Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche

Associated Press  

DENVER — It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL. “The shot blocking, the groins, the hips, the cuts, the bruises, playing every second night: That’s the toll,” coach Jon Cooper said Sunday. It’s not what happened last year.” What happened last year was the Lightning became the second franchise since the salary cap era began in 2005 to win the Cup back-to-back. “You’ve played an extraordinary amount of games, and playoff games are obviously just a little bit more physical, a little bit more everything as you play them,” said three-time Cup champion Justin Williams, who’s becoming an NHL Network analyst starting with Game 3. “You feel pretty good, and an excuse to have played too much hockey is one that I’m sure that they’re not prepared to use right now.” The Lightning didn’t put themselves on the verge of becoming the NHL’s first three-peat champion since the New York Islanders of the early 1980s by making excuses.

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The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina
7 months, 1 week ago

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Rangers looked headed for an easy push through the second round of the NHL playoffs when they quickly moved within a win of a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes. “In order to get to that point for the fourth win, you’ve really got to make sure your game is on point as well.” New …

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It’s helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers
7 months, 1 week ago

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It’s helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes kept losing close games to come within 60 minutes of exiting the NHL playoffs in an embarrassing sweep. “There’s certain parts of our game now, we’ve got to get better,” Brind’Amour said Tuesday in a Zoom call with reporters. Carolina put defenseman Brady Skjei and forward Tuevo Teravainen onto the top unit, and they …

After special teams play keyed Rangers’ series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After special teams play keyed Rangers’ series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

Associated Press  

The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season. After special teams play keyed the Rangers’ 4-3 win in the series opener, the Hurricanes know they will need to be better when the teams meet in Game 2 on Tuesday night. “We got to be a little bit better in all areas,” Carolina coach …

Lightning and Islanders searching for answers to rebound from 2-0 deficits in NHL playoffs
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lightning and Islanders searching for answers to rebound from 2-0 deficits in NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Experience tells the Tampa Bay Lightning it’s time to go to work — not panic. “Obviously it’s a big hole, but we have done it before,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. “It’s our job to make sure it’s 2-1.” PANTHERS at LIGHTNING, Panthers lead 2-0, 7 p.m. The good news, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said without revealing …

We meet again: Hurricanes and Islanders reunite to open NHL playoffs for 2nd straight year
8 months ago

We meet again: Hurricanes and Islanders reunite to open NHL playoffs for 2nd straight year

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders are getting another postseason reunion. “We’ve got a team we believe can win it all,” Carolina captain Jordan Staal said, adding: “It’s just a matter of pushing through and find a way.” The Islanders, meanwhile, won eight of their last nine to clinch a playoff spot Monday. “The whole …

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing
10 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche play the Lightning following Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Artturi Lehkonen’s two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche’s 6-3 win. Mikko Rantanen has scored seven goals with six assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 7-3-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.5 assists, …

Lightning confident they’re set up for continued success
2 years, 5 months ago

Lightning confident they’re set up for continued success

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, two championships and a strong — though ultimately unsuccessful — bid for a third. I’m trying to put on a brave face, but no one gets to the Stanley Cup Final not to win the Cup,” general manager Julien BriseBois said Tuesday. “You get to the Stanley Cup Final …

Avalanche visit the Lightning with 3-2 series lead
2 years, 5 months ago

Avalanche visit the Lightning with 3-2 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -117, Lightning -104; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. Valeri Nichushkin has scored six goals and added two …

Avalanche’s Burakovsky a “possibility” to return for Game 6
2 years, 5 months ago

Avalanche’s Burakovsky a “possibility” to return for Game 6

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The status of a couple of key players remains uncertain for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Colorado coach Jared Bednar says there’s a chance Game 1 overtime hero Andre Burakovsky could return Sunday night following a three-game absence from the best-of-seven series. “I think he’s a possibility for us, he’s traveling with us,” Bednar added, …

