Lightning Strikes (3 Viewers)

[Chippy McChiperson]

It really was a great series, well played by both teams. When Kaner scored that goal with 5:14 left in the third it was the first time either team led by more than 1 goal in the entire series. If its any consolation to the lightning fans, it looks like they're going to be together for awhile, so hopefully they'll have more opportunities to hoist the cup.

Marks for a great thread. You made the most exciting playoffs in all of sports even more fun to follow, and I hope Tampa goes deep again next year so we can have another one of these.

 

[tommythecat]

Injury report so far:

Bishop - torn groin

Johnson - broken wrist

That's insane...no wonder Bishop was slow to get up every time.

 

[Forty4]

the most exciting playoffs in all of sports

Have always loved playoff hockey. Very impressed with Johnson for both skill and grit (wife's new favorite player but that's because she is 5'0"). Was bummed Cally didn't win but think he'll have more opportunities in the near future.

 

[k9dr]

Game da ..... major withdrawal symptoms - now I have to focus on work again

 

[k9dr]

Have always loved playoff hockey. Very impressed with Johnson for both skill and grit (wife's new favorite player but that's because she is 5'0"). Was bummed Cally didn't win but think he'll have more opportunities in the near future.

Women always like #9 Johnson

 

[k9dr]

Wow, is it hockey season already - first Lightning preseason game tonight. [emoji2] I hope the Lightning are rested, healthy, and hungry. Go Bolts !!

 

[Junior24xx]

Watch for slater koekkoek, maybe he cracks lineup this year.

 

[k9dr]

Game day so excited for the season to start.

 

[Forty4]

Let's hope they don't drag the Eastern Conf banner raising to the extent that the Blackhawks did the Cup banner last night.

I was looking that the schedule because I wanted to make some prop bets for the season series with Buffalo but they only play around four times and they are all early in the season.

 

[k9dr]

That was an agonizingly long banner ceremony last night - no wonder the Hawks came out flat.

Buffalo definitely looks to be improved - I am stacking Eichel and Kane in DFS tonight.

 

[jbutler]

Let's hope they don't drag the Eastern Conf banner raising to the extent that the Blackhawks did the Cup banner last night.

That was an agonizingly long banner ceremony last night - no wonder the Hawks came out flat.

Could not agree more. That ceremony was brutal.

 

[Forty4]

Buffalo definitely looks to be improved - I am stacking Eichel and Kane in DFS tonight.

I'm hopeful, but know that they are still very young. I just enjoy watching good hockey.

 

[k9dr]

Nice short banner raising ceremony - exciting 3 on 3 OT win - and Lightning girls

 

[Pinball]

Go Bolts!!!

 

[Tommy]

Game day so excited for the season to start.

I miss going to Flyers games. We've had season tickets in our family since 1973. 1st row at the glass. Got the same seats when they moved to the new building. The last game I attended was Game 7 against the Maple Leafs many years ago.

 

[ChaosRock]

Wings are looking gooooooood... Just saying...

Hope to see a Wings vs. Bolts Eastern Conference Finals...

 

[BGinGA]

Wings are looking gooooooood... Just saying...

Hope to see a Wings over Bolts Eastern Conference Finals...

^FYP. :

 

[spikeithard]

Not the lightning but scored pretty darn good seats at the leafs game tonight.

 

[spikeithard]

Leafs really sucked as usual. 4-0 pens.

Last minute selfie with friend..

 

[k9dr]

It's NHL playoff time Go Bolts !!

 

[AK Chip]

I miss going to Flyers games. We've had season tickets in our family since 1973. 1st row at the glass. Got the same seats when they moved to the new building. The last game I attended was Game 7 against the Maple Leafs many years ago.

I've been a Flyer fan for 40 years and only have seen them live once at a Canucks game. One of the few draw backs to living in Alaska.
Flyers 8 Canucks 2 Richards had 2 short handed goals!

 

[k9dr]

I miss going to Flyers games. We've had season tickets in our family since 1973. 1st row at the glass. Got the same seats when they moved to the new building. The last game I attended was Game 7 against the Maple Leafs many years ago.

If the Lightning meet the Flyers in the Eastern conference finals, I would love to go to a game in Philly.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Exciting video, but needs more Wings highlights.

 

[k9dr]

Exciting video, but needs more Wings highlights.

I hope there are very few of those :

 

[k9dr]

Game day Hopefully the Lightning can play through the injuries to key players. All playoff hopes riding on Ben Bishop.

 

[ChaosRock]

Game day Hopefully the Lightning can play through the injuries to key players. All playoff hopes riding on Ben Bishop.

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Let's do it again!!!!!

Not too confident about our roster this year though... We'll have to play way above the level we played the regular season to have a shot... Regardless: GO WINGS!!!

 

[k9dr]

Fresh sheet of ice

 

[k9dr]

Outside the arena

 

[k9dr]

Pregame pulled pork & bacon poutine

 

[k9dr]

Pregame warm ups