retirement; game Oct. 26 against the Devils was his first in NHL since February 2000.
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Dan Boyle
You know: Acquired with a fifth-round pick in January.
Did you know? Admits he was not acquired for defensive prowess.
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Cory Sarich
You know: The team's most-improved player last season.
Did you know? Hasn't scored in 146 consecutive games.
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