Corey Crawford gives up funky bad goal in Game 2 (Video) Lilliputian Lightning forward Tyler Johnson had not scored in 16 days. He was bound to break that streak. Yet, no one predicted it would come on a goal like this... As cliche as it is to say, Corey Crawford is going to want that one back, both literally and figuratively. Johnson fired the puck on net from his backhand. With Crawford … [Read more...]
Young Lightning learn from mistakes, zap Blackhawks in Game 2
Young Lightning learn from mistakes, zap Blackhawks in Game 2 The youthful Tampa Bay Lightning are an exercise in learning real-life hockey lessons this postseason. If they make a mistake one game, they hardly make it again the rest of the playoffs. Coach Jon Cooper often references how Tampa's too young to know any better. In Game 1, of the Stanley Cup Final, the Blackhawks took a lead off … [Read more...]
Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Lightning’s great Game 2 goalie adventure
Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Lightning's great Game 2 goalie adventure TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Lightning players weren’t aware of what was going on either. Like the fans inside a sold out Amalie Arena, they were listening to the PA announcer for updates on their goaltenders. During a stoppage of play midway through the third period, goaltender Ben Bishop disappeared into the dressing room and in … [Read more...]
Lightning down Hawks in Game 2 to get even
Lightning down Hawks in Game 2 to get even Andrei Vasilevskiy (far right) came off the bench cold to help the Lightning seal a Game 2 win. (USATSI) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Lightning 4, Blackhawks 3 | Series tied 1-1 | Game 3 Monday Game 2 in a nutshell: With the kind of pace you'd expect both the Blackhawks and Lightning to play at, the two teams put … [Read more...]
Corey Crawford on Game 2 loss: ‘I can’t let that happen again’
Corey Crawford on Game 2 loss: ‘I can’t let that happen again’ TAMPA – Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville’s review of Corey Crawford’s performance in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final: “Just OK.” Ouch. At a playoff stage where coaches and teammates rarely offer anything but support – Patrick Sharp said of Crawford, “Corey played great, [made] a number of big saves, kept us in the game … [Read more...]
Goalie Interference? Blackhawks score controversial Game 2 goal (Video)
Goalie Interference? Blackhawks score controversial Game 2 goal (Video) TAMPA – Here we go again. The Chicago Blackhawks tied Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on a third-period goal by Brent Seabrook. Immediately, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop and his teammates went over to the referees and complained. Their gripe? That Bishop had been interfered with on the play. Marian Hossa went … [Read more...]
Lightning apologize to Army captain for stupid playoff ticket policy
Lightning apologize to Army captain for stupid playoff ticket policy TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Lightning have come under fire for playoff ticket policies that take extreme measures in keeping visiting fans out of Amalie Arena. One of those policies has resulted in a massive public relations blunder for the Bolts. Those policies have included restricting ticket sales to certain Florida zip codes … [Read more...]
Best buds get ‘Stanley Cup Champions’ tattoos for Blackhawks, Lightning (Photo)
Best buds get 'Stanley Cup Champions' tattoos for Blackhawks, Lightning (Photo) We all make regrettable decisions in life. Some are more permanent than others. Remember that Kentucky fan who got “2015 National Champions” tattooed on his leg before the NCAA basketball tournament in March? That didn’t work out so well. Jonny Baker and Cody Neal are co-workers, friends and hockey fans. They’re … [Read more...]
Jersey Fouls of the Week: Rangers fans keep foul streak alive
Jersey Fouls of the Week: Rangers fans keep foul streak alive During my youth, New York City was often referred to as a “melting pot” of cultures. What this really meant was that it was actually a liquid stew of jersey fouls. From Hipster Hank to Tim Tebow, the Rangers fans have someone come through with the most hideous concoctions we’ve seen recently. The top foul of this week isn’t … [Read more...]
Claude Julien to return as Bruins head coach next season
Claude Julien to return as Bruins head coach next season Claude Julien will be back for the Boston Bruins as head coach next season. CSN New England’s Joe Haggerty tweeted Friday morning general manager Don Sweeney confirmed this speculation from the NHL combine in Buffalo. Great for Claude Julien! And so begins … Claude Julien Watch 2015-16. When Sweeney was hired as general manager he … [Read more...]