"As Jon Cooper said afterwards, it wasn’t a perfect performance. The Lightning still struggled at times with turnovers. But their overall level was much higher than where it had been. They played emotion, pace, and high urgency." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Stella’s morning:
1. Tampa General Hospital!
2. Lightning morning skate and Lightning Radio studio!
#bernesemountaindog
#therapydog
"In the earlier games between the clubs, the Jackets had success attacking ... with speed. But in this contest, the
Lightning's primary problem was ... their puck play. They struggled to complete passes. They fumbled pucks. They committed turnovers." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"It was one of those contests in which momentum played a big role. It also had the feel of a ‘last goal wins’ game. Unfortunately for the Lightning, the Sabres were the team to ride a final wave of momentum to a multi-goal comeback win in regulation." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"Again in this matchup, the Lightning allowed the game’s first goal. But unlike the previous four contests, they tied the game and took the lead. In all, they netted four first-period goals and built an advantage they were able to maintain for the rest of the night." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning were hoping to improve their play and end their losing streak in the process. Instead, they had another subpar showing and dropped their fourth straight game in regulation." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"... the game was lost for the Lightning during the opening 40 minutes. They fell behind early, took costly penalties, and surrendered a goal shortly after scoring one. As (Ryan) McDonagh stated, those are not winning habits." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this season. They’ve taken a big step back since the Olympic break ended. They’ll look to regain their form when they begin a four-game trip Tuesday in Minnesota." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning twice rallied from deficits, including a 3-0 hole they dug themselves early in the contest. But a third-period power-play goal from Sebastian Aho put them down once more, and on tired legs, they were unable to rally for a third time." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"It was a mostly solid performance from the Lightning, who received timely saves from Vasilevskiy and a terrific outing from the line of Point, Kucherov, and Goncalves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Stella went to Tampa General Hospital and the Lightning skate today! Said hi to Julie Stewart-Binks! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog
Stella stopped by Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog
Stella at Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog
"This game turned into a blowout win for the Lightning, but if not for Andrei Vasilevskiy’s goaltending in the first period, it might have unfolded differently." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Stella’s morning.
Stop one: Tampa General Hospital.
Stop two: Lightning’s morning skate.
#BerneseMountainDog #therapydog
Stella went to Tampa General Hospital today! #bernesemountaindog #therapydog
"It wasn’t the cleanest performance for the Lightning, but they made two key plays in the third period to rally from deficits and one more in OT to win it." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"This Stadium Series matchup featured a number of ‘firsts’ in league outdoor game history, as well as several franchise-record-setting (or tying) marks. And there was a goalie fight." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Scheifele line has been the Jets’ most prolific scoring unit, so containing those players is no small feat. And while the Scheifele line did contribute Winnipeg’s lone goal ... for most of the night, the Lightning kept them in check." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning were playing their third game in four nights and hadn’t gotten back from Columbus until the early morning hours on Sunday. But thanks to Vasilevskiy, they withstood Utah’s surge ... before scoring the all-important first goal." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Thanks to Andy, John, PK, and Rick for the kind words!
"Three times the Lightning tied the score, including when they mounted a two-goal rally early into the second period to even things up at four. But they just didn’t have it on this night." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"... there may have been some frustration on the Lightning’s side that they weren’t able to translate so much possession into a scoreboard advantage. But their ability to have the puck ... meant that the Blackhawks weren’t going on the attack themselves." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"A common denominator during the Lightning’s point streak—now at 14 games—has been their ability to defend well and limit opposition chances. That was a big part of their formula for success in this contest against the San Jose Sharks." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"Wrapping up a 5-game trip ... the Lightning might have exhaled in this matinee against the Stars. But there was no letdown. Instead, they rallied from an early deficit, grabbed the lead in the 2nd period, and then put on a defensive clinic in the 3rd." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"Another strong performance helped the Lightning add a point to their standings total on Friday, even as their franchise-record-tying eleven-game winning streak came to an end."
www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
Love grammar debates! Sorry. Have to disagree. If we are talking English 101, then yes, go with ground. But there’s not a coach or player who’d ever say “we ground out a win.” 🙂
"The Lightning grinded their way to a franchise-record-tying eleventh consecutive victory." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
"The Lightning picked up their tenth consecutive win—one shy of the franchise record—in what was Jon Cooper’s 600th career coaching victory. Unfortunately, an injury to Brayden Point also occurred in this game." www.nhl.com/lightning/ne...
