The Lightning have been super strong all season but I think the long week layoff hurt them as they came out rusty in game 1.

Now I expect Tampa to come out here with fire in their eyes to get this win so look for them to get an early goal here to jump in front. Tampa Bay went about that with an intense practice on Sunday as the coaching staff looks to deliver the message that the opening-game effort was good but not nearly at the level needed to compete in the second round of the playoffs.
TAMPA bounces back with a big win Monday night at home in game 2.