Good win for the Hawks. that game one loss was too costly for the Bolts.
atleast the future is bright in Tampa.
You would think so but nothing is guaranteed. Just look at last year's Stanley Cup champs (LA Kings) as they didn't even make the playoffs this year. A couple of key injuries and some sub-season performances from a few key guys can close the window really quick.
Nevertheless, it's hard to dislike the Lightning with the notable exceptions of their arrogant condescending prick of a head coach and cheap shot slewfooting Nikita Kucherov.
Kind of surprising how little flack Steven Stamkos is getting from the national press (especially in Canada) for his disappearance the the Final. If it was Alexander Ovechkin of the Capitals 'shitting the bed' in the Final, he'd be crucified.
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