5 Takeaways from Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 2

5 Takeaways from Lightning vs. Panthers Game 2

May 19, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game two of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 17, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Anthony Duclair (10) moves the puck during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Lightning’s championship pedigree on full display with shot blocking throughout the lineup

When the range of players willing to sacrifice their body to block a shot goes from a true defensive defenseman like Erik Cernak all the way up to Steven Stamkos – 106-point scorer in the regular season – then you know a team is fully committed to winning at all costs.

Most notably Cernak, Hagel, Sergachev, and Stamkos had to make trips down the tunnel for repairs before ultimately returning to the game after putting their bodies on the line to block a shot.

Corey Perry did not record a blocked shot during the game, but we’ll give him an honorable mention for taking a puck to the face in warm-ups and still making the start of the game with a fresh gash above his right eye.

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