5 Takeaways: Lightning driven to the brink after Avalanche take Game Four in overtime

Jun 22, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) scores the game winning goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during overtime in game four of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) scores the game winning goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during overtime in game four of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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The Tampa Bay Lightning lost Game Four, 3-2, in overtime against the Colorado Avalanche. Nazem Kadri, playing for the first time in the series after injuring his hand earlier in the playoffs, was the hero for the Avs just past the 12-minute mark of the overtime period.

The Lightning did a lot of what they needed to do to win this game from the drop of the puck, but in the end a disastrous overtime period would see them come out the losers. Now down 3-1 in the series, the Lightning will have to save three match points if they are to win the Stanley Cup this season.

Here’s our five biggest takeaways from Game Four: