Red Wings vs. Lightning, 2015 NHL playoffs: Time, TV schedule and live stream
Tampa Bay must solve Petr Mrazek.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to reverse their recent playoff fortunes Saturday when they play Game 2 of their first round series against the Detroit Red Wings.
Tampa Bay dropped the first game of the series Thursday 3-2 at home, despite outshooting the Red Wings 46-14. It was the sixth consecutive playoff game that the Lightning have dropped, dating back to their seven-game Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Boston Bruins in 2011.
One can imagine how badly they want to change their fortunes, especially against division rivals. The key will be stopping Petr Mrazek, who began his postseason career with a 44-save performance. Part of Tampa Bay's problem was their seven failed power plays. If Detroit can find a way to shut them down again, they will have proven that Lightning's formidable offensive talents are not unsolvable.
Expect Tampa Bay to come out gunning.
NBC will provide national coverage of Game 2 from Tampa Bay.
Game 2 coverage
3 p.m. ET | Game 2, Eastern Conference Round 1
Amalie Arena | Tampa, Fla.
Local: N/A| Nat'l: NBC, CBC
Live stream at NBC Live Extra
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