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Lightning ECF: 5 Questions Heading Into Eastern Conference Final and Series Predictions

ByStephen Parrino|
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Corey Perry #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at the Amalie Arena on December 31, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Corey Perry #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at the Amalie Arena on December 31, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 29: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning shakes hands with Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers after the Lightning defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-0 to win Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 29: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning shakes hands with Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers after the Lightning defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-0 to win Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

ECF Predictions from Bolts By The Bay Writers

Noah: Lightning in 7

Stephen: Lightning in 6

Henry: Lightning in 6

None of us foresaw the sweep coming against the Florida Panthers, but fear not as a new series means another chance for us to take a swing at who will win and how many games it will go, and if we’re lucky we’ll be able to claim we know something about hockey.

Noah is sticking with the Lightning in 7 for the third time these playoffs on the grounds that Shesterkin will make this a close series. Conversely, I will be joining Henry’s optimistic train of thought and say the Bolts will close out the series before a game 7 at MSG.

This series should not be easy for the Lightning, but on paper this is the least threatening team the Lightning have faced through the first three rounds. But that paper of course means nothing once the puck drops.

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