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Stephen Nover's Stanley Cup Third Round Game of the Year
(NHL) Tampa Bay vs. NY Rangers,
Money Line: -127.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -127.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Loss
The Rangers upset the Lightning, 6-2, in the opening game of this Eastern Conference Final. We know what Tampa Bay does following a playoff loss. If you need a reminder this is it: The Lightning are 19-0 following a Stanley Cup loss.
The oddsmaker doesn't believe in the Rangers either making them a home 'dog despite their convincing Game 1 victory.
Kudos to the Rangers for not only taking out the Hurricanes with a Game 7 road victory, but also their win against Tampa Bay. But do keep in mind, the Lightning hadn't played in nine days following their four-game sweep of the Panthers in the second round.
Don't expect the prideful two-time defending Stanley Cup champions to be flat against the Rangers for a second straight game. The rust is off. Star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, stud defenseman Victor Hedman and Tampa's many scoring threats should be primed now with their pride on the line.
The oddsmaker doesn't believe in the Rangers either making them a home 'dog despite their convincing Game 1 victory.
Kudos to the Rangers for not only taking out the Hurricanes with a Game 7 road victory, but also their win against Tampa Bay. But do keep in mind, the Lightning hadn't played in nine days following their four-game sweep of the Panthers in the second round.
Don't expect the prideful two-time defending Stanley Cup champions to be flat against the Rangers for a second straight game. The rust is off. Star goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, stud defenseman Victor Hedman and Tampa's many scoring threats should be primed now with their pride on the line.