Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Aaaaand Lightning Strikes.....aka Redemption




Remember this post from last year?

Big Storm Brewing?


And then......

It Just Sprinkled


The Lightning, after setting the record for the most wins in a season went on to be swept in the first round of the play-offs.  


The past five years have been very difficult for the Lightning

2015 - Stanley Cup Finals

Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks

After leading two games to one, the Lightning failed to win another game and scored only 2 goals in the final three games.


2016 Eastern Conference Finals

Opponent Pittsburgh Penguins

Lightning again collapsed scoring only 3 goals in the final 2 games. 


2017

Decimated by injuries, they failed to even make the playoffs


2018 Eastern Conference Finals

Opponent: Washington Capitals

Up three games to two, the Lightning scored 0 goals in the final two games. 


2019 First Round Playoffs

Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets

After scoring 3 goals in the first period of the first game, it was all downhill from there. They managed only 5 goals in the final 3 games. 


So, yes, Lightning fans are used to the crash and burn scenarios that made the Lightning a meme on the internet 


but 


NOT THIS YEAR!

Round One 

Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets

Game one featured 6 overtimes before the Lightning finally scored.  I was still at work when the game started at 3:00 and I was in bed when it finally ended. The Lightning then won 3 of the next four games to win the series in 5 games. 


Round Two

Opponent: Boston Bruins

They lost game one but then won four in a row to take the series in 5.


Round Three

Opponent: New York Islanders

They won in 6 games...game six featuring an overtime winning goal by Cirelli. 

Round Four

Opponent: Dallas Stars

After losing game one by a large margin, they picked themselves up and won three of the next four games (and the loss was a goal scored in double overtime)! 


Finally STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS


Hedman's Hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!







Nice to have the monkey off our backs.


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