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Video: Steven Stamkos hits the 30-goal mark

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FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2016, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) skates before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman says he won’t trade captain Steven Stamkos before the Feb. 29 trade deadline. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

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Whether Steven Stamkos remains in Tampa Bay or goes to Toronto (or somewhere else?), chances are, he’ll be scoring at least 30 goals during most healthy seasons.

He hit that mark once again on Sunday, finishing off a one-timer setup from Nikita Kucherov to give the Lightning a 1-0 lead against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

As the Tampa Bay Times’ Joe Smith notes, this is the fifth time that Stamkos has scored at least 30 goals in a season.

Should we expect 40 this season?