Monday, June 6, 2022

Eastern Conference Finals Game 3

 When I woke up yesterday, the last thing I was expecting to do was go to the Tampa Bay Lightning game. 

I was, after all, the fourth choice. But when the three ahead of me couldn't go, I threw on clothes and was out the door in less than 20 minutes. 

This game was a must win for the Lightning after dropping both games in New York. 


Photo Credit unation.com


Even though the arena was electrically charged (intentional pun), the Rangers struck first - and second - and the Bolts seemed doomed. However, powerplay goals by Stamkos and Kucherov tied things up. 





Photo Credit: Tampa Bay Times


Photo Credit: Tampa Bay Times

The 3rd period belonged to the Lightning. About 80% of the period took place in the offensive zone for the Bolts. However, the offensive onslaught did not result in a goal until, with 45 seconds left, Palat scored the game winner! This was right after I turned to CJ and said, "you know if this game goes into overtime, I'm going to the car, right?"


Photo credit: USA Today's FTW

I'm glad I didn't miss that! 

Winning the cup back-to-back is hard enough. Wining it three years in a row is near impossible. But whatever happens, you cannot deny that this team is fun to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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