The Tampa Bay Lightning had an opportunity to close out the series at home. Instead, a lackluster effort has the series headed back to Pittsburgh for Game 7.
The Tampa Bay Lightning had a very special opportunity in front of them on Tuesday night. The Lightning headed into the Amalie Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the 2016 Eastern Conference Final and close out the series in front of their hometown crowd. Unfortunately, a lackluster 1st and 2nd period made the Lightning’s charge in the third period almost irrelevant.
Now, the Tampa Bay Lightning will have to face down their Eastern Conference rivals deep into hostile territory. The one who emerges victoriously will continue on to the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. The loser will head home in defeat and an early start to the offseason. We’re pretty positive the Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to walk away with Option A.
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There is no denying this is going to be an uphill battle for the Tampa Bay Lightning. We witnessed what the Penguins are willing to do when their backs are against the wall. In addition to this, we have the referee component to consider. There is no denying the referees will be looking for every opportunity to blow their whistles. This means the Lightning will be to pay special attention to staying out of the box.
Before the Tampa Bay Lightning head to the Steel City for their date with destiny, let’s take a look back at Game 6 and see where things went wrong and what the Lightning can do to improve their chances of victory in Game 7 of the 2016 Eastern Conference Final.
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