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Lightning wobble their way into playoffs with comeback win.
ANH-3
TB-4 (OT)
Andrei Vasilevskiy got pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots. Brian Elliott stopped all 13 shots he faced the rest of the way for the OT win.
First Period
2:37 TB Colton (17), (Stamkos)
16:42 TB Killorn (22), (Cirelli, Cernak)
Second Period
3:42 ANH Henrique (16), (Shattenkirk, Fowler)
10:19 ANH Henrique (17), (Getzlaf)
10:41 ANH Terry (34), (Sustr, Getzlaf)
Third Period
19:47 TB Kucherov (16), (Perry, Stamkos)
Overtime
1:58 TB Cirelli (16), (Kilorn, Sergachev)
Anthony Cirelli and Alex Killorn were the game’s first and third stars.
Not sure if I can credibly say this is an emotional turning point given how many times prior the Lightning have pulled games out of the fire at the death and it hasn’t had any staying power in changing the momentum of the team. I’d like to believe it’s the case, mind you, but it’s up to the team to prove it to me. Barring that, I can’t see too much to celebrate about a game where you choke a two goal lead and get your all-star goaltender yanked out of the game. Do better, Lightning.
Box score and extended statistics from NHL.com.
