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OT: 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning/Tampa Bay Rays Playoffs Thread

Discussion in 'GC Hall of Fame' started by tilly, Aug 11, 2020.

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  1. Aug 19, 2020 #41
    tilly

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    Here we go. Game 5. Lets wrap this up. Get some rest, and hope Stammer can see the ice in round two! Go Bolts! :emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap:
     
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  2. Aug 19, 2020 #42
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    2 goals in 8 minutes! Great start!
     
  3. Aug 19, 2020 #43
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    GREAT finish! After the game really looked like it had gotten away from them, the good guys stage a terrific comeback and overwhelm those other guys in OT. I'm really proud of the way they did not lie down after falling behind by two goals.

    Now, get some rest and heal up some injuries (Stamkos, please!).

    The quest continues! ⚡⚡⚡⚡
     
  4. Aug 19, 2020 #44
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    In one series you saw why Torts won the Stanley cup and why he isn’t the coach any longer.
    Their goalie was all over the map, great saves, soft goals...but credit to Tampa for finding a way.
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2020 #45
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    Celebrating from my office while trying
    to look composed! GOOOOOOO BOLTS!
    :emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap::emoji_zap:
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2020 #46
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    Breaking hearts in Columbus never gets old #GoBolts #GoGators
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2020 #47
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    Did you catch Tortorella's post-game "news conference"? More one-word answers and an abrupt exit. Still a first-class dick!
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2020 #48
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    Yeah, but he gave us our cup so I will always love him for that.
     
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  9. Aug 26, 2020 #49
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    HUGE win last night for the Bolts and you can watch hockey for a long time and never see a diving assist to a diving goal scorer on the same play. Prettiest goal of the restart, hands down.


     
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  10. Aug 26, 2020 #50
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    Got my free blueberry lightning doughnut this morning....Go Bolts!!!

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  11. Aug 26, 2020 #51
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    Seven to One.
    That is all.
    Go BOLTS!!!!!!1
     
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  12. Aug 26, 2020 #52
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    Now that's the Lightning team we've been waiting to see!

    No McDonagh, no Stamkos, no problem!

    Finally found a Power Play! Go Bolts!! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
     
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  13. Aug 26, 2020 #53
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    Power play was tremendous tonight. Bolts looked like a different team. Point’s assist to Kuch in the 3rd was a thing of beauty!
     
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  14. Aug 29, 2020 #54
    Swamp55

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    3-1 Bolts, in the game and the series!

    The Lightning have really established that they are the better team in the series at this point. I love the fact that this team can skate circles around an opponent one minute, and then mix it up physically with anybody the next minute. A very multifaceted team.

    Go Bolts! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
     
  15. Aug 29, 2020 #55
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    Yep. Pulled the right punches at the deadline. Some good teams in the mix, but this team is finally built to counter the weaknesses that leave them coming up short. Their ability to possess and pass in their own end instead of just failing at dumping it out is a huge adjustment.

    Even without McDonagh they have given up 2 goals in the past two games,
    and with no Stammer they have scored 16 goals in 4 games.

    Really fun team to watch right now.
     
  16. Aug 29, 2020 #56
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    That shot on gord was terrible, glad it Helped cost them the game.
    But now close this out and get some rest hopefully. Someone in the other series still has to win 3 games.
     
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    Isles beating Philly tonight helps too. Either because Tampa could face a weaker team in the East final if they advance or the Isles will make Philly play at least 6 games to win.
     
  18. Aug 31, 2020 #58
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    We do not want the Islanders, they are like Columbus, but with actual offense, and a better Coach. Philly would be an easier opponent for the way the Bolts play.
     
  19. Aug 31, 2020 #59
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    Yeah. Trotz is the real deal. Sorta like Torts is with the Jackets.
    I am now hoping Philly wins in 7 and Tampa finishes tonight.
    I was more interested in Philly being tired then I am in them losing.
     
  20. Aug 31, 2020 #60
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    How sweet it is!!!! Another OT win!!!

    It's always great to send Boston home!! So much for "the perfection line"!

    If Kucherov isn't seriously hurt, this team has some serious momentum brewing.

    Go Bolts! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
     
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