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Stanley Cup was in the building and just waiting to be paraded around the ice. The resilient Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night in Game 5. “That’s what good teams do — you find a way,” Lightning forward …

Avs can’t close out Lightning in Game 5 loss at Ball Arena
2 years, 5 months ago

Avs can’t close out Lightning in Game 5 loss at Ball Arena

Associated Press  

DENVER — Keep the champagne chilled. It’s back to the slushy ice of Amalie Arena for the Colorado Avalanche after they failed to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s not supposed to be easy, and it’s not going to be easy,” Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog said after Colorado’s 3-2 loss in Game 5 sent …

Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-1 lead in the series. The Lightning rank second in NHL play serving 11.0 penalty minutes per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 4.5 …

Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — So much for the notion that the Tampa Bay Lightning might be running out of gas against the speedy Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. If you manage the puck, it all takes off from there.” Game 4 is Wednesday night at Amalie Arena, with Colorado looking to move within one victory of its first Stanley …

Colorado visits Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado visits Tampa Bay with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -112, Lightning -108; over/under is 6 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Avalanche lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 lead in the series. Ondrej Palat has scored seven goals and added five …

Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Cale Makar barely broke a smile after scoring his second goal and Colorado’s seventh of the night. Looking like by far the better team, the Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Coach Jared Bednar called it “as …

Lightning-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final chess match underway
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final chess match underway

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jon Cooper told his Tampa Bay Lightning players in the locker room following their Game 1 loss they need to be a lot better to take out the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. “There’s so many different things that go into it.” Based on a lack of familiarity facing an opponent from the opposite conference, the …

Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Minutes after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime, Patrick Maroon scoffed at the idea that it was some sort of gut punch to the Tampa Bay Lightning. “It’s not about riding the wave of one game,” coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. And then for me, it’s just managing those momentum swings.” Tampa Bay is …

Lightning look like the upstarts in Game 1 loss to Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning look like the upstarts in Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Tampa Bay Lightning weren’t the ones who looked like the two-time defending champions in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. The two-time defending champions’ pedigree showed up with Ondrej Palat and Sergachev scoring goals less than a minute apart in the second period against Darcy Keumper, who was playing in his first game …

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Facing the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning put the Colorado Avalanche at a sizeable experience disadvantage going into the Stanley Cup Final. “He’s been doing that type of thing for us for a couple years now.” Tampa Bay’s latest additions also played a major role, with Nick Paul outracing Colorado defenseman Jack Johnson to a loose puck …

Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche

Associated Press  

DENVER — To win the Stanley Cup each of the past two years, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to go through the stingy New York Islanders, defending Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens backstopped by goaltender Carey Price. “It’s funny how it works out that way, but the guys have found a way and we’ve just had to adapt our game …

Lightning vs. Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final: How to watch, start times and odds
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning vs. Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final: How to watch, start times and odds

LA Times  

Tampa Bay Lightning players practice at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche. What you need to know: The Stanley Cup Final gets underway Wednesday night with Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. How to …

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Cup

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon wouldn’t have it any other way. Now that they’ve broken through to reach the Stanley Cup Final, naturally they need to beat the back -to- back defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning to win this core group’s first title. The Lightning are the first team since Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers from 1983-85 to reach the final in …

Avalanche try to ignore being favored in final vs. Lightning
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche try to ignore being favored in final vs. Lightning

Associated Press  

Expectations for the Colorado Avalanche have not diminished since the start of the playoffs. “At this point of the year, it’s not very hard to get up for the games,” winger Mikko Rantanen said. “It’s the finals, so it doesn’t matter if it would be a 40-day break — I think everybody will be mentally ready to play.” Rantanen added …

Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash

Associated Press  

Steven Stamkos watched the Colorado Avalanche the past few years and figured he and the Tampa Bay Lightning would see them in the Stanley Cup Final before this. “There’s no secret that they have some electric players,” Stamkos said Saturday night after Tampa Bay closed out the New York Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference final. A huge …

Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final

Associated Press  

With Nazem Kadri out with an injury, Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen shifted to center to take his spot and was on the receiving end of a few chops on the back of his leg from Edmonton’s Duncan Keith that sent him to the ice. The Avalanche didn’t make it through the series unscathed, but with Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl skating on …

After lengthy layoff, Lightning getting ready for East final
2 years, 6 months ago

After lengthy layoff, Lightning getting ready for East final

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — More than a week off between playoff games can seem like an eternity for any team. “I guess the true answer comes depending on the next series, and how you play.” The defending champs, in the East final for the sixth time in eight years, feel they have the leadership and experience to handle the team’s longest …

Rangers focused on forcing Hurricanes to deciding game
2 years, 6 months ago

Rangers focused on forcing Hurricanes to deciding game

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers return home knowing they need a win at home to keep their postseason going. “We lost a game and we didn’t play as well as we could have, so I was disappointed,” Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said Friday. Got a chance at home to push it to 7 and that’s all we’re worried about now.” The …

Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in East finals
2 years, 6 months ago

Defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning back in East finals

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jon Cooper had every reason to be confident the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning could keep their bid for a three-peat alive. “We’ve found a recipe that has obviously allowed us to go deep into the playoffs, and especially in the last 2 1/2 years now, and we want to keep it up,” captain …

2021-22 NHL power rankings: Can anyone catch the Tampa Bay Lightning?
3 years, 2 months ago

2021-22 NHL power rankings: Can anyone catch the Tampa Bay Lightning?

LA Times  

The Tampa Bay Lightning pose with the Stanley Cup after winning the championship over the Montreal Canadiens on July 7 in Tampa, Fla. After cutting two seasons short because of COVID-19 concerns and temporarily realigning its seven Canada-based franchises into one division for ease of travel, the NHL will be back to nearly normal this season. Here’s how they look …

Column: NHL predictions: The Lightning will stay hot, the Kraken will be competitive and more
3 years, 2 months ago

Column: NHL predictions: The Lightning will stay hot, the Kraken will be competitive and more

LA Times  

Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson and his teammates should be competitive during their debut NHL season. Based on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s late-season slump and forward Nikita Kucherov being on long-term injured reserve after hip surgery, I picked the Lightning to lose in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. So, no more predictions here against the Lightning, who …

Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT, avoid Stanley Cup sweep
3 years, 5 months ago

Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT, avoid Stanley Cup sweep

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson delivered in overtime, and Montreal killed Tampa Bay’s chance for a Stanley Cup sweep. “No hanging our heads but I liked a lot of things we did tonight.” Montreal became the first team to score in OT to avoid a sweep in the Stanley Cup Final since the Bruins did it in 1946 against the Canadiens, …

Analysis: Lightning get taste of Canadiens’ pain in Game 5
3 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Lightning get taste of Canadiens’ pain in Game 5

Associated Press  

Now the Tampa Bay Lightning know what the Montreal Canadiens felt like the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final. A little like Game 2, when the Lightning were on their heels and yet scored opportunistic goals, the Canadiens were outshot 11-1 — and didn’t have one for the first eight-plus minutes — before going up 1-0 to set …

Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Andrei Vasilevskiy was at his best again with the Tampa Bay Lightning in position to close out a playoff series. Vasilevskiy posted his third straight shutout in a series-clinching victory, helping the Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round series in five games. Point’s power-play goal — which followed a huge …

‘Just win, baby’: Five reasons Lightning-Panthers series is still alive
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Just win, baby’: Five reasons Lightning-Panthers series is still alive

New York Times  

The Lightning had slowly navigated their way past the rubber rats and streamers that fell onto the ice late Monday night when the game’s No. “It’s still just hockey, right?” Knight might grab all the headlines — and deservedly so — but he’s not the only reason the defending Stanley Cup champions have to go back to Tampa and play …

Lightning Effect: Skilled NHL teams add grit to go for Cup
4 years, 2 months ago

Lightning Effect: Skilled NHL teams add grit to go for Cup

The Independent  

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