The Tampa Bay Lightning strolled into the Verizon Center, came from behind and stole Game 1 away from the Washington Capitals in systematic fashion, despite losing Simon Gagne to injury.
Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 1: Steven Stamkos Scores Game-Winner As Bolts Steal Win On Road, 4-2
That’s no easy task, either. The Capitals are always one of the best home ice teams in the NHL, and in the course of 60 minutes, the Bolts waltzed in to Verizon Center and grabbed away home ice advantage in this Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
Game 2 is Sunday afternoon in Washington.
Read Article >Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 1: Two Offensive Powerhouses Could Get Defensive
We all know that both the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning can score with the best of them, but the secondary storyline in the second round NHL playoff series between the two Southeast Division rivals is all about defense.
Despite all of the hype about the high-flying Bolts offense, coach Guy Boucher has created a strong defensive group that relies not on the personnel that exist on his blueline, but on a team commitment to the operation. It’s similar in a way, if not in execution, to what Bruce Boudreau has done with the Capitals this year, turning away from a simply overpowering offense to a defensive system that’s able to win games in the playoffs.
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